May22
This week was the last week of school. It’s unfortunate that it had to coincide with all the trauma going on with Doug’s dad, but that’s life, right?
Thursday afternoon was Zander’s kindergarten transition/graduation ceremony. The kindergartners, were moving from the primary class to the lower elementary class.
Montessori schools are divided into multi-age classrooms – and spend 3 years in the same classroom.
Zander has spent three school years with his teachers, Miss Catherine and Miss Loulou, in the same classroom. Next year, he will be with a new teacher in a new classroom – in a new building.
The ceremony was so touching. The kindergartners performed 5 songs – just the cutest performance ever. It was so touching. My heart was so full.
Then they were called on stage to receive a “diploma” from the principal and a yellow rose from on older student. It was really wonderful.
I’ll post pictures as soon as I download them to this computer.
Today (Friday) was the last day of school. The plan was for all of the primary classes to walk to Thorndale Park for the day. When we woke up, it was cool, cloudy and rainy. It was still up in the air whether or not we would still go. They said to come back at 9:00 to see what we would do. I went with some parents to Starbucks until it was time to come back.
The walk was a go. I parked my car at Thorndale and walked with Lisa (another parent) to try and catch them on their way to the park. We missed their route, but caught up with them eventually and walked with them to Thorndale.
Due to budgetary restrictions, the city closed the bathrooms at the park. My parents live half a block from there, so we ended up taking about 4-5 bathroom runs to their house.
The kids had a really great time. The sun came out for a while, and we had snack and lunch there.
When it was time to go back, Zander and Zevan decided they didn’t want to go back to school, so we stayed at the park with friends (who will be attending BV next year). The kids said good-bye to their teachers. 
Tonight was the farewell ceremony at Buena Vista. There was a performance by a singing group – which went on a little too long for some of the kids, including mine. Then the children sang their farewell song, “You’re a Grand Old School,” to the school (yes, I totally choked up on that one). Then there was a speech from a woman who had attended Buena Vista as a kindergarten student in 1929. She told some really interesting stories (again, went on a little long for my kids). Then there was a slideshow of photos from the dance and field day. Then we all sang “You’re a Grand Old School” Then the reception with cookies and lemonade.
There was a really good turn-out. Lots of parents, staff and current/former students.
I’m really going to miss that place. I’m sad we have to leave it. 
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