Last week we went to a ceremony honoring Joel as student of the month. Joel, the same kid in September who had to have two kids sit on either side of him on the bus so he wouldn't get up and bolt at the next bus stop. And I'm so proud of how far Joel has come. Its such an honor to be chosen and not every kid gets chosen. Colin has gotten it each year but I'm not so sure he will get it this year. He's in a really great class with a lot of great kids. Colin was in awe (and slightly jealous) that Joel got student of the month before him.
I was so worried going into this year about how Joel would do. Hes my sweet sensitive, hard headed strong willed child and I had all these worries and fears about how it would go. But I shouldn't have worried because Joel is thriving and loving it. He rarely complains about homework or going to school now. He is excelling and its been really really good for him. He's grown up so much this year and while he is still strong willed determined child he has mellowed a lot in good ways. (which also gives me hope for Norah! HA!)
Its always great to go to these ceremonies because they call up each child and read a paragraph the teacher wrote about each kid and why they were chosen. This months character trait was kindness and the teacher described Joel exactly. Its always great when the teachers really get and know your kids.
We are so proud of you Joel.
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