Posted by

"Graduation"

Today many teachers and staff from Chatsworth, came to our home for Ian's 5th Grade "Graduation". 

It was more then we could have hoped for, the continued support we have gotten from our Chatsworth family has been wonderful. Most of them have watched Ian and Becca grow from kindergarten through 5th grade (6th for Becca). They have been with our family through the good, bad and the ugly as things have changed. Some of them remember Ian running up and down the hallways with his classmates, to using "wally" (that is what he called his walker when he used one) to keep up with his classmates...to using "Zippy" (his power chair) along side his classmates. Oh wait, we can't forget him racing in the hallways with the other students who were in wheelchairs. The smiles on Ian's face as guests began to arrive was priceless. Seeing him laugh at some of the things teachers said to him, again priceless. A special thank you goes out to Ms. F, Ian's teacher from Chatsworth, for running with this after my phone call to her asking if this could be done. A special thank you Mrs. V, one of the speech therapists from school, who made all the cupcakes. And let me tell you they were delicious. 

All of the wonderful staff that came to celebrate with us.

They gave Ian a Chatsworth shirt signed by all of the Chatsworth staff...current and old...it was great to see it. Truly amazing...seeing some of the names brought back many years of memories for me...forget if they did for Ian...
Becca with some of the wonderful staff. 
At this point Ian was just done....WAY TO GO LITTLE MAN! Can't you tell he did not want to be bothered anymore....I can just see him saying "take the picture already and get away from me".

Some how Ian managed to get Outstanding Attendance for Quarter 2...what we found out is that he is marked present by his teacher everyday because they know home and hospital is coming to see him. We all got a great laugh out of this. Ian's certificate of completion....we did tell him that even though he has received this he still must go back to school...and his home and hospital teacher will be here bright and early tomorrow morning. 
Email Post

Comments

  1. Jodi PostolThursday, February 19, 2015 at 9:35:00 PM EST

    I had no idea you were doing this! It is amazing! I love the smile on his face!

    ReplyDelete
  2. UnknownThursday, February 19, 2015 at 10:04:00 PM EST

    Congratulations Ian! What a great community you have supporting all of your accomplishments.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Amber PuopoloFriday, February 20, 2015 at 8:56:00 AM EST

    Happy graduation, buddy!

    ReplyDelete
  4. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:13:00 PM EST

    Congrats, Ian!!
    Lisa Reid Miller

    ReplyDelete
  5. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:14:00 PM EST

    mazal tov, Ian ☺
    Sherri Knauth

    ReplyDelete
  6. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:15:00 PM EST

    How Absolutely fantastic!!
    Sara Litchig Hoffman

    ReplyDelete
  7. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:17:00 PM EST

    Amazing
    Erika Agetstein Buchdahl

    ReplyDelete
  8. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:19:00 PM EST

    Ian-Congratulations are in order to you.
    Lauren Agetstein

    ReplyDelete
  9. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:21:00 PM EST

    So nice. What a special thing. Miss that Chatsworth staff.
    Helen Weisman Dagilis

    ReplyDelete
  10. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:22:00 PM EST

    ❤
    Linda Butler

    ReplyDelete
  11. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:24:00 PM EST

    Mazel Tov!
    Vivian Chait

    ReplyDelete
  12. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:26:00 PM EST

    What a beautiful day! Love was in the air. Very proud of you Ian!
    Susan Weinberg Lewis

    ReplyDelete
  13. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:28:00 PM EST

    I am so sad I couldn't come. I've had the worst luck with illness this winter... And Wyatt with pinkeye.. Germ factory!! So lovely seeing all the pictures. I hope Ian had a great time. Give him a squeeze for me.
    Mary Shimkaveg

    ReplyDelete
  14. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:30:00 PM EST

    I too didn't go due to a sore throat and sinus issues. Wish I could have!!
    Monique Erdos-Gertner

    ReplyDelete
  15. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:31:00 PM EST

    Beautiful!
    Suzanne Borden

    ReplyDelete
  16. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:32:00 PM EST

