Student Sendoff

Allie martin tells us how teachers at one elementary school had a special summer send off for students.

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Intro video in monitor schools throughout our region are finding unique ways to help high school seniors enjoy graduation traditions.

But the abrupt and unexpected ending of this school year over coronavirus precautions has impacted students in all grades.

Wcbi's allie martin tells us how teachers at one elementary had a special summer send off for students.

A teacher at north pontotoc elementary wanted to do something special to send second graders off into the summer, so she organized a drive by farewell.

The calendar in pam simmons' second grade classroom is still on the month of march.

"you have a beginning of scschool and have your ending, normally and this year was a little different."

Simmons wanted to do something for the second graders, whose school year was unexpectedly cut short over lockdowns prompted by the coronavirus.

Nats teachers organized a "drive by farewell" for all north pontotoc second graders.

They came in cars, vans and even four wheelers, getting goody bags, books and supplies that were left at their desks in march, and picking up a "kool" treat to start their summer vacation.

It's a way to bring closure to a very unusual school year.

"we want the kids to know we're here for them, no matter what they are having to go through , it's all been a change for all of us."

Parents and students appreciated the opportunity to mark the end of second grade .

"it was important, little things like field trips, that was a disappointment to us, but to see the teachers and love on them, and tell them thanks."

"they kind of like, made it better for everyone, so you can move into third grade.

" teachers who took part in the drive by farewell say they hope students are as excited as they are to get back in to the classroom and the teachers say they can't wait to see the students walking the halls as third graders.

In pontotoc county, allie martin, wcbi news