Polizzotto's Pros  

                                                            Time to Say Good-bye

                                                In 2008 at the beginning of September
                                                You came into my class, how well I remember.

                                                Some of you were smiling and giggling a lot
                                                Some were very quiet and a few tears I could spot

                                               You came here to learn, to be taught how to read
                                               You were then very much like a tiny new seed

                                               You were all in my garden just waiting to grow
                                               So this gardener got busy with her rake and her hoe

                                                I fed you the water and let in the sun
                                                You took in the soil, but we had only begun

                                               Each day as I worked in this garden of mine
                                               I saw you all growing so strong and so fine

                                               Then finally one day I took a good look
                                               And saw each of my flowers reading a book

                                               It was obvious then that you had worked too
                                               Soaking up all the food I had given to you

                                               But although you have blossomed, you still need to grow
                                               So I'll pass you on now to another gardener I know

                                              She too has a rake and hoe she can use
                                              And plenty of food from which you can choose

                                             I hope you will keep your roots open wide
                                             Take in all her food and keep it inside

                                             Yes, a gardener can work all night and all day
                                             But the flower must be willing to take in each ray

                                             So work very hard in your garden each year
                                             Do the best you can and you'll have nothing to fear

                                             Grow strong and tall, reach up for the sun
                                             Stay as nice as you are and have lots of fun.

                                                      Author Unknown

It was a pleasure teaching each and every one of  you.  I will miss you.  Have a great summer.  Stop by and visit me anytime.

                   Mrs. Polizzotto                

                      A great website to visit is our personal website-

                            Portaportal.com- There are lots of great activites that support our classroom lessons and don't forget: Everyday Math-        practice the various algorithms. 

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