Schools out for Summer !!!

Well they did it. They made it through a year of school at Sheppard Elementary. 

Sophie's year was not what she had hoped.  It was an extremely difficult year for her.  She is a friendly, outgoing girl who loves to make friends.  But this school - or more to the point - her class was not any of those.  There was one girl- Leilani - who is the queen of the nasty girls club. She tells the girls in the class who they can be friends with and who to dislike.  It was hard for Sophie.  Then on top of that her teacher was the adult version of Leilani.  Oh well here's to 4th grade being a much better year..
Bye Bye 3rd grade - hello 4th grade.

The photo above shows Sophie on the last day of third grade holding a photo of her from the first day.
Jack had a great year.  He is very shy and usually has a hard time making friends.  He made many friends and had boys to play with all the time.  He also found a love of math through an amazing teacher - Mrs. Hill. Mrs. Rodriguez rocked at Science and got him loving it so much.  All of his teachers were awesome. On to 6th grade next year..the last year at this elementary school -
Bye Bye 5th grade - hello 6th grade.

The above photo shows Jack on the last day of 5th grade holding a photo of himself from the first day of school.

My 4th grade girl and 6th grade boy.  So proud of you both.

My Joshie is 23. Happy Birthday!!!

23 years ago today at exactly 5:29 pm on 5-29-1991 my first true love was given to me. 
Joshua Maximus Hebert.  I am so blessed to have this young man in my life.  He has been with me through thick and thin.  We have weathered so much together and I adore him.
Happy Birthday Joshie- you will always be my little man.

I love these pictures.  My little man was always up for a photo op.  He is the first true bow head in the family.  And like all kids- he loved boxes more than the toys that came in them.  He was always so snuggly and loved his food.

He grew into such a cute young man.  Loved the water but not so much the sand.  Liked to laugh and be outdoors.  And was up for any trip to somewhere new.

His early love of water led to his love of the pool and the swim team. He grew into a wonderful young man. And didn't mind being crazy when it was called for.

His senior pictures were so great- they covered and showed his true personality.

He is now figuring out what he wants to do with his life when he "grows up".  He has found his niche - food industry  - specifically restaurant chef /owner.

 Its been a long road - 23 years - but I wouldn't trade it for the world.  I love you so much.  Thanks for letting me be your mom.

I love you- mom

Awards Day at Sheppard Elementary

Usually I hate awards days at schools.  Why?  Because they are basically for the suck ups -teachers pets or the kids who come to school sick all year and make my kids ill just so they can get their perfect attendance award.  Seriously?  Why is there an award for that anyway- get a life kids.  Take a day off and have some fun.  haha

But we figured we'd try it out here at a new school - if it went badly like before we'd just skip it next year.  I was pleasantly surprised it was based on academic achievements not who is the teachers' favorite kids. 
Sophie's class is ready to go...

Here she is getting her Commendation in Reading for the STAAR test.

 Here she is getting her all A's honor roll. 

I am so proud of you my smartie pants Sophie!!!

Next up its Jack's turn.

Yes, Jack got commendation on Reading in the STAAR test.  You rock Jack !!!!

Here he is getting his other awards and a hug from his awesome teacher- Mrs. Atkins.

It was an amazing day.  I can't wait to do it again next year. 
Rock on kiddos--- keep up those grades.

Sheppard Elementary Field Day

When I was younger I loved field day at the end of school.  It was a time to compete in all things track and field.  No different now-except in Texas it is crazy hot outside.  ugh.

Ready - set - GO!!!

Jack and his buddy Joey.

Sophie and her bestie M'lia.

Its the beginning of field day for Sophie's 3rd grade class. It was a bit sad as all the schools classes had team shirts. Well except Sophie's class.  Seems her teacher who believes in doing the bare minimum to collect a paycheck felt it best to not do them nor ask parents for any help.  It was embarrassing and wrong on so many levels.  Have to say - don't like that woman at all.

Next up is Jack's 40 yard dash.    Ready, set....

Love to see this boy run.  He loves running.

Look at him go.

 Even his teacher Mrs. Atkins got in on the fun. She is a first year teacher and she has so much enjoyment for it.  She was a great motivator all year long. 

Now, Sophie's 40 yard dash....ready set - GO

GO GIRL !!!

The girl is competitive in all she does.  She gets that from her mama.  :)

She has such a great love for all athletics.  

Now if there is anything Sophie can do well- Hula Hooping is right up there with Gymnastics. 
Girl loves to HOOP!!!

They even did a sack race.

 

But my favorite to watch was the hurdles.  You'll see why.

The girl has air..jeesh

 I am saddened that not many photos of Jack were had.  I couldn't find his class and by the time I did find them they were almost done with outdoors.  Next year I will be better at it. 

5th and 3rd grade done -on to 6th and 4th.

Under the sea...

Don't you wish your doctor had such fun exam rooms?

Willy Wonka & Chocolate Factory Project - Sophie

The class was reading the book and watching the movie.  Sophie was to pick a scene and recreate it in a triorama.  She and I watched the movie and she chose the Egg room.  
We spent a great deal of time finding cheap things to use in the project.  
Sophie did it all herself except for the glue gun and cutting the foam core.  
Voila!!!

A close up of the whole room.  Right down to the papered boxes and the golden eggs. 
 

We really enjoyed making the scales.  The drop down things are made of plastic salad tongs.  Cute right?

She did a great job.  I thought it was the best in the class but I'd expect nothing less from my little crafting buddy.

While the girls are off in NC the boys play in the Wichita Mtns.

We left for NC - girls weekend.  I asked Jack if he wanted to come too but he passed as there was no internet or wifi there.  As we painted rooms and picked strawberries they went camping in the Wichita Mountains.  

I missed this boy the whole time I was gone.