This week we got to try something new at school. I had heard that you could receive PE credit for outside sport activities. While Zachary enjoys Gym, he liked the idea more of doing homework during PE and having more time after swim. So each day he goes to the PACE lab, which is a classroom for students doing classes at their own pace (outcome of a small private school with limited classes). We discuss work options in the morning before he gets to school, and so far it is working out nicely. He swims normally 50 laps a practice. Today, he swam 80 laps. I think that definitely counts as aerobic exercise.
I love our little school!
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Relaxing Break
We had a nice, easy Spring Break. We started with Zachary going to my dad's for the weekend. That was a much needed break for me after coordinating Career Day at school. We finished up our last book report for 5th grade. Woohoo! We went swimming at the Y, and then headed to my mom's for some R&R. We also made a stop at the Children's Museum.
Zachary has been wanting to go to the Children's Museum for about a month. Note to those that might think this is a good idea during Spring Break: Never again!!!! OK, maybe it wasn't so bad with 5th graders, but I can't imagine with little ones. We got a few fun photos...
The crazy mirrors - Joseph is taller than Zack normally
This first picture is from the Kidtropolis, which was like a little city for kids. You could earn money, spend money, go to jail, etc. Zack didn't really want to go, but once he was in there, he was a policeman, veterinarian, EMT, waiter and banker. As a matter of fact, the restaurant had tables where the parents were congregating. He went right up to three ladies and asked them their order. They were kind enough to play along. We stayed in there for about an hour and a half.
This second photo is one of those 4 story, climby things.
And the last one is a car where you got to practice driving and check out the engine. Joseph thought that was pretty cool!
Overall, we had a lot of fun. We have relaxed and enjoyed time just hanging out. Back to school Monday, but just ten weeks left.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Talent Show
Two weeks ago, our school held its Talent Show. We have a different director, so there were a lot of numbers, but also numerous categories to win. Zachary won the K-5th solo instrument. He was very excited and received a Target gift card for $15.
As you might have noticed, I made him play it again at home. At the performance, you couldn't see his face because he sat behind the music stand and the keyboard was pretty bad. Now, of course at home, the phone rang in the background and there were various blips as he played. But the song was challenging, and we were very proud of him. I did however want to post the cutest part...
So sweet! And he was proud too.
And then one picture afterwards...
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