Tonight was Progress Report Night at our house. This is the first year we have done this. My son last year said he would really like our school to be like a "real" school...homework and all. So this year, I have done just that. I will post more about that in another post. So, tonight was our first Progress Report Night and the kids were excited.
They got the school room ready. Cards for Dad made. Excitement to find out how they are doing.
We had a special meeting with each one. J.W.,our third grader, knew there were days he did not do his best and was worried about getting a "C". I went to
Donna Young website and printed off templates for a report card and had it all filled out. They showed off the art work they have done so far this year and enjoyed explaining things they do during the day. It was a great night to encourage and guide. It was an "easy" way to let them know where they needed to work harder or where they were doing a great job. In six more weeks there is a Report Card that will go out. There are a couple of companies near our house that reward good report cards and the kids can't wait to get their grades where they need to be to get the extra special treat.
As you can see John loves playing the piano, which is why later this month he has "decided" (with a little help from mom and dad) to play in a piano competition. More to come about that. Here he is showing off his piece that he played at the end of the year piano recital. Karli played as well. This was her second recital. She wasn't even afraid to go up there this time. Sadly, due to her practicing while I was working with the other kids on school work, I had NO IDEA what her piece was. I know it shames me to admit it, but she did amazing and I was so proud of her. Hearing it for the first time was simply nerve racking and exciting all at once. Above and to the right is a picture of all the kids as they stand with their piano teacher Mrs. Johnson. She is great and the kids love her. 
