Nine School Days and Counting Down To
Retirement Day--October 31!
Yes, I'm retiring on October 31, Halloween!
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On Monday, October 21, there will be only 9 days until I retire. That means that, of all the days I could retire, my retirement day will fall on Halloween. That is scary and wonderful, both at the same time.
Seven of my last nine days will be with students, and two of the last nine days will be teacher work days for preparing report cards.
So, what thoughts are floating around in my brain now?
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For starters, I feel very peaceful, because I have spent the last year researching and preparing for these moments. Additionally, my emotions are changing by the minute, because I really don't want to leave such an excellent group of teachers and staff members at my school. I feel extremely responsible for making my final days the very best I can for my students.
Bittersweet is the word to describe the feeling: Sad to be leaving and happy to be starting on a new path in my life.
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After writing about retirement all year, I feel I may know less than I did when I began...but I now realize that everything will be fine. Thank you for reading this blog and for staying with me on this journey. I hope my retirement becomes like that of "The Golden Girls."
