Elementary Graduate

Its a pretty big day: our son graduated from elementary school! He's still got one more day of actual school, but the ceremony is tonight. There's a bunch of different stuff rolled into the ceremony tonight, including a song from the fifth graders and awards given out recognizing each student's strengths. We all dressed up a little bit for the celebration (not too fancy though, I'm still wearing my sandals). We got there and found seats near the front and Ledger went over to the student section and found his assigned seat.

The whole thing started with a video of pictures from their years there, even some super cute photos from kindergarten and first grade! Next, the kids came up and filled the risers so they could sing the song they had been practicing in choir. It was really cute and Diana certainly shed a tear or two. Next, the fifth grade teachers came up and called out each of the students to recognize them for a special aspect of who they are. Ledger, not surprisingly, was given the 'Art Super Star' award! Next, each child was called to receive their certificate of graduation from fifth grade. When Ledge got his we cheered loudly!

He's pumped to be done with elementary school, but the prospect of going to a different school next year for middle school is a little bit scary to him. He'll be fine- he's got so many friends and buddies that he's not going to have any problems at all next year. He is the funny kid, after all, and everyone likes the funny kid!

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