Balloon Launch in Mara's honorNearly a month has gone by. My last post was the day Mara Adams passed away. Since then, Mara has been on my mind often. Just yesterday, our school had a balloon launch in her honor. It was amazing. Since Mara's passing, my class has been honoring her in the way they know how...impressive for 6 and 7 year olds. We have created a "shrine" on her table in our classroom. Tissue paper flowers in a giant vase sit upon the top with butterfly messages scattered about. The legs of the tables are wrapped in vines because they thought it should look like it was in a garden. The process has been healing and students add objects and notes daily. They also look at the projects that Mara worked on while in class. Eventually those will be compiled and given to her family but for now we are treasuring them.
I am continuing to work on my National Boards. It is mind boggling and confusing all at once. I think I have something going on and then I doubt myself. The expectations are clear, but with no examples or particular writing guidelines it is daunting. My goal everyday is to do something in regards to National Boards...somedays it is more than others.
Richard is off work for a few weeks. He plans to work on houses and apartments. I am sure the days will scoot by faster than he would like, but it's nice to have an opportunity to take time off.
