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First Grade around the Corner

Copper graduated Kindergarten last week.  All of the classes sang their hearts out, most of the mom's teared up during  "Proud to be an American" and "What a Wonderful World," and the kids obviously loved the attention.  After the program we headed back to Copper's class for her certificate and up-close congratulations.  Afterward she posed with friends and looked forward to starting first grade.  Since there was still nearly two weeks of school left, the kids were a bit confused about having to go back and still be in Kindergarten.

Ms. Whittle, Copper's teacher this year, has been amazing.  She is kind, firm, and very loving.  She is enthusiastic every day. "Ahoy, mateys," she says loudly when she wants their attention. "Ahoy, Captain," they immediately say back while stopping everything they're doing to pay attention.  Super cute.  I'm so happy to have spent several times a month in her room helping.  For as many class parties they have, and only being in school 2 hours and 45 minutes a day, it's amazing to see how much is learned.  Copper reads at a 1.5 grade level and loves literacy, science, and math.  She can't wait for summer but will sure miss her friends, especially Boston and Ella.


Copper's friends.  Top left is Boston ("We're getting married.")  Top right is Ella, one of her closest friends.  On the left in the middle is Marley, below that are twins Jamie and Alex (who live in the cul de sac behind us, luckily!).  Bottom in the middle is JB, whose mother told me he's talked about Copper every single day, often telling about how he saved her.  Bottom right is Jamie and Macey (Macey also lives in the cul de sac behind us!)  Hopefully we can still play during the summer!




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