This is such an exciting time of year for anyone involved in a school! There is a lot of anticipation, planning, and hoping. I have been spending a lot of time working on our classroom – making changes so things will flow better and we can be more organized this year. I am also busy going over all the curiculum and thinking about the different things I’m planning to teach this semester. The content for this semester includes a lot of topics that I think are very interesting, so I can’t wait to share them with my students!

Yet, more than anything else, my thoughts and prayers revolve around the students themselves. I will be so happy to see my students from last year, and I can’t wait to get to know the new additions to our class! The classroom is at full capacity, which means we will be able to spend all year working together and becoming a community. Last semester it was breathtaking to watch the children in my class grow more and more caring and accepting toward each other. My hope for this year is that they will continue on in their legacy of understanding as they create strong Christlike relationships with one another.

I can’t wait to see everyone at the picnic on Friday!

~Nicole Hallford