Out of the Mouths of Babes

On Wednesday, I sat down to have a quick lunch with a table of 8th Age girls in the Lower School Cafeteria. As we ate, we talked about what was happening at school that day. It was a pleasant, normal conversation. After about five minutes, I had to leave for my next appointment. I said, "Goodbye, girls, have a nice afternoon," to which one girl replied enthusiastically, with a big smile, "See you later, big fella." She said her words with affection, and I had to summon all my powers not to burst out laughing. I contained myself, chuckled, smiled, and walked away. I have since recounted the story at prospective parents' night and at our faculty and staff meeting later that week, and on both occasions, the audience roared with laughter. At Calvert, we obviously do teach our students to speak confidently with their peers and to adults! :)