Happy Mother’s Day

Rosenwald Elementary School in Society Hill planned a special day Wednesday just for mothers. It was the second annual Mother’s Day Brunch.
The second- and third-grade students entertained their mothers in song, dance and words of why they are so loved.
Based on the book, “My Mom” by Anthony Brown, the students incorporated all phases of their curriculum in preparing for their presentation said their teacher, Amber Hutchins, District Teacher of Year for Darlington County. She said the students used math to calculate how much the event would cost, P.E. to prepare for their dances, reading to prepare for their story and so on.
Principal Kimberly Mason said the event was a learning experience for the students. It was one the students took great pride in doing.
Hutchins and her fellow teachers, Leslie Starling and Kelly Devoe, coordinated the event that was presented in the school gymnasium.
Putting aside their school uniforms for a day, the students dressed in their Sunday best.
One after one, the students took their turn at the podium to tell their mothers why they are so special. In addition to their performance and words of love spoken to each and every mom, the students had the opportunity to eat with their mothers before resuming their school schedule.
What did the students have to say to their mothers?
Nicholas Self told his mother, Tomeka, that she was special because she buys him whatever he wants.
Third-grader Keyontae Dundy said he loved his mother, Stephanie, because she helps him with his homework.
Joseph O’Neal, a second-grader, said his mother is loved because she gives him medicine when his is sick. His mother is Tiffany O’Neal.
Donovan Williams praised his mother, Charlene McLean, because she takes him to church on Sunday.
Others said they loved their mothers because:
“My mom is special to me because she is always there when I call.”
“My mom is special because she buys me shoes and clothes.”
“My mom is special because when I have a problem, she can help me solve it.”
“My mom is special because she takes care of me.”
“My mom is special because she makes me super happy.”
“I love my mom because she takes
care of me and she loves me.”
One student said it best, “I love you, mom.”