Jacob's Happenings

*Music Program*
Along with all of Luke and Sarah's happenings, Jacob has been a busy little bee as well. Back in April, Jacob participated in the 1st grade Spring music program. They sounded so good and were so cute. But let me tell you when I told him he had to wear a Folsom Eagle shirt, blue jeans with his shirt tucked in, he exclaimed, "this is the worst day of my life!!" Oh my gosh. He can't stand to wear jeans...really...he can't stand to wear anything other than "athletic wear". Lol!

 Jacob is on the second row from the bottom, right smack in the middle. 

*Star of the Week*
Each student had the opportunity to be the Star of the Week throughout the school year. Since the list was done alphabetically, Jacob's week was in April. It turns out Ms. Lewis was out sick during his week but we tried to keep everything on track. Monday we were to send in 15 pictures that he got to show the class and then display on the bulletin board for the week. He also had to bring in his Fun Fact sheet he filled out. Tuesday we were to send in a special note from mom and dad that Ms. Lewis would read to him in front of the class. Wednesday I got to go up to the classroom and read the class a story. Jacob chose "Batter Up, SpongeBob". (*note- we are not SpongeBob fans therefore we do not watch the show but he loves this book- just had to throw that in there*) Thursday we could go up for lunch and they could have a friend eat with us. Friday the class worked on their page for his special book that Ms. Lewis spiral bound together.

His pictures on display in the classroom. 

He chose his baby picture to be displayed in the hallway with his Fun Fact sheet. 

He chose his friend Conner to sit with us at lunch.

I wanted to include the sweet note that Ms. Lewis wrote to him in his binder. So so sweet! So proud of the little man our Jacob is becoming!

Dear Jacob,

You are such a neat little boy and I love your sense of humor. It is so much fun to see you "get" some of the funny things I say and do. You always make me laugh when I see you laughing at me for something silly.

 I am amazed at the level of thinking you do on a daily basis. You certainly keep me on my teacher toes when it comes to that. I really believe that God has gifted you with a very talented mind that sees things in a very unique way and I can't wait to see what you grow up to do.

 You are such a good friend to everyone in this room and your kind heart is so noticeable.  Others are drawn to you because you are kind and encourage people with your words. You are such a good example of a well-mannered young man that others can look up to. Many of the students in our classroom want to be like you and look up to you. You are a natural born, quiet leader in our class. 

I have enjoyed teaching you and it has been such a privilege to share a small part of your growing up years with you. I love you dearly and can't wait to share in all of the great things you will do as you get older!

Love, 

Ms. Lewis

Here are a few things his classmates had to say about him in his binder:

Jacob is special because...

-He is a tough athlete.

-He is a good friend.

-He is funny.

-He is quiet.

-He is good at playing tag. 

-He is considerate of people around him.

-He has a good heart. 

-He is always fair.

-He is good at baseball.

-He is a good reader.

-He loves Ms. Lewis

-He is a really good classmate.

Ms. Lewis also had this to say about you on the picture slideshow DVD she made for each of you. Such a special treasure to have from 1st grade...

Jacob,

Is there anything related to math that you cannot do? You are our strong mathematician and you are such a whiz at it. I love your sense of humor and how you get things that other students don't. You laugh at all of my silly jokes and it cracks me up. You have been such a good friend to many in our classroom and all the students look up to you for your hard work. I have loved teaching you and you are my "Owl" from Winnie the Pooh.

*End of year Awards*

First grade had a little award ceremony the last week of school. 

Getting a hug and his award packet from Ms. Lewis

Hugging Ms. Jones our principal and Mrs. Morris our assistant principal.  We love them dearly!!!

It turns out he received the Outstanding Student certificate for P.E. And it turns out there was only one P.E. award per grade- he got it for all of 1st grade! Wow! If he is ever asked what his favorite thing about school  is he always says P.E. He must have put forth some serious effort in P.E! Way to go Buddy!

He also received the Academic Excellence award for Math. There was one issued per class. He is a math machine I tell ya. He often asks me to ask him math facts and can do them in his head!   

  

*Field Day*
Field Day was held the week before school was out. Lots of the games included water which the kids loved.

Look at that determination!

Two of his best buddies, JT and Nicholas.

Jacob and Ms. Lewis

One last lunch with my 1st grader!

*Last day of school*
We finished the year with a bang. First grade had their party from 9:30-10:30 and we were free to leave from there. The kids got to enjoy two bounce houses, several games and snow cones. And let me tell you once we were done outside and went back to the classroom to say goodbye, Jacob was ready to go! We were out the door at 10:35.

Believe it or not, Nick is about two months older than Jacob! Lol!

Snow Cone break with some buddies.

Thanks for a great year Ms. Lewis! We will miss you!

I had a few goodies for the kids once we got home. 

They were excited! :-)

PJ's- baseball pj's for Jacob and shark pj's for Luke, a new DVD, new Wii game (that I got for free) and of course summer workbooks!  And Sarah got a Cinderella doll that she loves! 

SO SO happy summer is here! We have thoroughly enjoyed our first week of summer. We have had several friend play dates, went swimming several times, went to the park several times, went to the library and checked out some summer reading books, went to see the movie The Croods, had two baseball playoff games (blog post coming soon), visited the snow cone stand and have enjoyed our mornings while not rushing out the door for school! Hip hip hooray for summer!

Sarah's Gymboree class

Since January, Sarah has enjoyed taking a Gymboree Play and Learn class with her little friend Charlotte. I did this program with both Jacob and Luke and have loved it every time. It's so well done with a different theme every two weeks. Sarah especially loved it. After class we would go to lunch with Charlotte and Liz before it was time to pick up the older siblings. We always looked forward to our Tuesday activity. Sarah would say, "Me go see Gymbo today?" Sweet girl!

After lunch one day they had fun with our lip gloss.

Just look at that face! 

Now that school is out we have stopped our classes for now. We will miss our little activity together with our friends but I know we have plenty to keep us busy this summer!

Luke's last day carnival and Pre-K graduation

I'm still having a hard time believing Luke's preschool days are over. The fact that he will be starting Kindergarten in the fall is still amazing to me. I know he is ready but not quite sure Mommy is! :-) He had a great year in the Owl's class and they had a fun carnival day to celebrate the end of the year.

Snack time

Shaving cream fun.

Ms. Karolyn

His best buddy, Gabriel.

Ms. Nicole- his favorite teacher!! 

Thanks for a great preschool experience KDO. 

 To celebrate the end of preschool his school had a little graduation. Waiting in line with another good buddy, Andrew. 

Luke is on the bottom row on the far left. 

When they called his name, Luke got into his silly, embarrassed mode and walked across the stage with his arms swinging and large strides. Everyone got a kick out of him. 

The Owl's

I told Jim I wanted a handshake picture like the one he and Jacob did at Jacob's graduation. So cute!

May 2011- look how little Jacob is! Aww!

Luke sure loves his daddy!

Love this sweet boy! Our big Kindergartener!

Jacob was at his baseball game so he wasn't able to come. Always seems to be a scheduling conflict these days!

 

Gabriel and Luke

Cade and Luke

With his "diploma"

They surprised us with an official cap and gown photo. Although the day they took these pictures at school, Luke told me, "We took pictures today that my teachers said will make you cry." So sweet!