The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The previous post is untitled--Blogger and I aren't getting along so well. 

Sadie was Imogene Herdman in "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever."  The 5th and 6th grades presented it.  These pictures are from dress rehearsal--because of the weather, I was afraid we wouldn't have school on performance day, and somebody thought it'd be a good idea for me to run the lights.  We did have school, the kids did a fantastic job, and I didn't mess the lights up too badly.

First Day

Second Grade

Trying to get away--notice the spiked hair.  I think he wanted to cover up the spots where chunks of hair were mysteriously cut.

Sixth Grade--I'm wondering if Sadie will be taller than the pencil at the end of school.

Highlight of Sadie's day--her own locker in P.E.

Pueblo Dwelling

Sadie finished her project for social studies today.  She chose to do a Pueblo dwelling.

first day of school

Kindergarten Graduation

T.S. graduated from Kindergarten Friday. The theme was "Top Hats and Tiaras." The girls sang "Diamonds are a Girls' Best Friend" and wore gloves, boas, tiaras and large "diamond" rings. The boys sang "Top Hat" and wore top hats, bow ties and had a dancing cane. It was a neat number. T.S. received the Milky Way award for science and all of his question asking.

He had a great year with Mrs. Osmanski and Mrs. Cox.

The cane turned into a paintball gun as soon as graduation was over--I had to ask him to quit shooting it during the rest of the elementary awards.

Track Meet

Today we ran the individual events at the elementary track meet. Our team, Bow's Blasters, started the day with stretching.

The other pictures are of Sadie and T.S. at the starting line for the 50yd dash. Both of the kids ran really hard today and we were super proud of them. If you had to go to school on a Saturday, a half day of track was definitely the way to go.

Skate Time

Our school participates in a program called, "Skate Time." The kids pay a small fee, and a company brings all of the equipment needed to skate. They skate for two weeks. I didn't get pictures of Sadie this year, but I did skate with them. T.S. was quite a skater. He worked very hard to put all of his gear on by himself and even helped a few of his classmates.

Thankful Tuesday

Today, we left school around 12:45. We are officially on Thanksgiving break. The kids had fun at school today. T.S. was an Indian with the rest of the Kindergarten and the second grade. They joined the first and third grade pilgrims for the annual feast. The pilgrims and Indians all bring something that might have been served at the first Thanksgiving (or at least similar to) and, well, they feast. T.S. took grapes. They were served with nuts, beef jerky, muffins, popcorn and cheese. The feast is another thing that makes Happy great--besides the fact that it's safe to ask every kid to bring something, the pilgrims and Indians didn't dig in until "Thanks" were given.

The fourth grade graduated from the feast this year, they had their own version of Thanksgiving in their home room. A highlight was homemade rolls with REAL butter. Before this group ate, they went around the room and each fourth grader had the opportunity to tell what he/she was thankful for.

We are enjoying an afternoon of laundry and relaxation. We're thankful indeed!

Where does the time go?

We've made it through another week--time certainly seems to be flying.
Here are the highlights:
Monday--

• At morning assembly, T.S. was named Kindergarten's Outstanding Student for the second six-weeks. (This meant he was recognized and got to go on stage in front of the whole elementary--in his way-too-short sweat pants because that was all that was available that day. Thanks, Robby, for at least having those clean.)
• Fiddle Lessons--Sadie is now working on three songs.
• Dance/Cheer--Sadie and her friends are tweaking and finishing up their routines for upcoming performances at home basketball games.

Wednesday and Thursday--Sadie and T.S. spend a day and a half with GeGe. Happy hosted our district elementary and junior high UIL events those days. Sadie was an alternate for oral reading and creative writing. We were proud of her for trying out.

Friday--Sadie enjoyed a movie and ice cream sundae at school as a reward for participating in UIL. I went Christmas shopping after school. Robby and the kids hung out.

Today--We worked most of the morning putting laundry away (again, thanks, Robby for getting it washed) and returning the living room to normal after the craft explosion. Plans for the afternoon include more laundry and a visit to Nonnie's.

We are looking forward to the Thanksgiving break next week. Hopefully I'll get around to taking some pictures.

First Day of School

We ALL started school Monday.


Sadie was excited to start fourth grade. She has the same teachers she had last year, so she knew exactly what to expect. She is excited this year to add band to her schedule and to have Coach Keith (HS football coach) for PE.



T.S. was very excited and even stood on the stage in front of everyone when the Kindergarten was introduced. He was thrilled that there was an actual toy tractor and plow on the bulletin board outside his room. The theme in the elementary this year is "farm." I can think of no better one for T.S. to be starting out. He was Farmer of the Day the first day--he got to wear a John Deere cap and sit in a special recliner to read.





I am enjoying my job so far. It is fun being the fourth grade aide. I'm getting to be in the classroom for all subjects and am learning some neat ways to teach and present material. So far, it has been fun. We are all pretty tired--tonight is the last night of our church's revival that has been going on since Sunday.

We are looking forward to next week when the only activity is dance class on Monday--hopefully we'll be able to establish a better routine for getting things accomplished at home.