The hardest post is always this one. What an incredible learning journey we have had. We have discussed happy fat unicorns and what they really "should" look like. We declared that Selena Gomez is our biggest fan, or is it the other way around? I am unsure at this point. We learned how to say, "small" in German as a term of endearment when speaking friend's names. We played way too many games of Mum. We threw frisbees until our arms hurt, and then threw some more. We willingly hung our bodies upside down and ate some cookies just to test a theory about our digestive systems. We journeyed beyond the school walls many times to experience people, culture, and feel our learning - especially at Rakhimov pottery studio. We had the most attempts at mannequin challenges any classroom community has ever tried - with moderate success. We wrote using figurative and expressive language about the best parts of each of us. We retold stories of migration, that thousands of people across the world may have experienced. We took risks and strove to overcome the challenges that difficult mathematical concepts laid at our feet. We shouted, we screamed, we whispered, we laughed, we snarled, we cried, we shivered, we hugged, we shook, we smiled, we wiped away each other's fears, we lifted each other up, and we did it all together. From day one, we agreed to be inclusive and not exclusive, to be kind and not mean, to love and not hate. This journey is just that - a journey, an upward traverse and zig-zag path as we ascend the mountain that is life. Through the allegories of crocheting and nurturing a rose as told by Pam Munoz Ryan we look back at the many challenges that built our perseverance, stamina, and resilience to help us become independent, open-minded, passionate, creative, and kind citizens of the world.
"There is no rose without thorns... Do not be afraid to start over."
Abuelita in Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
We climbed this mountain, tied and harnessed in, together. When one of us stumbled, we all did. When one of us succeeded, we all did. What a wonderful journey and adventure it is to work with students that are deeply passionate, intrigued, and question everything to critically think and, one day, have a lasting impact on the world for years to come. Families, thank you for taking this journey with us. We wish you all the best wherever you are next year. See you sometime, someplace. Be well.
Final Homework
Monday: Read 20 minutes. Do any science experiment that makes a mess. Take a picture of it and email it to Mr. Mike (Science Experiment optional)
Tuesday: Repeat Monday's homework with a different science experiment (Science Experiment optional, again)
Wednesday: IXL Chose any math activity that you have been desperately wanting to do all school year
Thursday: Read everyday over the summer:)
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