End of First Grade

We have LOVED Mrs. Gorum! She spoiled you rotten and you learned so much with her. I am expecially grateful because about mid-year you started to loose interest. She picked up on this quickly and decided to challenge you a little more. She put you in a special group of students you excel where you got to go for an hour to "Compass Learning". This was a computer course that worked along with your abilities so you felt challenged. I immediately saw your attitude toward school change and again you were excited to be going. You are one smart stinker and I know you are going to do great things!

Let's Go Rays

This year you played on a city baseball team. It was machine pitch and on the actual fields. You loved it more than I can tell you. I loved it because you loved it. I hope so much you can continue to excel at it! You loved playing catcher and usually were that position. Your team took first in their division and you got your first trophy. So proud of my not so little boy!

First Grade Likes

Here is a list of Mason's favorite things at the age of 6.5 years old. 1. Who is your favorite person in the whole world? Mom and Dad
2. What is your favorite color? Green
3. What is your favorite TV show? Labrats
4. What's your favorite outfit? My Spongebob pajamas
5. What is your favorite sport? Baseball
6. What song do you love? Whistle Baby
7. Favorite treat? Reese's
8. Best friend? Our neighbors Lincoln and Brighton
9. What do you want to be when you grow up? Policeman
10. Favorite Book? Mighty Monster Trucks
11.What are you really good at? Doing tricks on my scooter
12. Favorite vacation? Playing with cousins
13. What would you buy if you had $1000? A jet
14. What food do you hate? Avocados
15. Who is your hero? Dad

First Grade

Wow where has the time gone! I have a first grader! It is going to be an adjustment having him gone all day, but you really do better with routine and structure. You are a busy boy and always need to be doing something. All summer you have been telling me you are not excited for school and that it is boring. Even up until the week before you were moaning and groaning about going back. Two days before school started we still had not heard who would be your teacher, but when we went to get the mail there was a postcard from your teacher-to-be Mrs. Gorum. We were estatic! That was who we both had wanted and heard so many wonderful things about! Now you were ready for school to start. The first day you were ready an hour early and all smiles. You only knew one other boy in your class, but that did not phase you-you were stoked to be there and meet new people. I hope that this enthusiasm continues and that you can really learn and grow this year. You have so much potential, just need help channeling it into good things!

Singing

You and I were cleaning your room today and I was singing to the radio. Mason: "Mom, I don't really like your singing. It just really bothers me." Mom: "Oh, ya the people on the radio sound a little bit better huh?" A few minutes later you chime in singing to the radio. Mason: "I don't know why but when I sing it doesn't bother me. Probably because I sing like a rockstar and a birdie so I sound good." Tell it how it is Mas.

When I Grow Up

On the way to school this last week Mason and I had this conversation in the car. Mason: "Mom, I don't think that I want to be a policeman anymore." Me: "How come?" Mason: "It is just too dangerous, maybe I will be a fireman instead. But that is kinda dangerous too." Mom: "Ya it can be. What about a doctor, you would be a really good doctor." Mason: "No, I don't want to be that. I think I will be a construction worker-that would be pretty awesome!" Shoot for the stars Mas, shoot for the stars.

Kindergarten Program

One proud mama here! You did so great at your program today. You said your part loud and clear, sang your heart out and might I add were quite possibly the cutest kid on the stage. I can hardly believe you are almost done with kindergarten-when did you get so big. The last song you sang for your program was "I Like Being Me." I hope you always do like being you, and always try to be the best YOU you can be. You are such a good kid and I am so grateful to be able to call you mine!