Achievement

I can't say enough of how proud I am of all three of my children this year. They've all carried straight A's for the year in reading, math, spelling, and language. We were once again blessed with just the right teacher who brought out the very best in each of them. They all worked very hard on their math facts and AR goals and recieved awards.

Jax and Delaney were able to attend a field trip to Incredible pizza for being a top reader in their class (Jax came from behind to beat Baylor by a point. He was determined to earn a spot to Incredible Pizza). As a reading teacher, I know all the research and thoughts for and against Accelerated Reader. However, I can see it's value in motivating young students. While my kids enjoy reading, I do think it pushed and motivated them.

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After Little Olympics, we returned to the school where the top three students were recognized in each first grade class for AR Achievement. However, we were pleasantly surprised when they announced that Delaney was not only the top reader in her class, but the entire first grade. She was also quite surprised and very pleased to accept her additonal award. For a reading teacher mama, that's close to the academy award! J/K. I can't say as I can take much credit. While, I sometimes have to encourage/nudge the boys along in reading, she motivates herself all on her own. Once again seeing so many of my "own" students struggle with reading, I am extremely grateful that my own children have experienced early success with reading. When it comes down to it, I really don't care how many points they earn in AR, as long as they find joy in reading.

Back in class, Mrs. Davison presented some fun awards to each student. Jax and Baylor, along with their friend Layne received the "3 Muskateer" award for being inseperable. Delaney earned the "life saver" award for always being willing to help.

As I sat in their classroom, I just couldn't help but think how fast this year has flown by.

Little Olympics

While the kids have been busy with end of the year field trips and activities, we haven't been able to attend much. However, we both were able to make it the the First Grade Little Olympics, which was a lot of fun. Each student competed in 4 events: baseball throw, 30 yard dash, ball dash, and obstacle course. Previous to this day, they held qualifications and a student(s), with the best time ,in the three leg race, wheel barrow, and sack race were chosen to represent their class. Delaney represented her class in the girls 3 leg race and sack race. Jax represented his class in the boys 3 leg race. I think the crowd and student favorite came at the end during tug-of-war. Mrs. Davison's class fought hard for a second place finish.

Jax ended up with 3rd place in the 3 leg race, 3rd baseball throw, 3rd in 30 yard dash, 6th in obstacle course and 8th in big ball dash.

Baylor placed 2nd in the 30 yard dash, 5th in big ball dash, and 6th in baseball throw.

Delaney earned 1st in sack race, 1st in obstacle course, 1st in baseball throw, 1st in 3 leg race, 2nd in 20 yard dash, 3rd in obstacle course, 8th in big ball dash.

They are already looking forward to Second Grade Olympics!

Easter

Yes, Easter was a month ago, but my lap top was down, I was busy, and pretty much just neglectful when it came to keeping this updated. So, here's the belated Easter highlight. What should have been a warm beautiful sunny Easter, turned out to be cold and wet. While we missed some of the outdoor activities, the kids had a blast playing with their cousins

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