Great Expectations

Alex's school is a Great Expectations school.  They have learned expectations such as "We will value one another as unique and special individuals", "We will use good manners saying please, thank you, and excuse me", "We will not laugh at or make fun of another's mistakes, use sarcasm or put downs, and we will cheer each other to success."  They say these each morning in their classroom and have great hand motions/sign language that goes with them.  They also say them at the Rise and Shine that they have on Monday mornings as a whole school.

Alex's teacher chose him to recite the expectations at the assembly.  He was supposed to do 1-4 and another student was supposed to do 5-8.  I guess Alex didn't know to stop and he just kept on going.  The other student just did them with Alex.  It was fun to see him on the stage speaking in the microphone.  It was a proud mama moment!

Student of the Month

Alex was chosen to be Student of the Month from his class.  His school is a Great Expectations school. Each month they have an expectation they learn and practice.  He was chosen for Honesty.  I didn't think to ask what he did that was so honest to earn him this award!  Nonetheless, I am so extremely proud of him for showing his teacher he is worthy to be chosen as Student of the Month!  Yea Alex! 

Grandparent's Day

Today was Grandparent's Day at Alex's school.  Alex invited Pop and Nana to join him.  They got to have donuts, juice, and coffee together and then the grandparents were invited to the classroom to see where all the magic happens.  Mrs. Rhine, the biggest blessing for Alex, had a little project for the grandparents and kids to do together.  It was a poem about growing older and how important grandparents are.  Then they all traced their hands inside each other.  Alex's was in the the middle, Nana's around his, and Pop's around hers.  It was just precious!  Alex is so lucky to have grandparents that live here locally to join in fun activities like this!

First Days of School

This is a very late post, but I still wanted to share with you.  The kids started and are having a wonderful time at school this year.  Alex is in Kindergarten and Abby is in preschool twice a week.  Both were so excited to start back and have loved every second.

Alex is at the brand new Bixby school, Bixby Northeast.  This school was built to accommodate the growing population on the North side of the river.  His school is relatively small compared to the other elementaries in the district.  There are about 3 sections of each grade, Pre-K through 6.  The other elementaries have about 6-8 sections of each grade.  I'm glad he is at a smaller school!  His teacher has been teaching Kindergarten for several years in Bixby and I am so impressed!  Although I've yet to meet her or see his school because of the bed rest, everything I've heard from Brad and my mom are very impressive to me as a former teacher.  Everything that is done is done so well.  It is so organized and planned out perfectly.  The principal seems to be so involved and I can just tell that she works well with her staff.  The materials that come home with Alex are above and beyond.

His teacher has really taught him so much in the short time he's been at school.  His vocabulary and the way he plays has changed and I can tell it's because of what he has been learning.  It's so cute!  He has family projects and fun activities to do at home then bring to school to share.  Alex is so happy to go to school each day!  He runs through the house singing, "I love school!"  It really warms my heart to hear him and see him so excited!

Abby is back at Faith United Methodist for preschool twice a week.  She is so happy to go and comes home in a great mood.  No crying at all this year!  She has two teachers, and again, Brad and my mom say they are both great.  I'm excited to meet her teachers, too!

Brad and my mom have been so wonderful about getting the kids to and from school each day.  Usually Brad takes them and my mom picks them up.  I am really looking forward to going to their schools, seeing their rooms, and meeting their teachers.  Soon enough!  The good thing is, I'll be able to take the new baby with us and the kids will get to show off their new baby sister!