Middle School Awards for Megan

Wednesday was Megan's last day of school, well Monday they had an awards assembly. The parents of students getting an award got a letter telling us they were getting an award, but to keep it secret from the students. I went not knowing what award or how many she was getting. She got not one, not two, but THREE awards. She did a great job this school year. Her first award was for Perfect Attendance. There were only 10 6th graders to get this award. I know what you are thinking, and no I didn't make her go when she was sick, she was just not sick this year.

The second award was a Certificate of Excellence for having a GPA of 3.5-3.99. She did so great with her classes I could not be prouder of her especially since one was 8th grade math and she was in 6th grade. She must take after her Dad.

Her last award was an Outstanding Student award in Science. She was getting an A+, but it moved to just an A. ;o). These are lousy pictures, but you get the idea. This is the picture of for her GPA award. It's the only picture that worked.

She had a great 6th grade and is so excited to finally have a long summer break since we have always been in a year round school. I give her 2 weeks to be bored. Courtney will be joining her in Middle School in the Fall and she isn't sure about that. Now Courtney can be called "Gerbil" and Megan will be called "Sevey". Some nicknames they give 6 and 7th graders.

Six Tag

So I'm finally excepting a tag. I've been tagged before, but I don't have time to do a list of 25 things, or think of several different things that people don't know about me. This tag was easy so I can do it. You're suppost to go to your sixth picture folder and open the sixth photo and post it. Not hard to do. This is the picture that was there. I don't know if Megan will appreciate this picture. It's of her and something she made out of Magnetix taken Jan. 30, 2006. She has definitely changed in 3 years.

Now I tag: Lana, Lisa, Weeze, Amy, Tiffany, Amberly

Megan's Band Concert

When kids are in 6th grade (Middle School here) they have to take Band, Orchestra or Music. I wanted her to take music so we didn't have to buy an instrument or listen to her practice. She really wanted to take band though, so being the bad mom I am said ok, but only if you play the flute. I figured the flute isn't that loud and it's small enough to pack to and from school everyday. She agreed with it, well about 1 1/2 months ago she came home from school saying they are having a parent band that we have to participate in. She got to teach me 3 different notes and I had to learn 4 songs. After I learned the notes and was able to play the songs she brought me a paper saying it wasn't mandatory but voluntary. I figured she already taught me so I may as well keep doing it. I knew she really wanted me to. Well last Thursday they had there 2nd concert along with the parent band performing.

There were only about 15 parents that participated in the parents band. I'm glad I got the chance to do it. I really appreciate the hard work and effort Megan had gone to in learning to play the way she does.

It's hard to see Megan, but she's to the right of her teacher on the front row the second child in. They really did a great job! I'm proud of her for learning a new instrument from knowing nothing about music. She is going to take band again next year.

The many faces of Megan

Megan took the camera the other day and took lots of pictures of herself. I told her I was going to post them. She is so embarrased about it, but at the same time she thinks it's funny. This is what happens when you take the camera and take pictures of yourself, you get it put on your blog for everyone to see!

Great pictures Meg!

Megan's first band concert

So being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator I have classes at my house every once in awhile. I scheduled a Christmas Card Stamp-a-stack where people come and make 12 cards. Well I accidentally scheduled it on the same night as Megan's first band concert. She plays the flute and really enjoys it. Ron has a night class once a week and it too was on the same night as her concert. I had 14 people coming to stamp, and I couldn't abandon them, so I had to just drop Megan off at the school for her concert. I had to take a picture of how grown up she looked though.

You have to remember she is only 11. She looks like she is 14. Ron was able to leave class early and he made it. He said it was really good. Note to self check kids calendars when you want to schedule something! Sorry for missing your concert Megan. I will definetly be at the next one!!!

Book of Mormon reinactment

Megan and Courtney are both in Achievement days. Tuesday they had to reinact characters from the Book of Mormon. Megans group did Samuel the Lamanite.
Samuel talking to the people

The people throwing rocks at Samuel on top of the wall

Courtney was Amalickiah in the story of Captain Moroni


She is such a drama queen. They both did a great job and had fun doing it. Way to go both of you!

Soccer's over for now

So fall soccer has officially ended. Meg's team had there end of season party at Fuddruckers. They got an award and a trophy.

Her team getting there awards.All in all she had a fabulous time with this team and can't wait to play with them again in the spring! She did such a great job. We are very proud of you Megan!!!