As it Comes to a Close

by Lynn Daniels on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 11:39 am

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I’m referring to the school year, of course. And apparently only in my county. It seems the rest of the world is already enjoying their summer break. But we aren’t yet, and the past couple weeks have been crazy, prepping for the start of summer.

This morning was MiniMe’s award ceremony. A 10am ceremony that she told me about at 7:30am. Thoughtful, isn’t she? Anyway, I just got back, and I gotta say — despite her occasional inconsideration (2-1/2 hour warning? REALLY?), I’m pretty proud of her. Admittedly, she dropped the ball in her language arts class this year, but she wasn’t the only student who had problems, so I won’t ding her too hard for that one.

She received three awards this morning. Her full year of all As & Bs on her report card won her the honor of Merit Roll. She was Honor Roll last year, but we’ll settle for Merit Roll. As long as she brings those grades back up next year.

Her second award was Outstanding Jazz Musician in her school band. She was presented the official award, which included a plaque, at the last band concert. Still, it was nice her band director chose to honor her again in front of her entire grade.

The last award is one I’m really proud of her for. She was honored for exceeding standards on the Georgia Middle Grades Writing Assessment. During the school year, all middle grades are given a writing test. They’re to write a certain type of composition, and they’re graded in three areas on it. One student received a perfect score. MiniMe was one of a handful who scored “exceeds standards”. After the ceremony, she told me she missed perfect score in each grading area by two points. TWO POINTS! Yeah, I’m definitely proud of that one.

After the ceremony, students were sent back to class unless they were with a parent. MiniMe and all her friends gathered around me and we talked about the awards, the upcoming year in marching band, and other things. Until the principal came over and sent us to class. All of us. Me included. Until she realized her mistake. “I’m sorry,” she said. “I thought you were a student.” Of course, I thanked her profusely.

I think it was the sunglasses on my head that gave me away.

Tomorrow morning is the awards ceremony at LittleDude’s school. Somehow, I don’t think I’ll be mistaken for a student there.

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Kristen on June 3rd, 2009 4:59 pm

Grats to you and your gal. I love hearing about students doing well and getting the recognition for it.

Yay she’s a jazz musician. Instrument?

Happy end of school year. We’re in until June 12th although my oldest has his last day of high school today.

Enjoy your summer.
Lynn Daniels on June 4th, 2009 9:18 pm

Thanks! The good stories are always wonderful to hear, aren’t they?

Yup, she plays in the jazz band. Alto Saxophone. She’ll be playing in the high school marching band starting next year, and she’s really looking forward to it.

Wait a minute; I’m in shock. You mean there’s another school that’s actually in session after us? I thought everybody else was long out. Do you start late, too?
Kristen on June 5th, 2009 1:09 am

School starts here in September.

Woot, an alto sax girl. Wow.

I’ve two in band. Well, one now since oldest is graduating to college marching band.

I love hearing your good news and proud moments.

Tell both grats!
Lynn Daniels on June 14th, 2009 12:38 am

Yup, you do start much later than we do. My kids are back in school August 3.

Thanks for the grats!

What instruments do your two play?