Summer 2013
Farewell, Mrs. Dyke
Beloved teacher, mentor and friend Ceil Dyke
retired at the close of the 2012-2013
school year after 20 years of teaching at the Barnesville School. Most recently teaching
fourth grade, Mrs. Dyke joined Barnesville in 1988 as a first grade teacher. Through her
years, which included a hiatus from 1994 to 2000, Mrs. Dyke also taught second and
third grades.
The entire school, joined by parents, past students and Mrs. Dyke's family, gathered
in the gym on June 3 to celebrate her invaluable contributions to the School and her
students, and wish her luck as she moves into the next phase of life. Head of School
John Huber presented Mrs. Dyke with a commemorative Barnesville chair, the audience
watched a video compilation of photos and clips of students sharing memories and then
several speakers shared stories. Finally, Mrs. Dyke's fourth graders presented her with a
memory book, she made a few remarks, and her past students lined up for hugs.
W
hat an impact your
efforts and patience
has made on starting your students off on the right learning
track. I always admired your
teaching style and the children
really enjoyed being in your
classroom. ~ Julie Walker
Y
our students always
knew the expectations
of what was acceptable
and unacceptable behavior. Congratulations on a
job well done! ~ Claudia
Harrington
I
will miss seeing
your smiling face in
the hallways. I wonder
where our paths will
cross again in the future? ~ Joy Reeves
T
hank you for your
hard work and dedication in developing young
minds to think for themselves, stay organized, and
conscientious about their
work. ~ DiScullo Family
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