kindergarten celebration

Yes, that was my son escorting his kindergarten friend in with his shirt untucked.  Awesome.  Although I noticed the shirt first more importantly, look at that smile!  That says it all!  He was so proud to walk down and then perform a number of songs, etc.  The kindergartens have been practicing awhile and boy could you tell, they all did great!

 

Preparing to sing the first song . .  .

 Receiving his certificate and medal . . .

 So proud of you Blaise!

Ambrose got to come down from class and watch the celebration.

 Great family photo minus the eyes closed . . .

 Mrs. Bauer (teacher assistant), Blaise and Miss Lamarche (his teacher)

Kindergarten Celebration

For the last couple of weeks Ambrose has come home off the bus and told me how the two kindergarten classes are preparing for their celebration (graduation).  I've heard parts of songs, seen hand gestures and dance moves.  He has practiced and memorized his part that he will speak into the microphone.

Church clothes donned, partnered up with a kid from the other class (who happens to be a good friend and neighbor), let the celebration begin!

William and Ambrose

Ambrose reciting his part to thank everyone for coming and let everyone know to hold their applause til everyone receives their certificate and medal.

Mr. Cook (principal) handing Ambrose his certificate.

Everyone did a great job singing and dancing.  Now onto the party!

Family photo op

Mrs. Bauer (assistant), Ambrose and
Mrs. Gravelle (Kindergarten teacher)

kindergarten prayer service

This morning we went to the Kindergarten prayer service (along with the entire school - grades 1-6). Ambrose's class is on the right side of the risers and they have been rehearsing for 2 weeks for the service. During the service prayers were recited, songs were sung with hand motions and Ambrose had a petition to read. His petition was: 'for bikes and cars, thank you God'. They ended the service with a celebration in his classroom. Too cute!

2 milestones

Tuesday, September 6th was Ambrose's first day of kindergarten.

Blaise's first day of preschool, September 8th.

first day

Surprise! Ambrose got to ride the bus on the first day of kindergarten. That might sound silly, but truly it was a great surprise for us. See, the city lost our papers and didn't have him registered for bus transportation. After redoing all the paperwork we were told that we would have to drive him and call back in a few weeks. WHAT?????

Luckily, we have great neighbors and a wonderful bus driver that all made the first day a great one and Ambrose was able to ride the bus. Blaise and I followed the bus to school and took a picture of Ambrose in front of the school sign (a school tradition). And then he was off for his first full day of kindergarten.

Meanwhile, Blaise and I came home and felt some 'emptiness'. Day 2 (today) and we are finding our groove . . . we've already cleaned, done laundry, made some homemade bread (homemade butter to come next), gone to Strong Museum and Wegmans. A bit different with just two, special time just for us.