Kindergarten Celebration

This afternoon I had our neighbor friend come over to watch Kristjan so I could attend Clifford's kindergarten celebration (Pete couldn't get the time off to attend). When I arrived at the school, parents were to line up at the same spot the kids do in the morning. While waiting, we talked with Mr. Chickatelli, who always comes out in the mornings to great the students prior to their teachers coming to bring them into their classrooms. We all talked a bit, and then our little munckins came out to greet us. Clifford was the first out and he was so excited to see me. He ran out with a big grin on his face and gave me a big hug. We stood in line together until most of the students found their parents (it was really sad to see about six students whose parents didn't show up. they were looking around for their mom or dad, but no one came for them). Clifford led me to his seat, and then he went to sit at the rug. Mrs. Castelle and the class proceeded to show us their morning routine. After that, parents were then able to participate with their child in independent and group reading. Recess was next. Clifford showed off, doing all kinds of flips and tricks on the monkey bars. We lucked out on the weather. It was sunny and hot outside. I followed Clifford around as he showed everything he typically does at recess. Then the bell rang to signal for us to go line up. Back inside, parents participated in journal writing time. Then the snacks were brought out and we watched a slide show of various pics of the class. Clifford was even featured in his own section about how he would present about his camping adventures he went on. I made it through the slideshow without tearing up, though Mrs. Castelle wasn't so lucky. She was then presented with a class gift. A few weeks ago students were sent home with two index cards, one for the student and one for the parents, to write our thanks to her. The cards were then arranged as a 'bouquet'. We were then sent home with our child's portfolio. This Thursday will be Clifford's last day of school. Then he's officially a first grader!!!!