Field Day

Last week was field day for the elementary school, the weather was awesome. Eli being a 6th grade was a helper. It was also the all school picnic, the boys enjoyed hanging out with all their friends.

 Eli explaining the object of the activity.

 The did field day a little differently - they went through the activities by class - which made it a lot easier for me to see all that Lucas was doing ( didn't hurt that I was only following 1 kid).

 Shoe toss.

 Lucas got 3rd for the football throw.

 High jump.

 Knock out. Lucas was trying shoot his basket ball into the basket before his opponent.

 Lava cross - the 4 working together to move across the gym while always staying inside the hula hoops.

 Cup stacking.

 Plank Wars. Lucas took 2nd in his class. He was shaking pretty bad at the end but held in there for a long time.

 Monkey bar hang.

 Nothing like a sponge relay to cool off!

 I love this pic.

 Can't have field day w/o tug of war! The two 3rd grade classes were competing. Lucas's class gave their all but couldn't quite pull hard enough.

And the 6th graders dominated over the teachers. But in all fairness the teachers were greatly outnumbered. I still have more to post so come back for more updates.

Graduations and Awards!!

So, it is that time of the year with graduation and awards ceremonies. I combined them into one post for ease! Hope it doesn't make it too long.

 Trevor had a program for his end of preschool, he is so cute with his new glasses!

 Eli for his graduation/music program.

 Eli being awarded the President's Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. He also received a participation award for Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary And Middle School, A/B Honor roll, and Perfect Attendance.

 His certificate for completing 6th grade.

 On to the song and dance portion of the evening.

 He did great!

Officially onto middle school.

 Noah getting an Outstanding Student Award - Intramural All Star.

 Noah getting the Sportsmanship Award ( which he was one of 2 students chosen out of all the 7th graders)

Noah was also on the A/B honor roll for 4th quarter.

Lucas received a High Achievement in the Mathematics Pentathlon Top Score in District ( both the medal and trophy), and Perfect Attendance and was voted Super Reader by his classmates. Unfortunately, I had to work during Eli and Lucas's award ceremony but I am so proud of all my boys!!!!

Olympic Field Day!

Eli's Olympic Field Day!

 A parade of 6th graders.

 Passing the torch.

 Eli getting ready to do his first event.

 They had to keep the ball in the air as long as possible. Not as easy as it looks!

How far can you fling a chicken?

 Trying to keep the ball in play!

Run Eli Run!

 Finished!

 Four way tug of war!

 This one is very tricky since it was very loud - the kids in the back had a hard time hearing the front.

A sponge relay to cool off!

 A great pic of Eli and his friend.

 I love the hair! Shows how high he is jumping!

 Eli with his best friends!

High jump!

 50 yard dash.

100 yard dash. We had great weather and the kids had a great time. Eli kept saying that it was more fun than he ever expected. We have more end of the year activities so come back to see what we are up to.

Strings Festival

Eli had his strings festival and did a fantastic job. He is so happy that he went back to cello this year. 

 He is talking with his best friend (not in photo) I just love his facial expressions.

 Caught me taking his picture and brought his inner model.

 Such concentration.

Great job Eli! We have more programs coming up, so come back and see what we are up to!

Happy 50th Birthday!

 So, today was Noah's middle school's 50th birthday. They had activities and the hallways were decked out in themes from all the decades. Noah performed with his Jazz band.

Hope you have a good week!