To the Top!

Owen finished school today, so I can now officially call him a 5th grader!

He had a great year, making strides socially and academically. He became part of a "gang" of six boys who hung out together in school, and at recess played a game called Chicken Monster. He invited the gang over for a hang-out party back in February, something that the kids loved.

He did very well with the MCAS standardized tests in both math and literacy. In meetings wit his teachers, we found out what a good friend and partner he is to everybody in class, and about the great improvements he made in writing, which has never been his strongest point.

The school year ended in strong fashion for Owen, as he performed as Augustus Gloop in a classroom production of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." The class put on the show for many of their fellow schoolmates, as well as for families on Thursday. Owen nailed his part and had a lot of fun rehearsing and performing. It was a great ending for a terrific school year, and puts Owen in a good state of mind as he gets ready for summer camp.

After a week off, he'll return to Fessenden Day Camp for the fifth straight year. There, he gets to swim twice a day, play a variety of sports (archery being his favorite), and partake in art, drama and woodworking classes. Amelia will join him at the camp for the second session, late July through mid-August.

Then in September it's off to 5th grade - top of the heap! He'll spend one year at his elementary school with Amelia, which will be good for both of them.

Happy summer!