Mr. Loyd

This is Mr. Loyd

Singing Songs
Me & my favorite teacher of ALL time!
Yep, Emy on the nature trail (she called it a snake walk) because Mr. Loyd LOVES snakes and used to find baby black snakes and bring them into the classroom.
Emy asking Mr. Loyd a question (waiting very patiently for her turn). She told me she wanted to meet "that boy in the red, mama"--he got a kick out of that one!

Mr. Loyd was my 3rd grade teacher. He still teaches 3rd grade at the school where I went--amazing huh? However, he is retiring after this school year (so sad to see him go).

Today they are having a get together for Mr. Loyd at the school and I absolutely cannot wait to see him again! My nephew, Josh, had him two years ago and loved him just as much as I did.

Mr. Loyd is the BOMB! He loves to teach kids and he knows how to do it so the kids don't even realize they are learning. . he is not afraid to get down on their level--he makes a real difference in their lives. He takes the children on nature walks, he has sing alongs with them and invites their families, he plays string games, 4-square, and anything to keep them active. That is a GOOD thing!

When I was in his class, we went to an old school house in the town where we live and we dressed up in "old timey" clothes for this special day. . he made us memorize a Bible verse and we prayed (back then, I guess it wasn't such a big deal) but he did it all the same . . and we played good old fashioned games like Red Rover, throwing the ball over the school house, all kinds of things. I remember NOTHING negative about Mr. Loyd AT ALL. .

I am very sorry to see him leave this school, as Emy will will start Kindergarten there this August! Yes, how the time does fly!!

I just wanted to give Mr. Loyd a shout out to let him know that he made a difference in my life! He is the teacher that made me WANT to go to school everyday. I never wanted to miss a day in his class!! That was a miracle in itself. . I love you Mr. Loyd--I think you are the BEST!! And I know there are MANY, MANY people out there who feel the EXACT same way!

Happy Retirement & You WILL BE MISSED!!

Added this evening:

I wanted to let everyone know that Emy and I went to Mr. Loyd's retirement party and we had a ball. . . He is the same as ever, singing songs, playing the piano, praying at the beginning of the party, moment of silence, pledge of allegiance, that is what school used to be about--we walked down the nature trail with him (there were about 20 people with us for the hike--Mr. Loyd was impressed that Emy kept up with us so well--proud mama moment). We had such a good time. he pointed out different types of flowers, trees, roots, gave us a little history lesson. Emy LOVED it!!

Emy got to see pictures of me from 3rd grade and some of me from 8th grade. She saw pictures of Angie Pangie playing volleyball and Christy F in the 7th grade. What fun to go back in time and visit with so many old friends we lost track of. What a GREAT evening!!

Will post pictures soon!!