First Day of School

Paxton with Mrs. Bleakley

Paxton with Mrs. Rogers

Bike Ridin'

Pax is a big bike rider now! His training wheels are gone and he's doing so well riding!! So proud of him!!!

Parker had to get in on the fun and ride his worm!!

A Year to Remember

Wow! This school year will be one to always remember! My class was awesome--one of my best! Below are some snapshots throughout the year.

We had awards today at our faculty meeting, and I had no clue that I would have gotten so many. My kids did very well on the CRCT, and I truly believe that it was the village around me that helped my kids. I had 4 extra adults (1 paraprofessional/parent, 2 parents, and the mrs. Mckeeman) on a daily/weekly basis. Because I had help at school, and parental support at home, I believe my class thrived and made superior scores on the CRCT. 100% of my students passed reading, language arts, math, and social studies. Only 1 student was 1 question away from passing the science. The most exciting parts, though,were the fact that 77% (17/22) of my students EXCEEDED in reading AND math! I am sooooo proud of this part! I seriously don't know how to top that for next year!!! Within those exceeds, I had 2 students that made a perfect score in an area on the test. Wow! That's all I can say!!!

So, on top of these fantastic scores that my students worked so hard to achieve, we also won tug of war (along with many sprit nights throughout the year), music class of the year,  and a $14,000 technology grant!!!! What a year, huh??? I'm literally on cloud 9! 

Here are some pictures throughout the year:

My boys playing slap it! Blink and slap it! were by far the favorite games this school year!

Ethan's dad came and talked about some economics with us.

Mrs. Mckeeman spent MANY hours in our room helping out. She brought her puppy, Gracie, several times this year.

11alive weatherman and mascot came to talk to a few classes one day. We got to hear him, as well as be on the news!

My sweet Chloe

Pierce, from 2 years ago, and myself on his last day of elementary school!  I really enjoyed having him in my class! I'm glad he came to say bye.

Jack-I got to know his sweet family when I had his sister several years back!

Holding our tug of war trophy!!!

All my certificates from today!!!!

These 2 are pretty special! They show my high exceeds percentages!

This is another important certificate!!! I can't wait to receive all my technology!

Memorial Day Weekend

We spent a lot of time at the pool Memorial Day weekend. Brad and pax went camping and fishing Friday night, while Parker and I hung out with grandma and pops. Then, on Monday, we had a Destin Divas swim party at Mom's. We sure are ready for summer!!!

Pax and brad with their big fish!

Jake and Pax fishing at Grandma's

Pax and Rex

Steph, Brad, and me-How many pictures of this pose do we have through the years?????

End of The Season

We had our t-ball end of season party at Kristen's house. The boys got to swim, eat, and play together one more time! 

Pax got the Best Hustle Award. He was proud of his trophy and certificate!

This is Parker's typical look at the ball field! Haha!!

Paxton's Special Day

Mom, Melanie, Brad, and I had a great time at Paxton's graduation and field day at Sikes. He had such a great year in Mrs. Jennifer and Ms. Deanna's pre-k class. He has grown and changed so much! He really developed a love of learning, and enjoyed going to school every day! He seems to like math and science the best and amazed me with some of the new information he came home with! 

It was such a bittersweet day, as I'm really excited to have him at school with me next year, but sad that he's old enough to be in kindergarten!! 

They had a short graduation ceremony which included a couple songs, and some awards. Paxton got future exterminator, because he catches or kills the bugs for Mrs. Jennifer  that manage to get in the classroom. Then we headed outside for some fun games, a picnic, and then we headed home to lay by the pool!

The tooty-ta song

Ms Deanna, Paxton, and Mrs. Jennifer

Field day fun

Best buds, Dallas & Pax