It's that time of year again—the end of the school year, marked by Field Day and Awards Day. We’re cleaning out lockers, bidding farewell to amazing teachers, and crossing our fingers that next year we don’t get the 'less-than-awesome' ones. Now, we’re diving into summer plans: summer camp, vacations, new bedtimes, snacks, and meals. It's a relief not to wake up so early or stress over washing and ironing uniforms. However, summer comes with its own set of tedious tasks. It's like a swinging pendulum—each season has its pros and cons. As a mother of a preteen, I actually look forward to summer. I’ll miss those carpool lines where he jumps in the car to share his day, whether it was good, bad, funny, shocking, or frustrating. But there will be new friendships to form or reestablish at summer camp and new things for him to learn and share with me. I look forward to this new chapter. My son is moving from 6th to 7th grade. Oh my God, he's growing so fast. It’s another year under my belt, and it's somewhat somber as I look back at old pictures. I love the Facebook memories that show what happened today, 10 years ago. You see that little boy, so cute and mispronouncing words, with a remarkable logic for his age. You miss that, but you balance it with him now carrying groceries, opening doors, and having deep conversations about the rasicm and the Holocaust or diagramming the ocean's floor. As a parent, you see the fruits of your labor, your investment, the love you’ve poured in. You’re proud! Exhausted, but proud. And if you had the chance to do it all over again, you would. Maybe at a younger age, but you’d still do it. So here’s to all the graduates, whether they are moving from pre-k to kindergarten, elementary to middle school, middle school to high school, high school to college or the military, or graduating from college. Here’s to all your hard work. This acknowledgment goes not only to the students but also to the parents who sacrificed and supported, abandoned regular bedtime routines, answered late-night calls, or ran out for supplies at the last minute. Here’s also to the teachers who answered phone calls and text messages, the school staff, even the school security. We appreciate you. Take a load off. Prop your feet up. Let your hair down. Enjoy your family, because you have supported ours. We look forward to seeing you and meeting new staff members, new friends, and new parent volunteers in our adventures next year. See you in August. Thank you!
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