Prompt:

It’s been a long road here in third-grade halls, Two decades strong, you gave it all. From morning bells to the last goodbyes, You lit the room with smiling eyes. We learned to laugh through the twists and turns, You helped us rise when the fires burned. And every kid who found their start carries a piece of your brave, happy heart. We had our ups and downs this year, You stayed steady, brave and fearless. Amazing, funny, smart and kind— The friend and leader we all needed. How can we talk about all that you’ve done, All the ways you helped us run? We’ll tell you all about it when we see you at lunch. From every piece of advice. To every story you told and help you gave. We’ll tell you all about it when we see you at lunch. When we see you at lunch. Now fourth grade calls, a brand-new start, You’re brave enough to play that part. You’ve always been so helpful. The best of us shines out through you. And though we’ll miss the daily chat, Your laughter where our caffeine’s at, We’re cheering loud as you step through a door that’s opening just for you. We had our ups and downs this year, Still you kept the vision clear. Kindness first, you showed the way, Turned heavy skies to brighter days. How can we talk about all that you’ve done, All the ways you helped us run? We’ll tell you all about it when we see you at lunch. From every piece of advice. To every story you told and help you gave. We’ll tell you all about it when we see you at lunch. When we see you at lunch. Twenty-something seasons in the third-grade light, You taught us how to bend, not break, through every fight. If miles or grades divide, we’ll still be side by side— Our door is open wide. Ooh—amazing, funny, smart, and kind, Ooh—you’re always in our minds, Ooh—helpful hands that never quit, Ooh—we’re better ’cause of it. So here’s to all the stories yet begun, All the chapters still to come— We’ll tell you all about it when we see you at lunch. And if the hallway feels too long, just know we are a phone call away, and we’ll tell you all about it when we see you at lunch. When we see you at lunch. We’re gonna miss you—yes, so much. We’ll tell you all about it when we see you at lunch.