First Day of 7th, 5th and 3rd Grade. Yikes!!!!

It is the first day of school in the 2009 - 2010 school year. Adam is twelve, and is in 7th grade. Anna is ten, and is in 5th grade with Mrs. Chavez (we love her). Jake is eight and is in 3rd grade with Mrs Creekbaum, who is new to Sycamore Canyon. Everyone is a little nervous including mom.

Everyone has their first day of school clothes on.

They are growing up too fast.

We always meet up with the Yagers, and Simmons. The group is getting smaller and smaller as kids head off to Newbury Park High School. First, pictures and then it is off to school. Jens always goes in late so he can walk the kids to school. I hope they remember this.

It is field day for Jake and Anna. Adam is too big now that he is in the middle school. Poor guy!!

The last week of school is party week. Jake is surrounded by his best "girl friends" in 2nd grade. Anna is jumping her heart out so she will not let the team down. Also, Anna is pictured with Miss Amelia Cundiff, her 4th grade teacher. It was lots of fun for everyone!!

Gold Dust or Bust - Anna's 4th Grade Play

Anna learned all about the history California this year in school. Her 4th grade play was all about the gold rush. She loved learning about the history of California. She was Luezeuna in her play. One of her many lines - "You know like a lot of women during the gold rush, I made a good living of offering room and lodging to the miners. Men would pay a good price for a good home cooked meals and sewing and washing." She did a good job acting out the part. I think that Anna was a pairie girl in another life. She loves Little House on the Praire, etc. Madison Merrill came to the play too. Afterward we went to have frozen yogurt at Golden Spoon. I love the picture of Anna in her bonnet.

Rocking Thru the Decades - Jake's 2nd Grade Play

Yes it is Rocking thru the Decades at Sycamore Canyon.
Jake's 2nd Grade play was in May.

I love this cheesy grin. Jake was very animated and really into the play. I always think of this as payday for mom's. He was so cute. His class sang the songs from Annie - It's a hard knock for us and the Sun will come out tomorrow. The next classes were moving thru the 60's, 70's and 80's. It was a fun evening.

Anna and the Living Museum

Anna is in the 4th grade this year. One of her assignments was to read a book about a person that has a California connection. She learned about Condoleezza Rice. Then, she prepared a speech, and a poster. This morning she became part of the Living Museum. Along with all the 4th grades, she delivered her speech as Condoleezza Rice. When someone touched the globe, she delivered her speech in 1 minute and 30 seconds. She did a great job. We learned a lot about Condoleezza Rice. She is amazing person with lots of talents.



Anna as Condoleezza Rice



Anna given her speech.



There were lots of Walt Disney, Mia Hamm and Tony Hawk. There were a few Shirley Temple and lots of Sport stars.



Haylee McGovern and Anna



Walt Disney and his friends