You are Amazing...CAS-ual Fridays #114, CAS(E) this Sketch #44, Curtain Call: Back to School

The Tour of Alberta bike race winds up today in Calgary.  Kim's card from yesterday sparked a wee flame : I'm going to put on my 'big girl pants' and head into the 'big city' early, take the LRT for the first time to get downtown, brave the crowds and watch the race's finale. The bonus (there has to be one, because highway driving, crowds and a rather unfamiliar city = just a tad anxiety-inducing)  is that I'll get a glimpse of my husband in his official's role, coming in ahead of the riders who'll be competing in the final sprint.  I've never seen him on the back of a motorcycle, so this should be quite entertaining!  Fingers crossed I manage to navigate my way to where I need to be to see all the action!

Because I'm a wee lots bit giddy, I'm sticking with a 'cas' post!  The mix of excitement and nervousness, along with the 'oops, how did I miss the house-cleaning this week' guilt, will lead to babbling, so...on to my cards.

Across the hall from us, now that we're housed in the high school (and btw: my role is still being defined. I think the 'powers' are getting closer to figuring it out. Whatever. Admin assistant with some twists is how I view it.), is a classroom where a group of incredibly patient, gentle (yet firm), thoughtful, heart-warming ladies work with students who have special needs.  They provide their young charges with support, encouragement, direction, guidance, and infuse all they do with respect, dignity, a sense of belonging and yes, love! I've seen these Educational Assistants work magic daily over the past couple of weeks, as well as in previous years, when, back in my teacher-days, I taught in the same classroom we're currently in.  I've had the privilege of teaching special needs students, and in so doing, received support from the EAs as well.  It takes a really remarkable person to undertake such a role, and these women are, every one, remarkable.

Two back-to-school themed challenges - CAS-ual Fridays #114

and Curtain Call,

combined with CAS(E) this Sketch #44

- inspired me to make four little 'post-card' sized cards to let them know I think they're amazing!  Embossed, then watercoloured (practice, practice!!) images are from TAWS Learning Curve, paired with a sentiment from Paper Smooches.  I'm planning to add little magnets to the back, just in case they want to post them somewhere as little reminders of just how fabulous they are!

They're all kind of the same, kind of different.  Hope the EAs will like them.

Thanks so much for dropping in; you've added sparkle to my day!