Field Day!

Field Day was so much fun!  Kudos go to those that volunteered and the gym teacher for putting on such a well organized event.  They had the primary (K-2) do their events in morning.  When they switched, they had mini health expos with dietitians, dancers, and others I can quite remember.  It was all about moving your body and feeding it well.  Pretty good stuff.

Hammond's Candies

Today's adventure was to Hammond's Candies where we took a tour of the facility.  The candies that come from Hammond's are all hand made and they are delicious.  At the end of the tour, you get a sample and you are led straight in the store.  I dare you to try not to buy something!  I picked up some garage sale peppermint sticks (they will be awesome during the holidays) and the kids got some cotton candy.  What a wonderful treasure to have right here in Denver!!!

My vintage candy workers!

Summer Day #1

Ladybugs!!!!  We bought a cup of ladybugs for our plants.  Colin loved looking at them and trying to make them fight.  Em thought they were cute but running around was way more fun.

Moving on...

to first grade!!!!!!  We are so proud of our little guy and all that he has accomplished at school this year.  Reading, adding, subtracting, and also just gaining a little more self-efficiency and confidence.  Where he goes to school,  there are no grades but levels.  They allow the children to progress at their own pace.  The teachers still push but they allow them to learn and show proficiency before moving the children on.  It is a complex and rewarding system.   He had some amazing teachers this year that worked with his quirks.  They have set the bar high for next year.

Last day of Kindergarten!

Receiving his certificate of completion!