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  This time of year is always bittersweet for me. In a big way, I look forward to summer vacation. I get to sleep in, work in the garden, clean my house, play with my dog (yes, I love dogs almost as much as cats), go camping and off-roading. Oh the list is endless, really. But at the same time? My heart yearns for what I won't have every day.  There will be no kids coming in for a band-aid. No lunches will need to be ordered or delivered. No kiddos will stop by my desk and ask if I'm having a good day. And I will miss that. I will miss those smiles that you so readily gave me. Those bright moments in my day when you picked on me about something or other. Those were the things that really made my days bright and happy. Some of you told me that you're not coming back. And while it breaks my heart because somehow, you kind of belonged to me for a few months. I became involved in your life and I loved it - even in those super busy moments when you needed me to pri...

  Lunch Menu (Orders due by 11:59, 5/16) At a Glance 5/17-5/20 Final Exams (use those Exam Passes!) 5/17 6th Grade Banquet - 6:00 pm, The View 5/17 6th Grade Graduation - 7:30 pm, The View 5/18 K5 Play & Graduation; 1st-5th Grade Awards - 6:00 pm, Church Auditorium 5/19 Baccalaureate - 7:00 pm, Church Auditorium 5/20  Last Day of School - 11:30 dismissal 5/20 Gala - 5:45-9:15, Embassy Suites 5/21 Commencement - 7:00 pm, Church Auditorium Events, Events, and More Events Seriously. Listen up y'all. The end of the school year is upon us. Which translates into a LOT of things going on around here. And by a lot, I mean more than a little bit. So listen up and pay close attention. If not for my sake, for your own, because this is where I try to answer all your end-of-the-year questions. It will not happen, but I'm going to try. And if I don't, feel free to call and ask. As you can see from the schedule above, (I know you looked at it because you're not the scrolling type ...

  Lunch Menu (Orders due by 11:59, 5/9) Upcoming Events: 5/10 Walkathon Fun Day - parents/grandparents are welcome to come! 5/10-5/15 Senior Class Trip to Branson, MO  5/11 Merit Day 5/17-5/20 Final Exams (use those Exam Passes!) 5/19 Baccalaureate, 7:00 pm 5/20 Last Day of School - 11:30 dismissal 5/20 Gala at Embassy Suites, 5:45-9:15 5/21 Commencement, 7:00 pm Seniors We watched you, taught you, held your hand. We laughed together, cried together, grew together. We cheered you on, tried to mold you and steer you in the right direction. Mistakes will be made. Don't quit. Get up. Ask forgiveness, dust yourself off and move forward. Always move forward. Good times will come. Enjoy them.  Bad times may seem like they've come to stay. They haven't. When blessings come your way, remember that it came from God. Thank Him for it. When trials come, as they always do, remember that He didn't bring it to stay. He will bring it to pass. Trust Him during it. Make us proud. Bet...