Wow, it is hard to believe that this was a month ago already. What a fun day it was!!!
June is always an interesting month, full of field trips, dress up days and such. One thing is always certain though - the Kids marathon is a MUST!
For the first time ever, John and Abby couldn't join us (John had to administer a final and Abby was writing an exam of her own) so we braved the rainy day without them. Thankfully, it didn't really pour down on us until after the run and yummy Subway lunch. Such a fun activity each year!!!
Abby was kept busy the last week of June writing several PAT exams and I was super proud of her when her Uncle Kendall told us that she had scored one of the two top marks on the science government exam. She'd actually only gotten 1 question wrong!! They invited us parents to attend an assembly in which she was recognized for that and given a medal. At the same assembly she was also given a Citizenship award which made me even MORE proud!! I'm grateful that grade 6 is behind her now and am looking forward to see how her remaining junior high years unfold.
June was a big month for Sam as well, one where he certainly got to enjoy the results of some of his hard work. For starters, he was among a small group of students who did not miss one single day of school the entire year!!! What the WHAT?!!! How did that happen?
This is the same kid who used to fake sick on a regular basis, just to be able to come home!
I think it says a lot about his teacher and experience this year and I am grateful that it was such a positive one for him.
To celebrate this 100% milestone, these kids, their parents and their teacher all got to attend a BBQ one noon hour in honor of those hardworking students. It was fun to go and sit with him and watch him bask in his awesomeness!!
This year Sam was a part of a program called "Recorder Karate." He was given a recorder and a set of music to practice (at home of course;) and pass off before earning a specific level. (red belt, black belt etc.) There were two components of this program though and it typically takes students a couple of years to move up through the levels. Sam, however had the end in sight right from the get go! He practiced every.single.day (usually around supper time;) and then every morning before school. He met with his music teacher often and it was inspiring to watch him work towards his goal in such a way. I can't say I (or John, or Grandpa) always loved the dinner time serenades but we sure were proud of him!!!
Jess finished up Grade 2 and was sad to leave my Aunt Karen's class. What a year for her and how lucky she felt to be able to call her teacher "Aunt!" haha. She definitely felt privileged;)
Nate finished preschool at the beginning of June and as we walked out of the school on his last day he looked up at me and said, "Okay, so when is Grade 1?" I loved his "Bring It" attitude and he has been well prepared by the most amazing preschool teacher any kid could have. Mrs. Toth has been the one to introduce all four of my kids to the world of school and I have come to appreciate her perception and approach as she's worked with each of them!
It's crazy how fast time will fly and before we know it a new school year will be here.
We'll look back on this one fondly though, that is for sure!
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