I am having a hard time believing another school year has come and gone!
Let's start with Matthew. Matthew had a great 2nd Grade year. His teacher was Mrs. Cook and she was a sweet gal. I really had a fun time getting to know her. Mrs. Cook was a great teacher for Matthew. She pushed him when he needed a push and loved him through out the entire year. She constantly praised him for trying his best and for doing so good on everything he did. I couldn't have asked for a better teacher.
Matthew had a lot of fun with school, recess, lunch, and friends. I realized early in the year that he was a typical boy and could care less if he got 100% on anything. He was just happy to understand what he was learning and if he passed. I accepted that with quite a bit of struggle, but I did come to accept this new attitude.
Matthew hated homework, especially reading. He finally found a love for reading at the end of the school year as long as it was interesting books. His favorite... Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
He is already looking forward to 3rd grade and Mrs. Knighton's class.
Now to Kimberly. Boy what a 5th grade year we had! Kimberly had a wonderful teacher in Mrs. Alexander. She was very sweet and respectful and loved Kimberly. She constantly pushed Kimberly in being her best self. She was the perfect teacher for Kimberly during this year.
Kimberly had an up and down year. Of course she is at that age where the hormones are starting and they are out of control. Part of the year was a huge struggle just getting her to want to go to school (all hormonal issues). Luckily Mrs. Alexander understood and did everything she could to encourage Kim to keep her head up and get thru this struggling time. We did get past this and got a hold of those hormones (or how to deal with them better) and had a great rest of the year.
Kim is an extremely friendly gal and had friends all over the place. She made a best friend this year in Bekah and they are two peas in a pod. I love seeing these two girls together.
Kim did have to deal with some more bullying this year but after her struggles last year, she was ready for them this year. If she was treated unkindly by anyone, she either blew them off or let them know how she felt. I was very proud of her standing up for herself.
Kimberly did very well in school this year. So good that she was awarded the Presidential Excellence award (even signed by the President of the United States, himself).
On to new adventures in 6th grade and middle school!
