It was the last normal day of class. I could sense a strange new energy surging through the air as class started. When the students started doing their work, I knew something was up as one of them asked me, “Teacher, after class I want to say something to the whole class.” “Okay, but first focus on your work,” I responded. When class finished, this same student came up and gave very nice words of appreciation for the year, while other students bustled to bring in a cake and gift. Then we all celebrated by taking a class photo together. It was sweet to see the relationships that were built and the appreciation of the students for the school year.