School's out for summer!

The kids are finally out of school! We had some snow days which increased the year a bit.
It's been a great year.  Both kids worked hard on their math facts to become "Math Masters".  After several different rounds of 50 problems in 2 minutes (addition and subtraction 0-5 then 0-10) Chani was the first to get her award and cool shirt.  To be fair, the kindergarten requirements were two levels below Emery's. Emery finally squeaked out a finished worksheet the day before all the final awards were given. He was so thrilled! I think it helped that Clint promised the kids each $20 if they brought home a Math Master t-shirt.
Chani had to build a kite for her last research project of the year. It didn't fly great but she loved it. We made a sled kite out of a plastic tablecloth and some paper straws.
At the awards assembly we were totally surprised when Chani received a Citizenship Award. Emery got one first quarter. She jumped right up and hustled to the front. It was awfully cute.

 

Emery showing off his cool poetry book.  His teacher compiled all his writing assignments for the year in two laminated books.  Very cool indeed! 

 

Chani, the Math Master! 

 

This is a sled kite, made from scratch. As a side note.  We went to the dollar store to buy supplies for the kite.  It's impossible to buy kite string by itself (at least in this town) so I told Chani to grab a kite as we were passing by them.  Emery was shocked and indigently told me, "Mom, you can't cheat on this!"

 

Chani with her citizenship award and medal.