Rock Stars, chess & chalk? I know, it’s a random mish mosh of what we’ve been up to this past week as the the school year comes to a close!
I volunteered to coordinate the class gift for John’s class. Her theme is “Rock Stars” and she did an outstanding job interweaving this into everything throughout the year. So, it only seemed appropriate that her class gift would follow suit.
I made notecards for each student with three different titles “the award goes to Miss C”, “the winner for excellence in teaching”, and “a standing ovation for Miss C”. Each child wrote her a note and signed their name on the “Presented by” line. I had them all bound into a book at Kinkos for just a few dollars. In addition, families were invited to contribute money to the pot. She’s getting married later this year and we knew cash to go towards those expenses would be wonderful!
For the end of the year party, Miss C hosted “Grammy Awards”! She donned her evening gown and invite the kids to dress up like rock stars. They entered through the decorated stage door and walked the red carpet to receive their awards. Snacks included punch, microphone cupcakes, popcorn and cookies.
At some point this summer, once the school year is well behind us, I will share more about John’s third grade year and how we credit this amazing teacher for saving him.
But for now, let’s talk about chess. John wrapped up his third year of chess and the baby finished his first semester!! Little Whit came in second place for Blitz Chess Tournament amongst the Rookie players (ie. first timers). I think he had fun, but he’s really pushing for fit club next year. (I refuse to pay for an extra hour of PE when they have sports and run around in the yard every afternoon already.) Big brother was runner up overall Chess Champion for 3rd-5th graders. Not too shabby for being at the youngest end of that spectrum. He also received one of the coveted “I Beat the Coach” trophies that he’s eyed for years now. A pretty big accomplishment!!
And, last but not least, I finished up the year long chalk pic project in the baby’s kindergarten class. The teachers presented each family with a wonderful hard back shutterfly book documenting their year, with each of these pictures included. It will be something we will always cherish! (Those socks…ugh!)
And, with that, we’re knocking on summer’s door!!! I’ve been preparing for our annual Walk of Fame and a “Coolest Summer Ever” after party. I cannot wait to have these kids home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
xoxo
I volunteered to coordinate the class gift for John’s class. Her theme is “Rock Stars” and she did an outstanding job interweaving this into everything throughout the year. So, it only seemed appropriate that her class gift would follow suit.
I made notecards for each student with three different titles “the award goes to Miss C”, “the winner for excellence in teaching”, and “a standing ovation for Miss C”. Each child wrote her a note and signed their name on the “Presented by” line. I had them all bound into a book at Kinkos for just a few dollars. In addition, families were invited to contribute money to the pot. She’s getting married later this year and we knew cash to go towards those expenses would be wonderful!
For the end of the year party, Miss C hosted “Grammy Awards”! She donned her evening gown and invite the kids to dress up like rock stars. They entered through the decorated stage door and walked the red carpet to receive their awards. Snacks included punch, microphone cupcakes, popcorn and cookies.
At some point this summer, once the school year is well behind us, I will share more about John’s third grade year and how we credit this amazing teacher for saving him.
But for now, let’s talk about chess. John wrapped up his third year of chess and the baby finished his first semester!! Little Whit came in second place for Blitz Chess Tournament amongst the Rookie players (ie. first timers). I think he had fun, but he’s really pushing for fit club next year. (I refuse to pay for an extra hour of PE when they have sports and run around in the yard every afternoon already.) Big brother was runner up overall Chess Champion for 3rd-5th graders. Not too shabby for being at the youngest end of that spectrum. He also received one of the coveted “I Beat the Coach” trophies that he’s eyed for years now. A pretty big accomplishment!!
And, last but not least, I finished up the year long chalk pic project in the baby’s kindergarten class. The teachers presented each family with a wonderful hard back shutterfly book documenting their year, with each of these pictures included. It will be something we will always cherish! (Those socks…ugh!)
And, with that, we’re knocking on summer’s door!!! I’ve been preparing for our annual Walk of Fame and a “Coolest Summer Ever” after party. I cannot wait to have these kids home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
xoxo
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