Bragging Rights

The end of the 2008-2009 school year brought some new friendships, great memories, and fun awards. We got to attend an awards ceremony, BBQ, and reader's theater on the last day of school. Since this is our family blog and I can write whatever I want, I'm going to brag about my sweet children's accomplishments.

First, Clark received the "Great Stamina" award for the Art Quest in being the last standing for third grade. For this award, he got a ream of paper, colored pencils, a cartoon drawing book, and some other art supplies. He received straight A's in all subjects and excellence in the "specials" classes. Other certificates received were for Children's Choir, Honor Roll, Citizenship, and being an "Excellent Gladiator" for exceeding standards on his CRT state assessment test. Great job, son!

Clark made a really good friend this year named Roman and as luck would have it, they are in the same class next year. They can't wait and are so excited! During this past year, they would get in a little bit of trouble because they liked to talk. Ms. Broadus would have to separate them a few times because they would talk Pokemon instead of focusing on her directions. So one day while in line for lunch, Ms. Broadus overheard a little "plan" they were working on. They were going to pretend not to be friends in fourth grade so that their new teacher would put them together in their desks and lining up for the "specials". When Ms. Broadus asked them about this plan, they made her promise not to tell their new teacher. She agreed but told me about the plan and we couldn't help but giggle. Very clever boys...

Ms. Broadus

Katelyn also received some awards. She got straight A's and certificates for Honor Roll, Citizenship, and Children's Choir. Great job, sweetheart!

Katelyn had a little posse this year. She made several great friends and they all got along really well and played together. They made up cheers, secret handshakes, and danced and sang to their own songs during recess. We received several phone calls almost every day after school from her friends that wanted to talk. If we weren't home, they left messages on the voicemail with a little "BFF" and "Hugs" at the conclusion of the message. Isn't that sooo cute?

Pauline, Katelyn, Gwen, Keyla, Megan, Lilu (Roman's little sis)
Ms. Roselli and Mrs. Leavitt

Moving on to the next big year!!