Ten months ago you walked into this place called “Kindergarten.” Many of you were scared. Some of you cried and didn’t want to stay. Yet, you stayed. I held your hand while you said goodbye to your family and let you sit next to me on the carpet while you were sad. We read a story together and played a game to learn everyone’s name.

In our time together, you learned what it meant to sit in a circle, walk in a line, hold a pencil, use scissors, zip up your coat and be part of a group. You learned how to read, became mathematicians, scientists, inquirers and more. You learned what it meant to be a friend.

You smiled, laughed and sometimes cried. Not all of our days were easy, but most of our days were filled with learning, excitement and happiness. You gave me lots of hugs and high fives.

Fast forward to today and many of you are losing teeth! Some of you are 6 years old now, and all of you are nearly 1st graders. Time has seemed to fly by, and while I am excited for summer, I sometimes wish for time to slow down just a bit so we could have a little more time together. This year was like no other as we all had to learn in a different way. Yet, I know you are ready to go. Our time together is complete. Before you go, please remember that I believe in you and know you are capable of great things. I will truly miss each and every one of you – you made my life brighter and happier!  Thank you for being you!

Love always,

Mrs. Minhas