Semester Two Awards Ceremony

Jacob achieved the Principal's Honor Roll again this semester and yet he said he was going to try harder next year. Our little perfectionist. Many of Jacob's teachers were at the awards so we had the opportunity to chat with them and tell them what a wonderful job they are doing. 

The awards ceremony was held the same week the kids were back from their trips; Catalina for 7th grade and Santa Monica for 6th grade, so many of the awardees were absent.

Sometimes you have to sneak a picture of Jacob. We are very proud of his achievements.

This is what I will not miss of 7th grade, holes in the knees. Jacob has gone through 10 pairs of pants. If only they made Tough-skins in khaki. We are hoping that playing tag will go by the wayside in 8th grade as Jacob has turned it into a contact sport. Happy Summer!

Catalina

Jacob survived his trip to Emerald Bay, Catalina with his middle school. I would call the trip character building. He took a whopping 142 pictures but I have whittled it down to a few for you. I think he cherished his camera as it was the only "device" that he was allowed to bring.

The ferry boat ride over was a bumpy one. Jacob did not do well even with medication. 

Sleeping arrangements.

Eating arrangements.

Kayaking

Squid dissection day.

Poor squid.

Jacob said the water was very clear.

Campfire Night

The ride back was much smoother according to Jacob. He saw dolphins and a humpback whale on the trip back. Not a bad way to end a trip.

Semester One Award Ceremony

Jacob made the Principal's Honor Roll for first semester receiving a 4.0 GPA. The school held a little ceremony which as a parent I always enjoy. I took Jacob to The Counter for hamburgers, his favorite meal. He got dessert of course and chose the giant chocolate chip cookie with ice cream. Jacob has become uncooperative with photos, hence the hand.

First Day of School

Tuesday was the first day of 7th grade.  Jacob seemed to have survived the experience.  This year he is taking drama, technology, English, world history, honors math and life science.  I am sure he will have more to share on Saturday.

Given that he is in a uniformed school the pictures are not going to change much.  He is taller this year!