Lights the Night - Old Trail School

Development | Ne w sFirst GradeRS say “thank you”for new classroomsThanks to the generosity of the Parents’ Association the first gradeclassrooms were renovated this summer while students wereon vacation.In October a formal “thank you”was part of a Head of Schoolassembly during which the firstgraders thanked the parents,architects and constructionteam for all that they did to givethem their new classrooms.Each room was expanded by300 square feet, given a largebay window, received newcabinets and carpeting, newlighting fixtures and more.Thank you!The first grade classrooms, as a ruleWere some of the smallest in the school.A first grade room was tightly packedWith items to the ceiling stacked.With desks and chairs and tables too,There really wasn’t room for you!There was little room to run and play,The children sat in desks all day.BUTToday the rooms are large and boldA different story can be told…“Roomy!” “Spacious!” “Wow! How great!”The teachers sure appreciateTheir brand new rooms with brand new tiles,We see this in their great big smiles!Between the desks, they walk on airBecause there’s space! with room to spare!New carpet, lights and cupboard doorsNew ceiling tiles and pretty floors.In the middle of the ceiling, there is even a lightThat never turns off, it stays on all night!Big windows let the sunshine in,The children wear a great big grinThere’s room on the floor to sit and learn,There’s room to wait and take a turn.There are special places to meet and greetAnd space enough to stamp their feet!A puzzle here, a project there,Enough space for a comfy chair!The kids spread out to read and playBecause there’s room, because they may!“Thank you” does not begin to sayHow much we like our rooms this way!!!!– Luann Williams, Primary School Directorwww.oldtrail.org29