Lance loves his school and is doing amazing!
First, I want to just talk about his school. His school is amazing. Just the other day I received this email from his teacher
"Dear Families,
In early our School was recognized as one of 41 High Progress Reward Schools in Category 2, Closing the Achievement Gap between Student Groups, by the State of Alaska. In light of this achievement we were invited by the state to apply for the Title I Distinguished Schools Recognition Program. After a rigorous, team application and interview process we were notified this afternoon that we were selected as the Title I Distinguished School for Alaska for 2014-2015 in Category 2! Our Elementary School will be recognized nationally at the National Title I Conference in Salt Lake City in February. This is an amazing honor and demonstration of the dedication to children and learning that our staff, parents, and community share. Thank you for your commitment to our children."
This is the first of Many awards that his school has earned.
I love the small class sizes and the extra fun stuff they get to do. Lance has an awesome teacher too.
This school year Lexie and I have gotten to visit his classroom quite often to help with different projects. Lexie loves how she gets to take a seat and jump right in as part of the class. Lance not so much! He thinks that because he is 5 and lexie isn't then school is his thing! So we have to be careful not to steal his thunder.
Yesterday, Lexie and I were able To get a library card to use at his school. Their school has a very nice library and now it is open to the community.
Lance's class also has first graders in it. Well, Lance loves to listen to what they are learning. You would not believe this kids math skills!! Seriously, I am so impressed!
2nd quarter has come to an end. Lance brought home his report card the other day. I laughed when I read this note from his teacher "Lance did great this quarter!.............for this quarter, I would like for him to work on his listening skills. I've noticed a few times when I try to get his attention that it takes me a few tries before he looks in my direction. Overall, Lance is a great student and I enjoy having him in my class!" She wasn't telling me anything That I didn't already know. When Lance is really into something it is very hard to get his attention.
This quarter Lance's school is starting ski club! Lance is super excited to learn how to ski. I think this is going to be a blast!! Lexie and I will be participating too.
Since there is a possibility of having some pretty extreme weather Lance's school has a rule that is the temps reach below -20, then the kids won't go out for recess. We have only had two days this school year where Lance wasn't able to go outside and play. Recess time is spent sledding and playing in the snow. Some of the kids have even built an igloo.
Another thing that has started this quarter is swim lessons! His school does so much for the families and providing free swim lessons (compliments of the PTA) is part of that. Lance's class had their first lesson on Friday. Lance loves it! As much as I want to be there and watch Lance doesn't want me and Lexie to go. So for now, I'll give him his space.
Lance is really picking up on reading. He has learned so many site words and can sound out most small words. Every night we read a few books before bed. It's so much fun now that Lance can help Me read. It's takes a little bit longer, but I love seeing him grow and learn.
