Why My Kids Are Awesome

As we near the end of another school year 'tis the season for awards ceremonies. Yesterday and today I was able to attend Kaylee's kindergarten awards and Jacob's 3rd grade awards, respectively. My children are awesome. Kaylee came away with a "Good Citizenship" award, an "Excellence in Art" award, an "Excellence in Writing" award and a "Reading Achievement" award. Good job, Kaylee! Way to be an excellent kindergartner!

Jacob received a "Certificate of Attendance" award (he would have had perfect attendance but we pulled him out for one day to go to Disney World :D ), an "Honor Roll" award, a "Distinguished Performance in Technology" award, an "Excellence in Reading" award (best reader in his individual class), a "Good Citizenship" award, and a "Reading Achievement" award. What is so exciting about the last reading award is that each child at the beginning of the year set a goal to reach 50 points in Accelerated Reading tests. In other words, the child reads a book then takes a test on the computer and then earns points. Jacob earned his 50 points within the first nine weeks of school. His award was for reaching 262 reading points! He had the most points out of the entire third grade! With his award he received a certificate, a dog tag, and a $50 gift card to Walmart! Holy Hannah! We are so proud of you, Jacob!

And this is why my kids are awesome.