Last Day in Second Grade

Yesterday was my last day in second grade. I was too distraught yesterday to even think about posting! Okay, maybe a little bit of an exaggeration, especially since I have to go back once a week to finish my case study, but I was so sad all day! 
When I first found out that I was going to be working with second graders for my junior internship, I was worried. I thought my heart belonged in kindergarten or first grade, but boy was I wrong! My heart did just fine in second grade! In a few short weeks, I became so attached to those little munchkins. Even though I hated waking up at 5:30 every morning to be there on time, I woke up so happy and eager to get to school.
The day went as a normal until right before lunch. My supervising teacher asked me to go cut 50 large sheets of paper in the teacher workroom. I thought nothing of her request and went to do it quickly since lunch was fifteen minutes from then. When I was walking back to the classroom, she was waiting at the door holding it open (the classroom door must be locked at all times). I walked in and the kids were on the carpet. Again, I thought nothing of it. Mrs. C told me to sit in Anne's chair and when I went to sit there, there was the cutest wire basket with apples dangling off. Then in pairs, the students came and read little signs with little gifts attached and dropped them in my basket. By the end, my basket was full of goodies. Such a cute way for each student to participate. Of course, I was bawling by the end!

Kids reading their notes and filling my gift basket

They get their new intern Monday, so I thought it would be sweet to have every student write her a welcome letter. This also reviewed a skill we just learned last week. The kids were so creative and I know she will love reading the letters on Monday. 
We ended the day with a big group hug. I will seriously miss this class and the teacher so much. If the stars align, I will return there for my senior internship in January. Please keep your fingers crossed for me!