Oh my, our very first baby girl graduated from elementary school yesterday! Ten years old and grown so much, even just from the start of this school year, as evidenced by the photos below.
First day of school and last day of school
The graduation ceremony at EMES was lovely, with songs, scripture, a photo slide show, and words and blessings from graduates, principal, teachers, and parents.
Hannah processing down the aisle
The graduating class on stage
Mrs. Beachy, Hannah's 5th grade teacher, spoke about each of the graduating students, reading comments made by friends and teachers to describe them. See what was said about Hannah in the video below.
Each graduate is also recognized for exhibiting a "gifted behavior." Hannah's was for having an advanced vocabulary, probably because she reads so much!
"She has an understanding of the many different ways words can be used."
Receiving her diploma
After the ceremony there was a reception for the graduates and their families, during which many photos were taken.
All the 5th grade girls
With Mrs. Archer and Mrs. Beachy
The following three photos are of the entire graduating class, courtesy of Mrs. Archer:
Hannah, we are so proud of you... of your hard work and of the young lady that you're becoming. We love you!
And lastly, here are some photos that Charles collected to remember Hannah's elementary school years. Enjoy!
First day of kindergarten. Love the excitement in her face!
Storybook character day, 1st grade
Field trip to mom's classroom in kindergarten
Ready for school, 4th grade
Look at this precious little kindergartner with her fancy red shoes!
4th grade, I think
At the EMES shuttle, 3rd grade maybe?
The one year we convinced her to try soccer, 2nd grade
With school wrapping up, spring in the air, and renewed energy for the garden, May has been a busy month! Here's some photos that didn't fit in with any of the other posts from this month:
An afternoon at the mountain with Grandma and Grandpa
Random inspiration to clean the playhouse
Gifts from students for teacher appreciation day
Broadway Farmers Market opening
Kelly and Jon came for the weekend to get river rock
Sophie went on a coloring spree while at the cabin
Hannah focused her coloring efforts on one really nice picture
Who doesn't love a 4-wheeler ride?
Henry and Grandma selfie
This kid LOVES the water!
First time in the pool this season
Why yes, I would like to put this stuffed armadillo on my head
Croquet in the front yard
Uncle Charles has all the best car toys
The disappointing archaeology expedition from the aquarium gift shop
Trying out my new pizza stone, a mother's day gift to myself
One of my students made a working guillotine for his passion project
Queen of the patio
Sophie and friends at their field day
Photo bomb by Hannah
My food crew all set up and ready to serve lunch to the elementary students
Post field day sillies
Handmade card
Camped out on the TV room floor
The long awaited basement art center finally came to fruition
They made a sign, the excitement was high!
Lots of hammering
Her first creation
Pretty hair
Portrait drawn by one of my students ...
... and then copied by two of my daughters (Sophie's on left, Hannah's on right)
