A mom can brag (sometimes), can't she?

Before we get any further into the summer (today is our 2 week school-free anniversary) I must take a moment to write a word about my children's academic successes for the 2011-2012 school year.

#1's successes include:

• mastering all her multiplication and division facts
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• being the only 3rd grader in her school to score 100% on her benchmark exams in reading
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• making it to the final 3 of her class spelling bee and intentionally spelling her word wrong so she wouldn't be subjected to the attention of having to compete in her school wide spelling bee

Favorite book in 3rd grade: "Where the Red Fern Grows"

Hardest thing about 3rd grade: "coming up with original ideas for writing assignments"



 #2's successes include:

• upgrading to chapter books
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• writing engaging and imaginative journal entries
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• mastering his addition and subtraction facts

Favorite unit of study: Ancient Egypt

Hardest part about 1st grade: "homework!"

#3's successes include:

• greater emotional maturity
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• tons of new vocabulary words including: assume, awkward, prefer, and gracious.  (These words may or may not be used in correct context but they are nonetheless adorable in her munchkin, lisp-ridden voice.)
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•  learning that it's OK to make mistakes

Favorite thing to draw: "a cat on a roller coaster"

Hardest thing at Joy School: "when my friend took away my toy"


Let's hear it for wonderful teachers!  Hip hip Hooray!  Seriously, we were so lucky to have such excellent teachers this year.  They made such a difference.


PS. I am loving being on a schedule of our own making.  The kids are happy, I'm happy.  I love summer break!