Mara has become a dear friend of mine and it was her birthday today! Mara passed away in September from DIPG, an inoperable brain tumor. She was a student at AJ and was in my class up until her death. She was there on Friday, September 19th and passed away Monday, September 22nd. As her mom shared today at her birthday celebration, "Mara didn't come to school because she had to, she came because she wanted to."
The birthday party was grand in my eyes. My students have been anticipating this day for a very long time. They made butterflies and posters to decorate the gym. Family and friends added balloons, pink tulle netting, a banner....add some children and you have a birthday party! It was a beautiful sight.
The family dedicated a plaque to our school. It is amazing. If you are ever in the area, stop in to see it. It is worth the trip! A cherry blossom tree will be planted in Mara's honor on the school grounds. Under the tree, "forget me not's" will be planted.
An amazing day for an amazing child. Happy 7th Birthday, Mara!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
3.2.09
March Already?
- STILL working on National Boards. I wonder what I will blog about when I am DONE?!
- Tuckered out because I have been working on National Boards so much.
- Still buying books for National Boards.
- Still need to video tape my classroom setup for National Boards.
- I will be taking my National Board exam in May.
- ACL being replace the day after I turn in my National Board portfolio.
Can you tell what is on my mind?
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