    There needs to be a "love" button for that! Wonderful! Congrats, Ian :)
    Leslie Toll

    ReplyDelete
  17. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:35:00 PM EST

    Love this and <3 the staff at Chatsworth for doing this, too!
    Annelise Sullivan

    ReplyDelete
  18. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:36:00 PM EST

    Congrats Ian!!!
    Haley Bach

    ReplyDelete
  19. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:37:00 PM EST

    What a wonderful idea to do! I am sure this will be a great memory for all of you to keep. Ian must have loved seeing some of his teachers and therapists! Hope your day was as special as all of you are!
    Carye George Everett

    ReplyDelete
  20. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:38:00 PM EST

    Whoohoo, Yay congrats & Mazel Tov to my superhero Ian!!! I'm so proud of your achievement. I love the smile on your face. I know you're a very proud mama
    Gina Cohen

    ReplyDelete
  21. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:39:00 PM EST

    Spectacular!!
    Judy Schwartz

    ReplyDelete
  22. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:43:00 PM EST

    Fantastic! So beautiful how your family has united an entire community. It takes a village, & your wonderful, loving family.
    Wendy Elover

    ReplyDelete
  23. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:44:00 PM EST

    That is so special!!
    Jill Rosenthal

    ReplyDelete
  24. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:46:00 PM EST

    Congratulations Ian! You are a Rock Star. Hugs to everyone who participated in this wonderful event!
    Julie Onnembo

    ReplyDelete
  25. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:52:00 PM EST

    It was our honor to be a part of Ian's special day! His smiles were priceless!
    Lara Fruman

    ReplyDelete
  26. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:53:00 PM EST

    Absolutely beautiful!!!! Congrats Ian!;)
    Sandra Huller

    ReplyDelete
  27. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:54:00 PM EST

    This is awesome!
    Danielle Houseal

    ReplyDelete
  28. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:55:00 PM EST

    How wonderful! Kudos to a great school community. LOVE seeing that huge smile on Ian's face!
    Connie Lippenholz

    ReplyDelete
  29. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 6:59:00 PM EST

    Congratulations to Ian!
    Debi Van Camp

    ReplyDelete
  30. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 7:01:00 PM EST

    What an amazing idea! I love the dedication of these teachers! They made made a huge impact on your family!
    Laurie fox schimmel

    ReplyDelete
  31. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 7:02:00 PM EST

    Congratulations Ian!!!
    Jamie Leboe

    ReplyDelete
  32. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 7:03:00 PM EST

    Love Love Love this!! And so excited to see Mrs. O'Connell. She is one I really miss. I have tears of joy. Love Chatsworth and the Scher crew!!xoxo
    Heather Lev

    ReplyDelete
  33. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 7:05:00 PM EST

    This marks a special day that you and your family will always treasure! Tears of joy for Ian!!!
    Heather Troutner Scurti

    ReplyDelete
  34. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 8:25:00 PM EST

    Congratulations, Ian!!!
    Leslie Dickman Hollands

    ReplyDelete
  35. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 8:26:00 PM EST

    Congratulations!!!
    Thesha Lewis

    ReplyDelete
  36. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 8:28:00 PM EST

    That's amazing!! Congrats to him - and to you!!
    Laura Monfried Egerman

    ReplyDelete
  37. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 8:59:00 PM EST

    What an amazing family!!!! Congrats Ian!!
    Kari Rothenberg Richmond

    ReplyDelete
  38. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:00:00 PM EST

    This is beautiful! Congratulations Ian!
    Connie Berman

    ReplyDelete
  39. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:02:00 PM EST

    Mazes Tovar to Ian! I remember their preschool days, this is beautiful.
    Robyn Stevens Brody

    ReplyDelete
  40. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:03:00 PM EST

    This just made my night! That is so wonderful and most of all congratulations to Ian!
    Reesa Greenberg Szikman

    ReplyDelete
  41. Marci ScherFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:04:00 PM EST

    This is so amazing. Tears of joy for Ian and your family. What an amazing group of teachers to do that!
    Michelle Rosen Heyman

