Since the kiddos are in separate classes the teachers timed the ceremonies just right so that Jason and I, Aunt Suza, and Aunt Linda could attend each. And it was a bit easier since there classrooms were right next to each other. Henry's class went first and Mr. H was just a bit excited and you can see it in the video:)-email me and I will share the video since it is of all of the kids, not just H and E.
Henry's awards include-his 1st grade diploma, A Honor Roll, Best/Fastest Runner in his class, Achievement Award, and his Six Flags Read to Succeed Award.
Then it was a couple of steps next store to Emma's award/graduation ceremony.
Emma's awards include-her 1st grade diploma, A Honor Roll, Achievement Award, Sight Right Award, Speedy Reader Award, Six Flags Read to Succeed Award, and Nicest Friend Award.
We are super proud of each of them. They have worked so hard this year on their reading and writing and it shows in their grades and their many awards!
We started and ended our last day of school signing yearbooks, autograph books, and our field trip t-shirts. There were lots of hugs, numbers and emails exchanged, and playdates and Summer birthday party invites. It was a great day, super busy, super loud, and full of celebration.
And now we have two 2nd Graders in the house! Gulp...time sure is flying by.
Showing posts with label 1st grade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1st grade. Show all posts
Monday, June 10, 2013
Update 1-Spring Catch Up, Another Announcement, and a Nomination
Post written 5/2/2013
The second half of the school year is always coco puffs crazy busy. This year it is super busy. The kids have grown leaps and bounds physically and mentally. They have both maintained straight As through this year so far. Both are so much more independent and most of the time that is wonderful, but not always. We have also re-entered the, "I will argue with you about everything under the sun, just because I can" phase. It's happening not only between the two of them, but with us as well. It's a learning experience and most definitely has been testing our tolerance level.
Physically, well, let's just say that probably in a year or two, I will be the short member of the family. I mean, the shortest member of the family. They are both growing like crazy. I can't seem to keep these two full for more than a few hours. Even after a well rounded home cooked meal, I hear, "Mom, I'm still hungry." Some nights I feel like I've fed a small army with the amount of food they eat. I know it will continue. We will be clothes and shoe shopping again soon because there is no way Emma will make it through Summer with what she has in her closet and dresser. And Henry will need some new things as well.
Daddy has been busy with a lot of work projects and deadlines. Luckily, these have not required him to travel, but that will change in August for a brief time. And Summer vacation is being planned around release dates at work. They keep him busy and we are happy for the job security. He has also been busy heading up the Dallas Personal Robotics Group. We've attended and competed in several events. And he is also currently wrapping up plans for Science Day the last week of school. He'll be showing the kids several experiments and then doing some hands on experiments with them. And who knows, some of the robots may just make an appearance too!
I have been busy too. With the help of 3 other moms, I've been working on memory books(scrap books) for 2 of the 3 first grade classes. 27 books total. I've also been up monitoring classes during end of year testing, doing Kinder-1st grade library, art class with the 1st graders, photographing events at school, and planning Art Day the last week of school. Lots of volunteer hours that I love. Spending time with our kiddos and enjoying my time with my Kinder kids and other First grade kids has been a great source of happiness for me.
We are now in the final stretch of the school year. I know we will all make it and man has the time flown by. We have been blessed again with outstanding teachers and staff at school. We've made new friends and more lasting memories. Things and worries that have weighed heavy on our shoulders have been lifted and I am so thankful for that.
So now we are caught up with the exception of two things. Both have happened within the last three weeks and both are good.
1)I have been asked and accepted an offer to substitute teach(paid position) one of the 1st Grade classes for the first 1-3 months. Ms. J(Emma's teacher) will be out on maternity leave with her first child. I was chosen and asked because I know her room, her procedures and teaching methods, I know most of the Kindergarten kids that are coming up, and school procedures and guidelines. And Ms. J says that I was her number 1 pick. She feels comfortable with me there covering for her and knows that I will get the job done. I'm happy to do it. She has been a FANTASTIC teacher with Emma and her other kids and I have really enjoyed helping in her class and getting to know her. We are so excited for her and her family.
2)I received a surprise email from Ms. J informing me that she is nominating me for the TEA Heroes for Children Award! It was meant to be a surprise, but the nominee has to write a short essay that is included in the nomination paperwork. What an honor! I was floored! I volunteer because I like to help out and I can since I am a stay at home mom. It's easy work and in my opinion, I can't volunteer enough and pay back our amazing teachers and staff at school for all that they do in educating our children and caring for them.
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index4.aspx?id=4140
The second half of the school year is always coco puffs crazy busy. This year it is super busy. The kids have grown leaps and bounds physically and mentally. They have both maintained straight As through this year so far. Both are so much more independent and most of the time that is wonderful, but not always. We have also re-entered the, "I will argue with you about everything under the sun, just because I can" phase. It's happening not only between the two of them, but with us as well. It's a learning experience and most definitely has been testing our tolerance level.
