The End, Part One: Project 180, Day 179

Morning, all. Started extra early this morning. Decided at the last minute to continue “the tradition” of writing a sappy sy to each class, each kid. So, I got up at 2:45 this morning.

Today, I am going to share Periods 3 and 5. We are on a block schedule, so they are the only periods I have today. Sharing this here was not my original plan, but as I have spent my morning writing this, I do not have time to write a post. Tomorrow, I will share 2, 4, and 6.

Sappy Period 3

Up at 3:00 AM
Tryin’ to find a rhyme
Gotta do my Sappy
One last time

But this one’s different
Special you see
It’s the last one
To you from me

So here it is
Here we go
To all the young people
I love and know

First there’s Evie
Who made our hearts full
When she shouted to the world
“‘I’m beautiful.”

Faith comes next
She’s pretty hip
She even pierced that watchamacallit
On her lip

Seth is cool
He’s a music man
Rockin’ that bass
As best he can

Dusten B
He’s no bummer
We all know
He’s living for summer

And Ms. Emily
Ain’t no fake
She really does
Like all things snake

Sweet Sofia
Voice of honey
When she sings
She makes it sunny

Don’t forget Will
He counts it down
Reminds us when
Santa’s coming to town

Ian Frazier
Is his name
Family-friendly
Is his game

Gabe once
Took a dive
We’re so glad
He’s still alive

Ms. Moriah
She loves food
Eats tacos like a boss
She’s no noob

Skyler’s name
Was planned it seems
It perfectly fits
His sky-high dreams.

Colbie H
Speaks with no fear
She’ll speak the truth
Into your ear.

Jason’s humor
Makes our day
We never know
What he might say

Haruka or Chicken
Take your pick
Wonder if the name
Will forever stick

Isaac always
has a smile
Ear to ear
Wide as a mile

Where’s Elissa?
Someone look
Or there she is
Writing a book

John’s kindness
Is without end
Anyone would be lucky
To call him friend

Kayli shoots
Behind her back
Shooting garbage
She’s got a knack

Marion imagines
And shares her mind
If Narnia exists
I think she’ll find

Marlena went first
Took the dare
Went in the middle
And danced on air

Lauren’s bravery
Is a wonder
When it comes to facing a challenge
She’s got thunder.

Duncan
Beats on the drum
He’s full of life
He’s full of fun

Anna runs
And Anna rocks
I think she owns
A million socks

Alex eats
Dinos for lunch
He roars their names
With each crunch

Hope lives up
To her name
Her message on body image
Takes true aim

Jamie’s heart
Is pure and true
A nicer person
I never knew

Avery, Avery
What did you do?
Trying to play volleyball
Without your shoe.

Corrina’s real
She shares her heart
She values all
It’s her art

Jennifer dances
Through life and day
She shows her grace
That’s her way

Cam is leaving
He has to part
But he’ll live on
In our hearts

Rylan leads
The music show
It’s her passion
We all know

Skyla dreams
Great big dreams
She destined for great
So it seems

Sarianne’s sweetest
Maybe of all
But she’ll fight for justice
When there’s a call

And now it seems
We’ve reached the end
And for that I’m sad
My dear young friends

I will miss you more
Than I can convey
But I hope these words
Will with you stay

Connections matter
They get us through
Could not have done this
Without you

You shared yourselves
Your ups and downs
You daily shared
Your Smiles and Frowns.

Look around
What do you see?
Not just a class
But a community

So, as you go
As you leave
As you follow
Your path that weaves

In and out
And around
Remember the connections
That you’ve found

And build some more
As you go
For it’s not how far you get
It’s how well you know

I’ve done this now
For twenty three
But more connected
I’m not sure I’ve been

I cannot, will not
Forget you ever
You have all, dear friends
Made me better.

Thank you.
I will miss you.
I love you.

Sappy Period 5

Up at 3:00 AM
Tryin’ to find a rhyme
Gotta do my Sappy
One last time

But this one’s different
Special you see
It’s the last one
To you from me

So here it is
Here we go
To all the young people
I love and know

First there’s Anthony
A talented chap
I’m quite envious
Of his rap

And Alexxis
For her part
On her sleeve
She wears her heart

Rachelle’s honesty
Hit us true
But she found community
In me and you

Lexi started
Us off each day
Truly a leader
In so many ways

Ez stayed
And we are glad
But when she’s gone
We’ll all be sad

Malea’s kindness
Shined on through
She may be quiet
But her heart is true

Quiet Cam
Listens here
And when she shares
We give a cheer

And then there’s Lindsay
Whom we admire
Her foster work
Does inspire

Dawson’s story
His ouch from flame
Did not affect
His soccer game

And Bre’s big smile
Full of fun
Even when down
She brings us sun

Another John
I never knew
Who’d miss a chance
To debate or argue.

Marisity
Our circus friend
Of surprises, it seems
There is no end

Andrew’s drive
To work and learn
Will take him far
Success he’ll earn

Bella
Loves everything sport
She knows the score
As she oft reports

Mr. K
Our music fan
He’s got layers
Like an onion, man

Callie
Our hallway gossip queen
But it’s all for fun
Not really mean

Can’t forget Chloe
Our friend of cheer
Hard not to smile
When she is near

And Leah
Who let us in
About her sight struggles
She fights to win

And Dre the brother
A quiet lad
But he laughs a laugh
That makes us glad.

Dylan of course
Is also here
And when he shares
We give a cheer

Wesley, my man
Is legit
We’ll always remember
When he said, “Oh, $h!t.”

And Mayah always ready
With a joke right quick
Also taught us how
To give one frick

Jasmine, Jasmine
Smart and able
Turned herself
Into a nutrition label

Jaela T
Here’s a fact
Girl gets it going
On the track

Veronica
We call her V
Wish she’d share more
With you and me

Anna. Who?
You know Xinyi
The name I pronounced
Incorrectly

Cole
Who showed us his heart
Gonna play a new role
The guy who’s smart

And J. Winner
Who always kept pace
He even taught us
How to Jase.

And last there’s Brayden
A smile that’s pure
I’m so glad that she
Has been here