Celebrate the Fifth Grader

Tonight was the Fifth Grade Awards Ceremony

at Meadowbrook
.

How sweet was the opening ...
with the violins and cellos playing
while the parents took there seats
.

Then the show started

each teacher called their students name

and announced their acheivements

Sam's awards included:
A and B Honor Roll all year long
Award of Recognition for being involved in Student Council
Recognition for his achievements in Strings and
National Physical Fitness Award

I've been feeling pretty emotional this entire school year
 with his elementary years wraping up
.
but tonight
I felt proud of my young man
walking across the stage, shaking hands with his principal
and receiving his awards and accomplishments for this year

His teacher, Miss Abby Crossett,
well, we think Sam hit the lottery with her ...
I think he is more prepared for middle school because of her

She takes her job seriously and truly cares about her students, she does not stop teaching when the bell rings. She doesn’t just want them to just do better in math or reading, but to do well in life also. She kindly guides conflict between students and helps them to find friendship in each other. She leads by example and instills values, life skills and knowledge. 
{we really like her, can you tell}
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A few friends from the evening:
Steven Bishop/Rylee Newton
Kyle Voss-McReynolds
Blake Dunkin
Dighton Mumma

I am still a little sad for this school year to be over
but I am very excited for the next chapters in his life!
...
When it was all over
Grandma and Grandpa wanted to take Sam to Baskin Robbins
for a celebratory treat


{this is a tradition, a tradition that we all enjoy}