Two semester exams on Monday and Tuesday and then movie time for two days!
Christopher turned in his PE uniform and cleaned out the PE locker on Tuesday. He cleaned out his school locker on Monday.
No backpacks on Wednesday or Thursday. He just took his phone and a pencil. He did have one last tutoring session Wednesday a.m. to re-work a quiz he took the day he got back from our baby weekend.
I can't believe the year is done.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Seventh Grade Football
We had our meeting last night for seventh grade football. There are many forms to fill out -- and we need to get a physical done, which I've already scheduled for mid-June.
The coach said about 70 percent of the kids who play football have never played before -- I find that hard to believe, but maybe because my son has been playing football for years now, I cannot comprehend it!
I'm so excited that practice will be after school at school -- no more driving from downtown in pre-5 p.m. traffic to get him and then going back toward downtown in 5 p.m. traffic. And, games are on Tuesdays -- not Saturday a.m. And, everything is free. All we have to buy are cleats.
I'm ready for seventh-grade school football.
The coach said about 70 percent of the kids who play football have never played before -- I find that hard to believe, but maybe because my son has been playing football for years now, I cannot comprehend it!
I'm so excited that practice will be after school at school -- no more driving from downtown in pre-5 p.m. traffic to get him and then going back toward downtown in 5 p.m. traffic. And, games are on Tuesdays -- not Saturday a.m. And, everything is free. All we have to buy are cleats.
I'm ready for seventh-grade school football.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Intramurals
We have it at 7:30 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
We play basketball.
Jake and Brandon are on my team most of the time. Sometimes we win.
We play basketball.
Jake and Brandon are on my team most of the time. Sometimes we win.
Nepal Project
Wrapping up the year with a project. Uh, why now?
It's a social studies project so that means all kinds of Internet searching.
Christopher selected the Asian country of Nepal. Oh, and he was supposed to include it's history. Seriously, a 1500 year-old-country's history on a poster board.
He was most excited about the flag and using a font for Nepal that looks "Chinese."
When will homework be done? School's almost out!?
It's a social studies project so that means all kinds of Internet searching.
Christopher selected the Asian country of Nepal. Oh, and he was supposed to include it's history. Seriously, a 1500 year-old-country's history on a poster board.
He was most excited about the flag and using a font for Nepal that looks "Chinese."
When will homework be done? School's almost out!?
Monday, May 4, 2009
Monthly
It seems to be monthly postings these days -- we used to be so on top of this stuff.
Recap:
Athletics -- Christopher is in the athletics class for next year and has been doing intramurals at 7:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. He loves it.
TAKS -- Oh, our favorite. This is not a pass/fail year, meaning we just take it to take it. He had Reading and Math last week. He said the math was easy -- he only missed two -- one he had to ask me about which in turn we had to ask Allison -- definition of an acute angle. He said reading was tough. I think it's just exhausting. Six passages with about 10 questions each. But it's over and again, it doesn't matter.
Academics -- Oh, yeah, the important stuff. He's making As again, but math has dropped to a B. I'm sure he'll pick it up before the end of the nine weeks. He's struggling with English right now -- his teacher reads aloud from a book and the kids then take a quiz. He had tutoring this morning (no intramurals which he hated!) to help him with his listening comprehension skills. I think the teacher dims the lights -- and it is the last period of the day -- perfect combination for falling asleep, right!?
He's growing up and I've seen such a change from this time last year to now. His conversations are so much more grown up and the questions he asks -- whew. Girls still aren't a big deal. And, he still calls me everyday as he walks home -- actually, walks about a block and then Garrett's grandparents pick him up. He will still tell me he loves me and hold my hand from time to time. But there are times when he says "mom" in that voice of a pre-teen. Aggravated, frustrated, irritated type voice. Yeah, hormones.
Today he had a science test and said it was easy. He likes to study last minute -- hmmm, where did he get that from?! -- but has a great memory.
Only a few weeks left and we're on to seventh grade.
Recap:
Athletics -- Christopher is in the athletics class for next year and has been doing intramurals at 7:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. He loves it.
TAKS -- Oh, our favorite. This is not a pass/fail year, meaning we just take it to take it. He had Reading and Math last week. He said the math was easy -- he only missed two -- one he had to ask me about which in turn we had to ask Allison -- definition of an acute angle. He said reading was tough. I think it's just exhausting. Six passages with about 10 questions each. But it's over and again, it doesn't matter.
Academics -- Oh, yeah, the important stuff. He's making As again, but math has dropped to a B. I'm sure he'll pick it up before the end of the nine weeks. He's struggling with English right now -- his teacher reads aloud from a book and the kids then take a quiz. He had tutoring this morning (no intramurals which he hated!) to help him with his listening comprehension skills. I think the teacher dims the lights -- and it is the last period of the day -- perfect combination for falling asleep, right!?
He's growing up and I've seen such a change from this time last year to now. His conversations are so much more grown up and the questions he asks -- whew. Girls still aren't a big deal. And, he still calls me everyday as he walks home -- actually, walks about a block and then Garrett's grandparents pick him up. He will still tell me he loves me and hold my hand from time to time. But there are times when he says "mom" in that voice of a pre-teen. Aggravated, frustrated, irritated type voice. Yeah, hormones.
Today he had a science test and said it was easy. He likes to study last minute -- hmmm, where did he get that from?! -- but has a great memory.
Only a few weeks left and we're on to seventh grade.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Time Flies
It's been over a month since Christopher and I posted. Time flies.
Christopher wrapped up his third nine weeks with straight As. He's done so well this year. I can't believe his only B in the first nine weeks was an 89!
He's enjoying his art class so much -- his basketball piece was in the district art show and received a blue ribbon.
Science and Math are still the top core subjects with him. Social Studies falls in and out of favor based on the day and the project.
His recent Reading "Heritage" project earned him a 100. He started off thinking Petri was a Greek last name so when we explained the Lithuanian background and the fact he was a mix of German, Lithuanian and British from my side . . . he was really confused. Then, throw in African and he didn't know what country's flag to put on the project.
Tomorrow, he begins sixth-grade intramurals at 7:30 a.m. I'm sure this is a way for coaches to see the kids in action before seventh-grade sports. He's kind of nervous, but excited at the same time. His concern is the clothes he will wear.
Only nine weeks of sixth grade to go . . .
Christopher wrapped up his third nine weeks with straight As. He's done so well this year. I can't believe his only B in the first nine weeks was an 89!
He's enjoying his art class so much -- his basketball piece was in the district art show and received a blue ribbon.
Science and Math are still the top core subjects with him. Social Studies falls in and out of favor based on the day and the project.
His recent Reading "Heritage" project earned him a 100. He started off thinking Petri was a Greek last name so when we explained the Lithuanian background and the fact he was a mix of German, Lithuanian and British from my side . . . he was really confused. Then, throw in African and he didn't know what country's flag to put on the project.
Tomorrow, he begins sixth-grade intramurals at 7:30 a.m. I'm sure this is a way for coaches to see the kids in action before seventh-grade sports. He's kind of nervous, but excited at the same time. His concern is the clothes he will wear.
Only nine weeks of sixth grade to go . . .
Saturday, March 7, 2009
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