School's Out For Summer!!!

Regan had a fun last week of school this past week. They got to go to the 3rd graders Country Day (the 3rd graders report on a Country of their choice) and hear their reports. Regan enjoyed this because she knew she will be doing this next year. She has already told me she wants to do "Australia" since her Aunt Kate lives there and we have a lot of stuff from Australia. Then, they had their 2nd Grade End of Year Pool Party at Garrett Farms Pool. The kids enjoyed swimming (eventhough the water was freezing) and they enjoyed a Chick-fil-A catered lunch from Daddy. The party was called short due to thunder and rain but we were able to get everything in before the rain started. Then, Friday there was an end of the year assembly. It is always a very special assembly reminiscing over the year's events, saying goodbye to special faculty or students leaving, and of course Trinity's tradition of putting the school mascot, the lion, to sleep for the summer to the song, "The Lion Sleeps Tonight." This is always a very fun ending. This year was especially neat because next year will be the first year Trinity has a senior class. So, they did a special tribute to the upcoming senior class by surprising them with their class rings early. The "senior class" seemed so excited. It was neat to see. Also, we had to say goodbye to our wonderful lower school director, Mr. Larson. Regan adored Mr. Larson and he could always put a big smile on her face in carpool line. I always wondered what he was saying to her to make her laugh so much. He was so great with the kids and we will miss him. After the assembly we had to say goodbye to Regan's wonderful teachers, Mrs. Bohn and Mrs. Norfleet. They were so good with Regan and she really enjoyed being in their class this year. I think Regan was a little sad to say goodbye but she is also very excited about summer starting. Regan was so thrilled to receive her porfolio. She has been looking forward to getting it for weeks. The portfolio is a book the teachers put together throughout the year for each student that contains their special artwork, stories, paperwork, etc. That is always one of Regan's favorite things to read. She could not wait to get home and read it with me. At the front of the book, there was a paper that contained all of Regan's special Second Grade memories and this is what she wrote...

The best book I read this year is called, "Detective Camp." My favorite read-aloud book during lunch was "Hind's Feet on High Places." I liked learning about life cycles. This was my favorite unit study because I liked the chicks and butterflies. My favorite field trip was "Old Salem." My favorite thing about being in 2nd grade was seeing the chicks hatch and holding them.

The first thing we did to celebrate the end of the year was go to Regan's favorite restaurant, "Panera Bread" for lunch and then to Cold Stone Creamery for dessert. Regan got mint icecream with gummy bears. YUCK!!! She loved it and I guess she knew if she got something her sisters and I did not like she would not have to share. :) Smart child!!!! Then, we headed to Kohl's to get some summer clothes since Regan's drawers were pretty bare. All her clothes have been passed down to her sisters. It was a busy day but we had fun. We are very thankful it is summertime, especially me! Regan and Ian Hall playing together.Regan slowly inching into the cold water.Regan finally made it all the way in but was freezingRegan enjoying her lunch with friends, Hannah Stepp and Katie Piehl.
Regan's teacher, Mrs. Bohn, (in the pink) receiving a gift from the class.Regan's assistant teacher, Mrs. Norfleet, receiving a gift from the class.