savannah Savannah's Pre-School Christmas Program Savannah's pre-school had a very fun musical Christmas program this week. They worked hard learning the music and they even quoted some Bible verses from memory.
Carson's Science Project Carson's class all did science projects. So Carson decided to grow sugar crystals. It look a long time and was tough to document. So we choose to measure the strength of the different types of tape we had in the garage. We taped a loop of fishing line
Oh yeah, it was a FUN RUN Mt. Bethel Elementary had a Fun Run a couple of weeks ago. There were half-mile, 1-mile and 5K runs, and Carson and Tucker ran the 1-mile. They each got a medal for participation, along with their Fun Run t-shirts. They did a good job running and
tucker Tucker's First Book - The Book of Mysteries Tucker has been writing and illustrating books at school and is proud of his accomplishment. He brings them home and reads them to us during reading time. Then he'll take Savannah to the side and read them books to her and describe the pictures to her. It is
Muffin Moms Morning Tucker's class invited all the moms to come in and have some mini-muffins and apple juice this morning. They also put on a musical program - they sang nursery rhymes with a cool rock beat! Tucker was so happy to have his mom in class with him, he
Random fall pictures Our entryway Savannah's new school lunchbag Kids raking up leaves Savannah after preschool Thanksgiving feast day
Carson's Haunted House book report Carson read a 'Boxcar Children' mystery and made up this haunted house book report project for school. Each window has information about the book. Carson giving a tutorial on rubber-band bracelets.
carson Carson's Market Day Raffle Throughout the school year, the students are able to accumulate school dollars. Then they have a market day where each student has to hand make their own product, determine their marketing strategy and pricing and run their own little business. Carson decided to hold a raffle for a bird house
School Playground We went to our elementary school playground with Grandma and Grandpa Aksland while they were here. It has two short nature trails that we explored, then played on the play equipment. Nice playground.
carson Republic or Democracy? Carson and I have spent hours discussing our government and its history -- explaining some of the motivations leading to the structure of our government. His teacher has made a concerted effort to convince his class that we are a democracy. This evening, Carson and I spend quite a bit of
carson Carson's Brochure on Greece Carson was assigned to create a brochure on Greece, with very specific content to be included. So we decided to make it in PowerPoint, which Carson learned to use pretty quickly. We had the entire thing complete, when his teacher told him that he could not use a computer for
Tucker said Last week, as we were waiting at the bus stop, Tucker said, 'I just wanna go to Kindergarten in Sparks. I just wanna go back to Sparks and go to kindergarten. I just wanna go back to Sparks cause I like being close to my Grandmas. I like my
First Day at Mt. Bethel Elementary 7am, just before walking down the street to the bus stop. Tucker is still asleep. After school is over, the boys look pretty happy. They both have had a good experience so far. They have very good teachers, Mrs. Hoeflinger and Mrs. Smith for Tucker. Both classes have two teachers
UPDATE after a 2-month hiatus Tucker after his Valentine's Day party at preschool. The boys all in one spot. We finally got to go tour the train at the Sparks Heritage Museum. They have put a lot of work into making the train look nice and we enjoyed seeing inside. I've
Award This is the second time Carson has been rewarded for his 'community spirit, kindness and respect for others'. So he got to get a much-awaited Beyblade. Way to go, Carson! We are so glad you are a good kid who's respectful to others. Comments Andrea
School Cafeteria Food Carson decided to eat hot lunch at the school cafeteria this week. Yesterday I asked him what he ate --- fish. I asked him if it was like fish sticks or more like a filet. He responsed, "No. It wasn't like meat." Pretty scary... Comments Andrea (Sep
carson Grade One (This was taken on the second day of school, Tucker shielding his eyes from the sun) The first day of 1st grade for Carson. A little sad, I did get choked up, just a little. I know, you're shocked, but I did get a little emotional - for 5
carson Carson's Big Day Carson's kindergarten teacher chose one student out of her whole class to be the recipient of an award for "outstanding citizenship, academics, and demonstrating respect, responsibility, and safety". These are pictures of the assembly where he received a certificate of achievement, along with a certificate to
carson Kindergarten "Promotion" Here is Carson's 'promotion' certificate, as opposed to 'graduation' certificate. I actually like the term 'promotion' better than 'graduation', cause he really isn't graduating from anything yet, is he? Carson had his last day of kindergarten yesterday and
Carson's School Picture Isn't he cute? Comments Anonymous (Sep 15, 2010): Darling boy! AuntieM (Sep 13, 2010): OH my goodness yes he is SOOOO cute! Great picture.
carson Buddy Bear Buddy Bear is somewhat of a mascot in Carson's kindergarten class. Everyday in the first month, it is given out to a new student who shows he/she has good manners and pays attention in class. Then they take the bear home that day and 'have adventures&
carson First Day of School, Ever! Here is Carson as we're walking out the door on the morning of his first day. And there he goes. A lot of parents went with their child to the classroom and took pictures, etc. It was a zoo! I had talked with a teacher last week at
carson PreK Grad-Nite Carson graduated from preschool last Thursday, his teacher Miss Heather had a graduation 'ceremony' at her house that night. Handing out diplomas. Miss Heather prompting each student to show something they learned during the year, which was a identity cheer. Each child would yell "I am (name)
carson Andelin Farm Carson's preschool class went to the Andelin farm today for a field trip. We saw baby chicks, a baby goat, a baby cow, a burrow, a couple of goats and some chickens and horses. We also got to go on a hayride around the property. Of course, I
