A couple week's ago, I got to go to Charlotte's class and share some photos and anecdotes from Paris. They were in the middle of their France unit. I showed photos of Notre Dame & the Sacre Coure, the ole Eiffle, some mounted police officers and a police car that seemed 180 degrees from a standard issue Crown Victoria. I also got to use Ms. S' SMART BOARD for my presentation, which made me want an Ipad even more.
They asked questions like, how many photos did you take? Do all police ride horses? Is that a castle too? I showed them some of the few trinkets I had, Eiffle Tower keychain that I got for free, Charlotte's Eiffle tower Christmas Tree decoration, a Euro (a coin, not a bill) and a $2 Euro just to add some more material.
They were the sweetest, cutest audience to which I'd ever presented. Daniel was very forgiving of me when I called him Nicholas too. Charlotte was very happy to have me here...she requested I do it when she heard about the France unit last October. The camradiery in her class is AMAZING, especially when compared to Natalies...they all go to each other's bday parties, regardless of gender.
I cannot believe they will be doing assessments for the new Kindergarteners in a few weeks. I think I will miss it more than Charlottte.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
The week ends...
Yesterday, I had the great honor of chaperoning the Daisies. Charlotte and her troop went to Madison Fire Station #7 and OMG, did the Kindergarteners bring the cute! Charlotte checked in with me often, hung out with her nice friends and we all had fun. I love her class, I love her Daisies troop. I am so glad I had a second student at SMG because Natalie's class is so completely different. I am still in shock at the savvy "mean girl" behavior of her class, that started in freaking Kindergarten. And, apparently, nothing can be done but lip service. It's an unlucky class for my sweet, empathetic, kind and plays-by-the-rules Natalie to be placed in but the universe just isn't always fair. Charlotte and I will help her get through. We are both her biggest fans.
Auntie is coming to visit with Olivia and Jillian tonight. Tomorrow, I'm back at SMG to volunteer for the rummage sale. Sometimes I wonder why I even bother to volunteer there but I've always been a time giver, in addition to opening my checkbook for tuition, monthly giving, etc. They do learn some good lessons at the lil parochial too.
Tomorrow night, we party with the Texans for St Patricks Day. It's Bill's bday and CJ is throwing him a party, because they like to party. And kids are always included as well...Jamie and Izzy are becomming good friends to our two ones. I love them all!
80 degrees today, yesterday and likely tomorrow. March 16! No winter this year...I can count on one hand the days we actually accumulated snow. I fear global warming is alive and well in 'sconnie.
Time to get the girls! TTFN, SI.
Auntie is coming to visit with Olivia and Jillian tonight. Tomorrow, I'm back at SMG to volunteer for the rummage sale. Sometimes I wonder why I even bother to volunteer there but I've always been a time giver, in addition to opening my checkbook for tuition, monthly giving, etc. They do learn some good lessons at the lil parochial too.
Tomorrow night, we party with the Texans for St Patricks Day. It's Bill's bday and CJ is throwing him a party, because they like to party. And kids are always included as well...Jamie and Izzy are becomming good friends to our two ones. I love them all!
80 degrees today, yesterday and likely tomorrow. March 16! No winter this year...I can count on one hand the days we actually accumulated snow. I fear global warming is alive and well in 'sconnie.
Time to get the girls! TTFN, SI.
Friday, March 2, 2012
3rd Grade Performer
"Don't ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive.
And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."
- Howard Thurman
Natalie rocked it last night.
Charlotte and Natalie had swim west last night at 5 and 5:15 respectively. Charlotte finished up comfortably at 5:30 and Natalie had to scoot out of the pool at 5:45, get showered and dried in order to be at school for her concert at 6:25. We made the time crunch.
Up in the risers, I watched our 3rd grader shine like a bright star. I've always been sadly shocked at how early the mean girl behavior begins. There was some of that going on last night but sweet Natalie rose above and sang her heart out. Smiling and singing next to a group of girls too cool to really get into it. I hope you always let your beautiful light shine, my dear. And, always, always be better than the haters. You did such a great job with your performance and your spirit and soul were brighter than the sunshine you bring to a sometimes not friendly school environment.
And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."
- Howard Thurman
Natalie rocked it last night.
Charlotte and Natalie had swim west last night at 5 and 5:15 respectively. Charlotte finished up comfortably at 5:30 and Natalie had to scoot out of the pool at 5:45, get showered and dried in order to be at school for her concert at 6:25. We made the time crunch.
Up in the risers, I watched our 3rd grader shine like a bright star. I've always been sadly shocked at how early the mean girl behavior begins. There was some of that going on last night but sweet Natalie rose above and sang her heart out. Smiling and singing next to a group of girls too cool to really get into it. I hope you always let your beautiful light shine, my dear. And, always, always be better than the haters. You did such a great job with your performance and your spirit and soul were brighter than the sunshine you bring to a sometimes not friendly school environment.
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