Superior Orchestra and Art Show

Keion's middle school had their district Orchestra Festival (competition) yesterday. They played outstanding and got a top rating of Superior. The school's band and chorus had also received ratings of Superior at their district festivals. Thus for the first time the school had all of its Performing Arts groups rate Superior. This means the school has earned the distinction of being named a Blue Ribbon school. Keion had given his orchestra classmates a pep talk in the days before the competition telling them they needed to get a Superior rating so that the school could get the blue ribbon honor for the first time ever, and they did it.

The boys had artwork entered in a Childrens' Art Show this week. They did not place but it was a good experience. They got Honorable Mention ribbons. Mr. Competitive Kendrick did not want to leave the show without his ribbon. The boys had wanted to stop art classes, but after seeing the other art and not placing. Kendrick announced that he wants to continue so that he can come in first place next year. Here is the boys with their artwork. The SpongeBob and Popeye drawings are Kendrick's, and the Joker and drawing of the man are Keion's.

I am a little behind in my updates this week, so please see below for another post.

Girls day out

I got to hang out with my 'sisters' last weekend. We had a great time, as always. I see Joan and Ayonda frequently, but I hadn't seen Traci in almost 2 years. I don't think I had seen Carol for about 8 years. We all agreed that there is really no need to go that long without seeing each other. Although we e-mail regularly, there is nothing like getting together. Here we are Joan, Traci, Ayonda, myself, and Carol.

April Fool's Joke gone wrong

Keion decided to play an April Fool's joke and told one of his friends that we were moving and that April 1st was his last day of school. Well the friend caught onto to the April 1st part and realized that Keion was kidding and that it was an April Fool's joke. Well, apparently one of Keion's teacher's overheard the moving April 1st part, but not the it is a joke part. She went down to guidance and told them that Keion was leaving the school and that next week was his last week. I know a lot of the staff and had just been at the school 2 days before and hadn't said anything about moving, so they became confused. This led to me getting a phone call from the guidance office asking me what was going on. I wasn't home so they left a message asking me to call back right away. This led to Keion then being called down to the office to find out what was going on. Which led to him having to explain it was all a joke. He was then told to call me and explain himself. I didn't get any of these messages or phone calls due to being at work all day. When I got home Keion, who is always upstairs when I arrive, met me downstairs at the door ready to explain himself. I told him that is what happens sometimes when you try to play a joke. I guess we won't have to worry about him trying to play a joke next week when it is actually April Fool's Day.

Our Little Leprechaun

Kendrick's 3rd favorite day of the year (behind Christmas and his birthday) is Leprechaun Day as he calls it. We all call it St. Patrick's Day. Kendrick had his outfit picked out for weeks. He also asked me daily to make sure he had Lucky Charms cereal to eat for breakfast on Leprechaun Day. Apparently, at his school there is a leprechaun that comes out of hiding every March 17th and wrecks havoc in the Kindergarten through 2nd grade wing. Kendrick says he hasn't seen the Leprechaun in the years that he has been at Lee Hill, but he know he is there because of all the mess he has caused. Here is Kendrick in his 'Leprechaun Day' outfit.

Climb High, Jack!

Hey it's me, Keion. I'm really excited[and kind of nervous] about our Dram Club play, Climb High Jack! The performance is in three days and we still haven't got through the whole play down yet! I think we'll be ready though because we're making good progress. We're going to go to Riverview on Thursday March 19 at about 1:30, and should be back by 2:00-2:15. Then at 7:00[along with the Night of the Arts] we're going to perform again for the parents in the forum. This will be our only performance, so make sure you come and see it! -Keion

Here is the picture of Keion receiving his positive referral award. I guess it helps to know the principal, as he sent me the picture.

Busy week

It seems every week is busy, but this has been a particulary busy one. Keion continues to reherse for the school play scheduled for next Thurs. He is very excited about his performance. Keion received a positive referral from his English teacher for being a consistently good student. He was very happy to receive it.

Kendrick received an art award this week from his school's art teacher for being a good artist. Both the boys will have drawings entered in the Fredericksburg Art Show which is coming up in a couple of weeks.

They are forcasting snow for tonight. Both the boys are hoping that will occur. I personally am snowed out!

Finally back to school

The boys finally returned back to school after having 3 days off due to the snow. Despite having 6 inches of snow, it was pretty easy to get around after the first day. We actually had a plow come down our street twice on Monday. Above are some pics of the snow. Although the snow was pretty and a fun, unexpected surprise we are all looking forward to warmer weather.