2011-2012 School Year

So the kids do this thing called school.  They went to it and did well this past year (2011-2012). 

Big Kids - Last Day of School 2012 

If they didn't we wouldn't tell you about it and you might not see the kids when you come over because they'd be locked in the shoe closet. 

Danny surviving a near photobomb from classmate and random lady

Danny finished the fourth grade with Mrs. Sanders.  He was able to get himself on the A/B Honor Roll for the year.  We're thinking he paid somebody off.  Danny also worked hard and earned his Nevada Citizenship Award.  Now, they just don't hand these things out like candy.  The award requires the student to identify all counties, county seats, past and present governors, recite the state song (Home Means Nevada), etc.  Danny enjoyed playing with his friends Jordan, Linden and William.  He was also in the GATE program and enjoyed going to it every week.  His favorite games were basketball and four-square.

Rachel had so many awards she ran out of hands

Rachel had Mrs. Cupit (yeah, just one letter off from having a teacher with a bow and arrows and hearts while flying through the air) for third grade.  Rachel made it her second year in a row on the A Honor Roll.  Rachel loved to play 'circle ball' and look for ladybugs.  We're not sure how you play circle ball, but she enjoyed it.  She too was in GATE and enjoyed her weekly classes.  One of her favorite things was learning how to write in cursive.  Her class friends were Ashley Rider (on the storm), Kalee Hoo (What?  When?  Where?  Why?) and Amanda Elliot (ET phone home).  Sorry, I had to add the parenthetical comments for those.

Aaron was taller than his teacher . . . when she was kneeling

Aaron was a big time, full-day kindergartner with Mrs. Gourley.  Aaron liked to participate in running races and playing on the playground equipment.  He became an amazing reader, but especially liked math.  At the end of the year Aaron stated in the kindergarten program that he would like to be a teacher when he grows up.  He was the recipient of some citizenship award, but never fully disclosed all of the details about this award (we had to learn about it from some of his classmates).  His best buddies were Tyson, Brody and Toree.  Yes, the last one is a girl.  A girl that wants to be a hair stylist when she grows up.  His first like.  Awwwww.