My Little Author

Saturday we headed off to the Geffen Playhouse, Kinross Annex to see the Story Pirates perform Jacob's play that he wrote in 3rd grade.  We had a few bumps getting there, I had the wrong address (oops) but an enjoyable day any way.

My little author.

Ben from the Story Pirates interviewed Jacob to get some information about him.

Two hot ladies and a kid.

Jacob received a certificate and a photo from the Story Pirates.

The room was very crowded and loaded with children.  They served ice cream after the show which was a nice touch especially given the heat.  Click on the link below to see the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enUXWplD1h0

3rd Grade Memories

It is with a tearful eye that we say goodbye to 3rd grade.  Jacob has had a great year and made many accomplishments.  The end of the year seems to rev up with activities and here are a few that I would like to share.

1. On 6/7/12 Jacob received his Math Magician Award for passing the sixty second sweep in 50 seconds. Which means that Jacob memorized all the possible products of the numbers 2-9.  And why is it called the sixty second sweep?  Because when you can sweep through it and name the families of all the numbers in the matrix in one minute or less, then you can say you really know your facts.  
2. Jacob wrote a story called "Zwizzer Zwazzer Zwang Gets the Moon" through a program called Story Pirates.  His story was selected along with 2 other students to be performed at the Geffen Playhouse in Westwood this summer!   http://storypirates.org/
3. Perfect Attendance Award.  Jacob has been waiting all year to receive a trophy and now he has got one! 

Ah the accomplishments of third grade.  Jacob became a "multiplication master" today after passing his last test.  Now on to division.

Good Deed Winner

Jacob became the "good deed winner" for his classroom this week at school. Each week one child is selected from each class. Jacob is pictured with the other winners and the principal. Jacob is really having a wonderful 3rd grade year.

His next goal is to get a perfect attendance record for the school year. The principal gives out trophies for perfect attendance and Jacob really wants one.

Citizen of the Week

2012 is starting off on a positive note, Jacob was selected as citizen of the week for his class. I like his teacher in that she tells the kids before the assembly so that parents can come. Michael and I were both able to attend this week. He is pictured with other kids from other classes and the principal.