Whispering Palms school was such an awesome place. The boys recieved an unbelievable education, made great friends, had kind and watchful teachers, and an all around great experience. Their last day was no exception. Here are some photos. Unfortunately, they are mostly from Kaden's party because his teacher had her camera. Rest assured that Kierik had a great last day too! Matt and I brought in a cake for all the kids in the school. Everyone was impressed with the cake design. Kaden attempted to eat the octopushead but got a belly ache half way through.
This school has given both of my sons a sense of confidence that they did NOT have before this experience. To prove it, Kaden decided, on his own, that he wanted to sing a song as a parting gift to his class. He went to the computer lab, downloaded the Lyrics to Jack Johnson's "Bubbly Toes" and got his friend John to play back up guitar. Unbelieveable!
As you know, Kaden's hat became an infamous part of him. He wore it nearly every day. He even wore it to PE class in 80 degree weather. The night before his last day of school he announced to me that he would like to "donate" his hat to the school. I chuckled and said, "ohhh Kaden, the school won't want that old hat. Maybe you should leave it home for the last day." Well, he ignored me and low and behold, the class LOVED his idea of donating the hat. They hung it in a special spot, had a ceremony and made a plaque that hangs below it. It reads, "Whoever touches this hat will have good luck. And will maybe get $100."
Each of the kids in Kaden's class got up in front and gave Kaden a special accolade. It started with "What I will miss mosst about Kaden..." He was very moved. He asked his teacher if he could share what he will miss about the class. He was well spoken and articulate naming very specific things and naming his most special people. Finally, his little jaw started to quiver and he told his teacher he was finished. It was a very emotional day.
