Our hall bulletin board shows the life cycle of a butterfly, a tribute to our Project Wild Science Curriculum, and curtsey of Ms. Teph.  When I walk past it, it reminds me of a gift one of my Kindergarten students gave me many years ago;  it was a book of teacher’s thoughts titled Caterpillar Kisses,  by Christine Naman.  Also a kindergarten teacher, the author thought of her children who entered her class each fall as caterpillars.  These children wiggled and squirmed into the school year, often silly and unfocused and unsure what to expect of the school day.  But by spring, they began to sprout their beautiful wings, showing their strong spirit and their colorful personalities.  Soon, these students would be flying out the door at the end of the year, ready to move onto the next level of their educational adventure.  The teacher, however, was not left empty handed.  She was blessed with caterpillar kisses—all of those memories and magical moments that she will always have to carry in her heart.  Every day at WDS, the precious students we have touch our lives with the blessed little events that will forever be a caterpillar kiss on our hearts.  Think about it, and take time to reflect on the caterpillar kisses that fill your heart.

Danielle Todd

Please remember to keep the center of our parking lot open.  If the weather is nice, our students like to be able to spend time in ball play on the blacktop.