4th Grade Send Off...

I really have dreaded writing this post...it makes the topic so much more real for some reason. In our school district, elementary school is Kindergarten through 4th grade, Intermediate is 5-6, Middle School is 7-8, and High School is 9-12. This means my biggest boy had his last year in elementary school this year. He's going to Intermediate. There. I said it. Not pleased with the fact, but it seems I really don't have any power over the clock that ticks at an alarming speed these days.

To celebrate and honor the 4th graders at school, they had a sweet 4th grade "Send Off" where they got to walk down the main hall of the school with all the other grades cheering for them parade style as they headed for the cafeteria / auditorium for a little presentation and video. Tyler has been so blessed in his years at Bette Perot - I'm forever thankful for the awesome staff, support and friendships that have been a part of his 3 years there! God is so sweet to our big boy.We love him SO much and can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for him. I know His plans are GOOD - trusting HIM to make straight the path, to increase my wisdom and discernment in parenting this precious gift. And I still can't believe he's going to a new campus that will be crawling with big kids!!


The 4th grade teachers prepared a sweet poem that they shared with all the kids.

Our wonderful administrators - Mr. Wilson tried to read "Oh, the Places you Will Go", but couldn't get past the first page....he's a sweet crier! Mrs. Wilder finished up for him. Mr. Wilson is going to another elementary this next school year, so saying goodbye for the last time to a 4th grade group at BPE that he had known and loved since Kindergarten was tough!
Yummy cookies after the video - buddy John Pence and Tyler enjoy stuffing their mouths together!
Oh, how we LOVE this lady! Mrs. Wyly was the answer to a lot of prayers for our sweet boy!
Mrs. Patterson is a special blessing to Tyler - she is a GIFTED teacher and helped change the course of his path at school. We love her!

Love Mrs. Wilder!