A year ago, Moon and I sat on the porch as I told him of our decision to have him switch schools for his last year of elementary school, and that I would be leaving my job at the school, as well. We both cried, but we both thought it was for the best, even if it was going to be hard.
I can't tell you how good this year has been for both of us. It hasn't always been easy for Moon, but he has grown so much, and has found an inner strength that he is just starting to realize.
As for me, I have loved my volunteer work with the art teacher, librarian, and the fifth grade teachers and students. Next fall, Moon will be moving on to middle school, but I will be staying. I've been offered a part time job working with the fifth grade classes, librarian and art teacher.
This spin is a gift for the principal (a knitter), who is retiring. She is at the heart of why this school is so wonderful. How do I know this? Because of how the teachers and parents talk about her, because of how she stands in the center of the hall most days saying hello and goodbye to 450+ children, because of the calm quiet way she gets down eye-to-eye when talking to a child, and the look on her face as she listens to them. I am sorry not to have more time to get to know her, but am grateful and looking forward to more time at this very good place.
