Study Hall.

Do you remember middle school study halls?

You know, those 50 minute periods where you pretend to get work done...?

These stellar 7th/8th graders started a new tradition this year.

Every day 2 and 4, these kids would leave their assigned study hall and come to my empty room. My room is empty because it's my only free period of the day. The free period when I'm supposed to get things done.

Nah.

I'd much rather hang with these cool cats!

It started out with just one sweet smiling face.

My Sparky.

We'd talk. Do Builders Club stuff. I'd help her with school work.

A few others started to join us.

After all, their study hall teachers wouldn't let them talk.

So, they'd come to my room where they could work together on assignments...

These kids are 'the best of the best' in our school.

They make me laugh unlike any of my adult friends.

They're so special to me...

Aren't they precious?

I'm going to miss these study halls. I'm going to miss each and everyone one of these faces.