Physically, well, let's just say that probably in a year or two, I will be the short member of the family. I mean, the shortest member of the family. They are both growing like crazy. I can't seem to keep these two full for more than a few hours. Even after a well rounded home cooked meal, I hear, "Mom, I'm still hungry." Some nights I feel like I've fed a small army with the amount of food they eat. I know it will continue. We will be clothes and shoe shopping again soon because there is no way Emma will make it through Summer with what she has in her closet and dresser. And Henry will need some new things as well.
Daddy has been busy with a lot of work projects and deadlines. Luckily, these have not required him to travel, but that will change in August for a brief time. And Summer vacation is being planned around release dates at work. They keep him busy and we are happy for the job security. He has also been busy heading up the Dallas Personal Robotics Group. We've attended and competed in several events. And he is also currently wrapping up plans for Science Day the last week of school. He'll be showing the kids several experiments and then doing some hands on experiments with them. And who knows, some of the robots may just make an appearance too!
I have been busy too. With the help of 3 other moms, I've been working on memory books(scrap books) for 2 of the 3 first grade classes. 27 books total. I've also been up monitoring classes during end of year testing, doing Kinder-1st grade library, art class with the 1st graders, photographing events at school, and planning Art Day the last week of school. Lots of volunteer hours that I love. Spending time with our kiddos and enjoying my time with my Kinder kids and other First grade kids has been a great source of happiness for me.
We are now in the final stretch of the school year. I know we will all make it and man has the time flown by. We have been blessed again with outstanding teachers and staff at school. We've made new friends and more lasting memories. Things and worries that have weighed heavy on our shoulders have been lifted and I am so thankful for that.
So now we are caught up with the exception of two things. Both have happened within the last three weeks and both are good.
1)I have been asked and accepted an offer to substitute teach(paid position) one of the 1st Grade classes for the first 1-3 months. Ms. J(Emma's teacher) will be out on maternity leave with her first child. I was chosen and asked because I know her room, her procedures and teaching methods, I know most of the Kindergarten kids that are coming up, and school procedures and guidelines. And Ms. J says that I was her number 1 pick. She feels comfortable with me there covering for her and knows that I will get the job done. I'm happy to do it. She has been a FANTASTIC teacher with Emma and her other kids and I have really enjoyed helping in her class and getting to know her. We are so excited for her and her family.
2)I received a surprise email from Ms. J informing me that she is nominating me for the TEA Heroes for Children Award! It was meant to be a surprise, but the nominee has to write a short essay that is included in the nomination paperwork. What an honor! I was floored! I volunteer because I like to help out and I can since I am a stay at home mom. It's easy work and in my opinion, I can't volunteer enough and pay back our amazing teachers and staff at school for all that they do in educating our children and caring for them.
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index4.aspx?id=4140
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Guess Whaaat?!!!
I am so very proud to be able to share this news with all of you. Henry and Emma both tried out for the school talent show last Friday and this morning I received the official email telling me that they both made the cut for the show!!! Auditions were last Friday and the parents were not allowed to attend because it makes the kids super nervous. I was at school for Kinder and 1st grade library and kept myself as busy as possible because I was both nervous and excited for them. 1st through 3rd grade do their own show and I think the upper grades do theirs at a different time. They had 38 kids sign up this year from 1st-3rd to audition. Henry was chosen to tryout first and Emma and her partner auditioned later. Since I have kind of an in with the teachers I asked later, when they were down for library, how they both did. Ms. J said that they did well. The kids said it was a little scary, but fun.
They will have rehearsals at school and we will continue to rehearse here at home. The one thing I won't tell you is what they are doing in the talent show. I'll save that for later;)
They will have rehearsals at school and we will continue to rehearse here at home. The one thing I won't tell you is what they are doing in the talent show. I'll save that for later;)
Monday, January 28, 2013
Read to Succeed!!!
We started the Six Flags Read to Succeed Program back in November. We participated in the program last year to. The kids are required to read 20 minutes per night anyway as part of homework. This could be me reading to them, them reading to me, or independent reading on their own as long as it is for 20 minutes without interruption. We normally read for longer. Well, this year, I am very happy to say that we have already turned in our reading logs because the kids have exceeded the required amount for the program. The Read to Succeed Program asks that the kids read a total of 360 minutes(6 hours) between November to mid February. We read a total of 1215 minutes!!! Which means...two free tickets to Six Flags!!! We are really proud of our little readers!
Thursday, November 01, 2012
1st Nine Weeks
I am really proud and happy to say that Henry and Emma both received straight As in all of their classes for the first 9 weeks of school!!! They have been working and studying really hard everyday and all of their efforts are paying off. We're hoping that the second 9 weeks go just as well.
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