Bon Voyage, Mr. Swenson!

Submitted by becky.manning on
Mr. Swenson being cheered on by kindergarteners.
Mrs. Matis, Mrs. Huff, and Mr. Swenson in front of the boat.
Mrs. Matis, Mrs. Huff, and Mr. Swenson in front of the boat.
Bon Voyage, Mr. Swenson!
Mr. Swenson being pulled around the playground on a boat.
4th grade cheering for Mr. Swenson.
Mr. Bates showing off his Mr. Swenson's Biggest Fan shirt.
2nd grade cheering on Mr. Swenson.
Students cheering on Mr. Swenson.
Students enjoying the band.
Rock Daddy Band
Students enjoying the band.
First grade singing for Mr. Swenson.
Mrs. Manning, Mrs. Swenson, Mr. Swenson, and Mrs. Matis.

Our custodian, Mr. Swenson, will be retiring at the end of this school year. Mr. Swenson has done an amazing job keeping our school clean and looking like new! To celebrate him, we had a "Bon Voyage" party, pulled him around the school on a boat and stopped at different "ports" where the grade levels cheered, sang, showed off posters, etc. At the end, we were all treated to a live band, Rock Daddy, out on our playground. A big thank you to Mr. Swenson for all his hard work at Maple Ridge! We will miss you! Also a big thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Forsey who generously donated their time and the use of the boat and trailer for our Bon Voyage party!