05/25/2022
I'm sure these two eighth graders will be embarrassed that I posted this picture, but it's not really about them- it's about what is happening in the picture. It's about one friend being so excited for another one, after she got an award. It's not about these two, though, it's about the whole eighth grade. Today, I had the privilege of attending the 8th grade promotion ceremony- now, I've been to a few of these, but this class was different. I've never seen a class be so supportive of each other. What makes this group of 8th graders so special? Their middle school career was totally based around the pandemic and I think that made them appreciate each other and their time together. They struggled and they knew their friends struggled, so maybe they are on a different level of understanding. Many people in this country have been concerned what the pandemic and isolation are doing to our children and while I know there are many issues and negative affects, I can't help to think that today, we saw a positive that came out of it. So, congratulations to the CTMS 8th grade class, we are so very proud of you!!
Keep supporting each other, good luck in high school and remember, once a Panther, always a Panther!!