We've been out of school for a little over a week now, but I just keep thinking about James' year as a kindergartner and how lucky he was to have Mr. Morris for a teacher. What a great teacher!! I cried on the last day when I had to say good-bye to him and his beautiful classroom and just didn't want the year to end for James. James has also cried himself to sleep a couple of times thinking about leaving Mr. Morris and his friends in kindergarten.
Mr. Morris started every day with singing on the rug with his guitar and Mia and I would often stay to hear the song--which she loved and the kids loved to see her "dancing" to the music. He had the most organized classroom and the kids did so many projects and experiments and really learned how to learn.
Mr. Morris spent a lot of his weekend at school going over homework and preparing for the following week. His life seems to be totally revolved around the kids and his classroom and I just couldn't believe all the time and dedication he put into the projects, field trips and performances. The kids performed many different times throughout the year and always had costumes and were well-prepared and excited to show what they had learned.
Mr. Morris is one of the most kind, calm and likable people I have met and I think our standard for teachers as been set to the top and it will be hard to find another teacher as organized and devoted as he was.
Here are some pictures of James' year and a glimpse at the costumes they wore (so cute) and activities they did...what great memories!
first day of school
Mr. Morris and James
learning about other cultures
James' summer birthday celebration
Zanna got to join us for treats for J's b-day
The Graduation Celebration--dancing, singing, diplomas cookies and a very memorable night for all the kids and families!!
These kids were great performers!
costumes
singing with the guitar and actions
ready to graduate...
the diploma
love my guy and his silly faces...
the fam
one of my favorite pictures--makes me teary
singing on the rug
halloween
crazy hair day
Chinese New Year Parade...with homemade dragon
Mexican Dance Performance- love this picture!
James and Emmy...his great buddy from school and church!
Cinco de Mayo perforance-- you should see him shake his little hips!
The Last Day of School
Singing "walk around the room" just like on the first day of school
saying good-bye to Lydia...the teacher's aide in both Z and J's classrooms
James and his buddy Benjamin
The last picture at Barron Park School-- we will miss you!!!
I may seem a little emotional about all this, but what can I say- I'm pregnant and it truly was a GREAT year!
Here's a little video of the last day of school song with Mr. Morris playing the guitar...sniff sniff
