Before I met Charles, I had no idea that there was a real "National Pig Day". Now, I will never forget it. If you don't know by now, Gamee is a HUGE Pig lover! She got the passion from her Dad, Grumps. So, in her true blessed spirit, Gamee shares her love with the entire school at Ehrhardt. She has done this for MANY years and it makes me smile to see old students post on Facebook how they still remember Pig Day when they were students at Ehrhardt. These truly are the things we remember about our school experiences! The hands on, interactive, and FUN times! Now, no pig day is ever complete without Gamee providing a craft for EVERY student (this year was pig fans that the kids could make), treats for the staff (this year a cake she made that looks like Pig's in a mud bath), and a PIG! No pig day is complete without a pig folks! Even Grampee takes the day off from work to help be a pig farmer for the day. When the kids went out to recess, they were able to stop by and see the pig. Sometimes the kids even get a chance to touch the pig or hear it squeal. I think the squeal is their favorite. What memories for the students.
This year an added bonus was the competition for the Principal to KISS the pig if the school collected 3,000 box tops during the month of February. Well, lets just say that really motivated the kids alright. The school collected over 3,400 box tops! So, we made it a family event as we knew Charles was fixing to pucker up on a pig. As the entire school gathered into the cafeteria, I loved watching the students hold their pig fans and chant, "KISS THE PIG, KISS THE PIG!" Hahaha, the kids were loving every moment! When Charles finally kissed the pig, I laughed as all the kids yelled "EEEEWWW!" It was such a special day for all 680 students, staff, and volunteers.
THANK YOU GAMEE for sharing your love of pigs with so many and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
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