Poetry Cafe

Andrew's teacher put together an amazing poetry reading for her students to read their own poetry and some of their favorite poems. She sent home personalized, handmade invitations with tickets and everything. The evening was for the students and parents only so we left Ally and Vanessa with the Lewis' and went to the school. When we got to the school Andrew wouldn't get out of the car. He said he didn't want to go in. Jim and I got out and went into the school hoping he'd follow us in. When we got to the door their was a boy dressed in a white shirt and bow tie to open the door. We got to the classroom and were amazed by all the work his sweet teacher had done to transform her classroom into a cafe. The main lights were off and there were lamps lit all over the room. All the desks were pushed together with white table cloths on them. There were waiters and waitresses all dressed up ready to serve the refreshments. I went back out to the car and told Andrew he had to come in and see all his teacher had done to make this a special night. He reluctantly came in but was a little happier when he saw his friends and started eating the yummy food.

The poem Andrew wrote was a limerick so his teacher had him explain what a limerick is.

His poem was amazing! I couldn't believe that he wrote it by himself. I was so proud of him.

The angle I had wasn't the greatest so sorry about the picture but at least you can hear his poem.  All of the kids did amazing writing their own poems.  It was such a fun night.  I'm so glad we convinced Andrew to get out of the car. 

Andrew's teacher has been such an amazing teacher this year.  All Andrew has told me is how funny she is and how much fun she made learning.  I'm so grateful for such fabulous teachers that encourage my kids to learn and be enthusiastic about it!