Rylan's Last Day of OCK

Rylan's last day of kindergarten at Otter Creek was Friday.  They had a short day because they did they graduation ceremony at 9:15 and then were done for the day.

I attempted to get a photo of all 3 boys but Gray was having none of it!

The graduation was a very sweet program.  It last about an hour and consisted of several songs performed by the two kindergarten classes, the kids telling everyone what "love is ...", a few prayers and speakers, and the presentation of diplomas.

Rylan is on the back row in the middle (his class is on the left and Ms. Jennifer's class is on the right).

Rylan was very nervous about speaking into the microphone ...

Getting his diploma ...

One of Rylan's best friends in his class was Keegan.  Keegan's mom was Rylan's speech teacher at Crockett for a couple of years.

Another one of Rylan's best friends was Mason.  They were both being a little shy on Snoopy Day and I got Rylan to introduce himself to Mason.  They were buddies from then on!

Rylan had a great experience at Otter Creek.  We are so happy we sent him there this year.  Ms. Melissa is an amazing teacher with so much patience and energy and love - we all wish we could be more like her!  Rylan is telling me constantly that he misses Ms. Melissa and that he wishes he could go to school all summer.  We are hoping that Gray will get in to Otter Creek in another year for preschool (and then we'll get to visit Ms. Melissa too!).