The Kassel Family Project Life 365

It was the perfect day to complete another project. I used four bags of potting soil and seven new pots to transplant various house plants and outdoor plants. Project #1 for Memorial Day weekend is done.

The end has come. Today, John graduated fifth grade and our time at Ridgeway Elementary is complete. I find myself wondering how his elementary years went so fast.

Laura wanted to see John graduate, so we took her to school after the ceremony.

It struck me as John was walking into school with his friends that this was my last time seeing him enter the doors as a student. It was a such a difference from the first time. As a kindergartner, he was scared and crying. Today, he was confident and smiling.

The Promotion Ceremony lasted about 45 minutes.  Individual awards were handed out first. Then, each name was called and the fifth graders came forward to receive their diplomas.

There was a short reception afterwards and I took some pictures of John with his friends and teachers. These are his best friends – Brady, Ayden, and Caleb. He will go to school with Ayden next year at West Middle School.

This is John’s teacher, Zach Gramke. The stars aligned, so that John had Mr. G for three years instead of two. John loves this man and he is going to miss him. To Zach, thanks for all that you did for John and being the kind of teacher that makes a kid want to learn even when school is not something he loves.

The only thing left to say is, “on to middle school!”

We have our first piece of railing installed!

It is going to be some nasty weather tonight. The tornado sirens started about 9:15 or so. While we are not in the direct path of a tornado, the winds and rain are still fierce. For the last 45 minutes, the phone, email, and television notices have been constant.

It is dinner out for us tonight. Time to let someone else prepare dinner!

Way to go Laura! She was one of the winners in the haiku category of the Columbia Water and Light – Columbia Youth Teaching Efficiency marketing contest. She won $75 for her haiku!