Eiffel for Paris: Pot de Départ…

With the end of my contract came the inevitable goodbyes to my students and French colleagues. Each class was very sweet in the way they chose to say goodbye. Some sang lyrics to the songs I had taught them, some made cards and drawings, and some joined together to throw a festive luncheon! I was so touched by their thoughtfulness. The teachers and directors were wonderful, too! At one school, the director presented me with a bouquet of flowers and the teachers had little gifts for me. And at the other school, champagne was uncorked and a toast was given in my honor in addition to an offering of lovely gifts. I was quite spoiled during the months I spent at both schools! I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first began and some things ended up unfolding differently than I had first been led to believe. But, in the end, everything worked out quite well. I do miss all those kiddos, and the teachers and directors. But I have lovely souvenirs to remind me of my time with them, and I look forward to keeping in touch with notes and postcards, and maybe even a package with some children’s books for future English assistants to use in their lessons…