Two years later, Montero has arrived – Fri, 15 Apr 2011 PST

she will be missed

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the story i heard:
due to budget cuts, our school’s music teacher’s contract has not been renewed. there’s still a chance it will be before the next term starts.
mrs. grant rocks! i love that the kids had a dedicated music teacher, a well-stocked music room, and, at minimum, weekly classes with mrs. grant. she also subbed for mika’s teacher whenever she was away, which was awesome. mrs. grant definitely went above and beyond the music teacher role.

UPDATE: Mrs. Grant stays! YAY!

Two years later, Montero has arrived – Fri, 15 Apr 2011 PST
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