Moving onward...Lorelei's turn.

I still can't exactly wrap my head around the idea that another school year is done. I know for sure I can wrap my head around the fact that the last Boyen is leaving Carson Elementary, and I will be all alone next year. For the past 10 years at least one (usually more), of my own children have been at school with me. Today was the Promotion Ceremony for Lorelei as a student, and me as a teacher. Planning this ceremony stresses me out just a bit, but it came together beautifully again this year. The 5th grade festivities actually began last Friday, June 1 with an amazing Carnival.

Promotion rehearsal with Bailey. He accompanied our music teacher and the students, on viola. It was a nice, personal touch.

Jonas got to skip his last day to be part of Lorelei's special day. We stopped for a morning treat at Starbucks of course! Savannah couldn't join us because she had finals.

I missed Lorelei walking up! I was too busy being a teacher, not so much in the mom mode yet.

Being departmentalized in 5th grade, Lorelei had 3 teachers this year, plus our amazing administration! Some of my favorite people are pictured here!

Lorelei received the Presidential Award today for having Master level scores on STAAR reading and math, as well as an A average in 5th grade.

The final performance of the sweetest song, "Will you Teach Me?"

I captured all her besties...pardon the closed eyes from Lorelei. The sun always gets her!

We are so proud of this little girl and can't believe she's moving onward to middle school!

My wonderful team...5th grade is truly my favorite grade to teach and be a part of everyday!

Tomorrow I'll finish up packing my room for summer. We'll have a restful weekend and then Bailey's big day is Monday...high school graduation! I'm sure I'll be a real crying mess on that night.

Looking forward to honoring him and all his achievements too.

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