Thursday, May 23, 2013

I Think I Am Gonna Brag a Little

I went to Jillian's 3rd grade awards assembly on Tuesday.   My girl was the only student in her school (3rd-5th grade) to read over 3 million words.   They handed out the 1 and 2 million word reader awards and then announced that one person had done even more.   When the assistant principal said that one student had read 3 million words and then called her name, Jillian got a huge cheer.   I cried.   She set a goal, worked hard, and achieved the goal.  

 Then she got recognized for having all As all year long.  

She had two precious teachers.   I have adored them.   We have had a stress-free year, and most of that is because of these phenomenal women.   Jillian is a better student and person because of them.   I just pray we can have that kind of year next year.
I also got a little something this week.   Our school district has a district wide service where they honor those retiring and those who have taught in the district for a several years.  They start recognizing at the 10 year mark and then go by 5s from there on out.   I received my 15 year pin yesterday.   Aren't I too young to have worked for 15 years?   I had a ornery student tell me today that I must of started when I was 3.  Ha!  

It has been a good week and a good school year.   I have a few more hours, and then we can call it finished.   I am looking forward to some rest, getting a potty trained boy, and some relaxation.   That middle one and the last one seem to contradict each other.   Hopefully we can get the potty training done and then I can relax.   Pray for us!

2 comments:

Kimberley said...

WOW, congratulations to you both! Very impressive accomplishments!!

p.s. jacob was 3yrs 2mos before he was potty trained. thought he was going to wear a diaper to kindergarten!

Kelley said...

That is fantastic Erin! Congrats to you both!