Thursday, June 4, 2009

Jacob's Last Day of Kindergarten


I just can't believe that Jacob's Kindergarten year is over. Yesterday his class put on an amazing performance for the parents. And, yes, I cried. We met in the music room where the kids sang three songs then surprised us and played FOUR songs on the keyboards! I was totally blown away!
Here is Jacob and his friend Francisco. So cute together.

Jacob has always said that he wants to be a Rock Star when he grows up. You have to start somewhere!!


The music teacher Mrs. Fuller did a great job with the kids. Here is their Mexican Hat Dance. It made me laugh.
And this is what made me cry...
We left the music room and headed to their classroom. Jacob's teacher Mrs. Carroll showed us a video that she made of EVERYTHING that the kids did all year. She included every field trip, holiday, project, and even spotlighted each student on their birthday. It was something so special. Each of us got a copy of the video. I can't wait to see it again.
Mrs. Carroll and the teaching assistant Mrs. Brewington made each child feel so special. They all got a special award. Jacob got the Super Scientist Award because he was so into their lessons on dinosaurs and bugs. He is so proud of his award.


Mrs. Carroll and Mrs. Brewington made this year so easy for me to "let go" of Jacob. He has turned into such an amazing boy. I am overwhelmed at all that he has learned. I feel like we have all grown up a little this year.

6 comments:

cod said...

Oh Kat.......he's getting so big. Sounds like K was a wonderful experience for him......and you guys too!

Tell Jacob Gumps and Gran are SO proud of him!

pat said...

i may be a little biased, but Jacob seems a bit more advanced than the rest of the class. plus, i am wowwed by his understanding of how to square up to the camera and make eye contact. I saw a little bit of Tod (circa: Godspell) in him. Tell him his aunt and uncle are very proud.

Jane said...

YES!! Super proud! Wow, a first grader already. Unbelievable!

That was so sweet and such a great idea to create a video of all the special events throughout the year. What special teachers!

And Jacob's got some skills! I love it!

Unknown said...

i'm tearing up and HE'S NOT EVEN MY KID!!!!

love it kat. he's a keeper. : )

Karen said...

Those were great videos! He's gotten so big.

melissa said...

wow..what a kid! My eyes teard up as well. Melissa C