The school year is about done for the boys. All that is left is the end of year party and carnival. All 5th graders have a big party. They get to go putt-putt golfing, play kickball then head to the local park where we have lunch in a big cabin. There will be a DJ playing music, games and lots of fun. Back at the school will be the carnival for the lower grades. They get candy prizes as they play games. They get lunch and then a popsicle treat provided by the PTO. I am on the food committee for the 5th grade party. I bought all the pop, 25 2-liter bottles! I got the cups and some coolers to bring as well. I have to also provide a gallon of strawberries! A lot of parents are providing other food and chaperoning the party. It will be tiring but fun.
Today, Phil and I had lunch with Jake at school. All 5th grade parents were invited. After lunch and recess, where we played kickball, we had an assembly of recognition. The kids all sang some songs centered around the United States. They sang God Bless the USA. No matter where I am when I hear that song, I get goosebumps! It is such a patriotic and moving song. Lee Greenwood sings it best but hearing the kids singing it and knowing that we live in a free country where they can still sing songs about God’s blessings made it all the more special.
The three 5th grad teachers shared some memories about the year. I was glad Jake wasn’t one of the stories! It was a great afternoon. Next year, Jake heads off to middle school. I am not sure who is more nervous, him or me! Maybe that is why I am kicking back with an ice cold Corona right now! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh….
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