Last day of school

Yesterday Jessie had Teddy Bear day at school where they got to bring a blanket and stuffed animal and play games and watch a movie. Brandon had a party because he passed his final math test which was a big deal for him since math is difficult for him. Today they got to go home after their assemblies were over. Jessie's was first. She received awards for super performance in reading, writing and math. Advanced performance in spelling. The Book It! rocking reader award, Awesome acts of kindness award, AR top 93% earner silver award, AR top point earner with 26.7 points, hard worker award and perfect attendance for 4th quarter. She would have had more AR points but she didn't think she could take more than one test a week until the last few weeks of school, then she figured it out and took a test every day. Next year she will know. I am very proud of her and know she will do great in second grade. She is my little ray of sunshine and is so smart and funny and lights up a room. Almost all of the teachers know who she is because she has that kind of personality that makes herself known anywhere she goes. Her teacher told us that she will miss her and she never worried about putting her in groups because she gets along with everyone and tries to make them all feel at ease.

Brandon received excellence in spelling and technology, Colorado historian award, a citizenship award for good behaviour and 4th quarter perfect attendance. He also made the merit roll several times this year. I am also very proud of him. He may never get as many awards as Jessie but he has greatly improved in most aspects of school. He improved enough he no longer needs assistance with reading. He is making great strides in overcoming his learning disabilities and I know that one day he will do great things and any shortcomings he may have in school he more than makes up for in his compassion and personality. He is starting baseball again this summer and is already showing improvement from last year. I know I am bragging but I am trying to embrace the fact that they are growing up great rather than to think about the fact that they are growing up so fast. It is really depressing to think that Brandon is going to be a fifth grader next school year. I just hope my next blog isn't complaining about how I can't wait for school to start because they are driving me crazy. We are taking them out to eat and to the drive in movies for their end of the year celebration.