End of School 2017

Sydney - Franklin Elementary - 1st Grade - Mrs. Collier

Sydney had a wonderful 1st grade year. Her reading improved drastically and she is now a grade level or more above in her abilities. She's doing well with all of her other academics and really blossomed socially. She has a core group of friends (Nouvelle, Olivia, Danica, Cody, Leo), but her teacher assures us she is kind and inclusive to everyone. She loves school and is eager to go each day.

Myles - Franklin Elementary - 2nd Grade - Mrs. Lerner

Myles also had a really good school year. He spent much of his time in Mrs. Lerner's 2nd grade class, and some of the time in smaller group settings with his special education teacher, Mrs. Davis, to work on targeted instruction in reading, math, and writing. He is an emerging reader and making steady progress. He knows all of his letters and letter sounds, and several sight words. His comprehension is improving and he understands the mechanics of reading. We are looking forward to more growth toward independent reading during 3rd grade. Math is tougher for Myles, but he works really hard and is making gains. Myles continues to be well behaved in school, very social, and liked by his peers. He is treated as an integral member of the school community and feels that way as well. Some of his better friends include Ira, Daryl, and Jasper. It was a struggle to get him on the bus many mornings, but his teachers reported nothing but smiles and excitement once he arrived at school.

Ryker - The Village at Ames Preschool - Mrs. Tritz and Ms. Klein

Ryker went to preschool Tuesday and Thursday mornings each week. He had a great year and really came out of his shell. His teachers reported him to be a delight in class, which I am thankful for as he can sometimes still be resistant to new things, but is getting better and better with this. Ryker's last day of school came and went and I didn't even realize it! I totally thought he had a whole additional week, so I don't even have any pictures with his teachers! It's rough being the third kid...