    ReplyDelete
  42. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:06:00 PM EST

    Beautiful
    Elizabeth Shamash weatherholtz

    ReplyDelete
  43. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:07:00 PM EST

    Congratulations Ian!!! This is truly amazing.
    Marlene Ettlin

    ReplyDelete
  44. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:08:00 PM EST

    Beautiful
    Sherri Eisenberg Flaks

    ReplyDelete
  45. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:09:00 PM EST

    Great to see that huge smile!
    Audrey d Kline

    ReplyDelete
  46. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:10:00 PM EST

    The BEST post!!! Love the Chatsworth staff, love Ian, love you.
    Jill granek Suffel

    ReplyDelete
  47. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:11:00 PM EST

    Love it!! Wish I could have been there.
    Kristin Mazzarese

    ReplyDelete
  48. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:12:00 PM EST

    Heartwarming! Beautiful! Congrats Ian!
    Samantha Schaefer

    ReplyDelete
  49. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:13:00 PM EST

    Congrats Ian!! Way to go on your graduation!
    Leah & Jessica Chisholm

    ReplyDelete
  50. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:15:00 PM EST

    Congrats to Ian and your family....looked like a great time was had by all....xoxo
    Sheryl Mowrey

    ReplyDelete
  51. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:16:00 PM EST

    Amazing ! Love that smile, it says it all. What a great thing for Becca too! Just awesome ❤️

    ReplyDelete
  52. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:17:00 PM EST

    Great work Ian!
    Steve Lunenfeld

    ReplyDelete
  53. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:19:00 PM EST

    Really cool idea Marci. Mazel Tov Ian!
    Robin Katcoff

    ReplyDelete
  54. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:20:00 PM EST

    Ah-amazing. Another incredible chapter in Ian's life. Kudos to you for coordinating something so special.
    Michelle Schwartz

    ReplyDelete
  55. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:22:00 PM EST

    So happy for Ian. No wonder you always rave about your Chatsworth family. That staff just demonstrated why test scores are a poor measure of the work teachers do and their power to make a difference in a child's total life--not simply school.
    Amy Eisenberg Samay

    ReplyDelete
  56. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:23:00 PM EST

    Amazing. Another example of the impact teachers have on all our lives. Way to go Ian!
    Melissa Willen

    ReplyDelete
  57. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:24:00 PM EST

    I think this would have to go down as one of my favorite posts of all time. I am all teary. What a beautiful idea. Mazal tov!!!
    Alicia Broth

    ReplyDelete
  58. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:25:00 PM EST

    So beautiful!
    Sheri Gelvar

    ReplyDelete
  59. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:27:00 PM EST

    That's great! Congratulations!
    Deana Munchow

    ReplyDelete
  60. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:27:00 PM EST

    I wish I could have been there but sadly could not make it. But was thinking of you all. Randie is the best for putting it together. Love to you all!
    Donna Hessen

    ReplyDelete
  61. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:28:00 PM EST

    You and Brian absolutely amaze me!!!!!! What a great idea, Marci Weinberg Scher!!!!!
    Sherri sibel Thomas

    ReplyDelete
  62. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:29:00 PM EST

    you got me on the first sentence, Congratulations Ian!!
    Arlene Stein

    ReplyDelete
  63. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:31:00 PM EST

    Amazing!
    Jenny Baker

    ReplyDelete
  64. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:31:00 PM EST

    Outstanding!
    Karen Henelde

    ReplyDelete
  65. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:33:00 PM EST

    This is beautiful Marci- and another example of the amazing mother you are to coordinate something so meaningful for Ian!
    Jodie Slatow Nahum

    ReplyDelete
  66. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2015 at 9:35:00 PM EST

    What a great idea! You and Brian are wonderful!
    Tammi Flax

    ReplyDelete
  67. UnknownSunday, February 22, 2015 at 7:01:00 PM EST

    It was such an honor to celebrate Ian! I truly enjoyed visiting with Ian, Becca, and the entire Chatsworth Family. You and Brian are amazing! Ian's smile filled my heart all weekend!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular Posts