A Night Of First Grade Highlights

10 or so years ago Mrs. Solares and her husband left Anchorage, AK to finish out their careers here in Saudi. They both will be retiring in September making Zach's 1st Grade year her last as a full time educator.

We were so blessed to have her as Zach's teacher. It is obvious that even after all these years she still loves teaching by her dedication, patience, and love for the children.

Highlights night was special not only for the children-they get toshow off their hard work and receive a special book from their teacher-but also as the closing and final chapter for Mrs. Solares career.

Zach read us several original stories including one about camping with Grandpa Slocombe. One of the illustrations shows a grizzly bear coming into camp and Zach running away. Grandpa on the other hand is not phased at all and while roasting a marshmallow says, "I'd rather stay." All and all I think the story sums up our camping experiences rather well.

Here is a scroll where Zach has been writing his numbers up to 1300's.

After a small potluck it got a little crazy for Mom and Dad trying to keep G and E entertained and out of all the school materials.

When Zach and his best friend M* showed up in their suits and ties for the event some of the kids thought they were just trying to be silly and dress up as George and Harold from Captain Underpants. Instead they were just following one of their teacher's final instructions to please dress nice for the evening.

These six are the last remaining children from the original class of 12. Some moved away during the year and others have already left for the summer.

We are thrilled with the progress Zach has made this year in school. His reading is on a 3rd to 4th grade level, his math is right on schedule, and his writing, though the spelling is often unique and sometimes difficult to read, is always entertaining.