I remember when I picked Nick up from his last day of third grade (last year). He was really upset. He did not see how being promoted to fourth grade was a going to be a good thing, but fourth grade has proven to be a very good grade for Nick. It was a rough beginning but wow did Nick turn it around. In about February of this year his teachers and I were really concerned about him. He wasn't making much progress and at home it felt like the work was too much for him. Then he was introduced to the "I Survived" chapter books and his reading took off, along with his confidence. As Nick exits fourth grade he's reading at a fifth grade level (Hoorah!!!) and his math is at a sixth grade level. Nick loves to set goals for himself and while he was reading the "I Survived" series, he was able to track his progress and he loved that. Next year he hopes to read one million words.
At an assembly a week ago Nick was presented with the Sportsmanship award. Only five students in the school receive this award and Nick was one of them. He got the award for showing great sportsmanship (no surprise there) and being an all around leader. Yes, it was a very proud mom moment. Along with the award/certificate he got a jacket which he's sporting in the picture above.
Last week we went into Mimi's classroom so Nick could show her students how his circuit boards work. The students and Nick loved it. So here's to fifth grade, Nick!!! Way to go on your acceptance into Student Council next school year. I can't wait to see what fifth grade has in store for you!!
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