It is hard for me to believe there are only a few days left as I begin to write my last post of the year. It is amazing to think of how much time has passed since the beginning of the year and how much we have all grown. Although I have been teaching for ten years now, I feel I have learned so much more about myself as an educator within this past year. I enjoy being a part of this warm, vibrant community. Your children are a blessing and it has been a privilege working with each and every one.

As the summer months pass, I hope you will find the time to read along with your children. Don’t be afraid to share your thoughts and feelings about what you are reading. I remember the evenings when I was a child where we would all sit around the table and read. To this day, my favorite part of the day is reading to my children before bedtime.

Please know there are summer reading programs at the local library. Have your students read the Teen Blog and then post a book review. They can earn raffle tickets each time they post to be eligible for a weekly drawing or the grand prize drawing. In addition, I have recently heard about a summer movie program at the theater at Rowland where students can attend kid-friendly movies on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 am during the summer months for $1.00 or purchase a booklet of 10 tickets in advance for $5.00. Summertime is also a time for a plethora of festivals. Check out the Marin events calendar to find out what happens when in Marin.

I look forward to seeing your students in the fall when they return. In the meantime, I hope you have a safe, relaxing summer filled with enjoyment!