6th grade

Cooper,

        Since I am playing catch up I decided to rewind and go back to the end of this school year.  It is so hard to believe that you have already made it past your first year of middle school.  It was a big change with its share of challenges, all which you handled beautifully.  After the first couple days you had your schedule down and you were loving your independence.   As in elementary school you were in all above level classes.  This year along with all the others came so easy to you.  It amazes me just how smart you truly are.   We are so proud of your grades but more importantly so proud of the person you are.  You put school as a priority and want to do your best.  You know right from wrong and don't see any grey areas.  You are a friend but also choose your friends wisely.  I was told by three of your teachers just what a great student you are.  They were thankful to have you in their class and loved your work ethic and were honored to be your teachers.  People warned me how hard 6th grade can be for the child and also the parents.  It was tough learning to let go just a bit, but you made this a little easier for me.  I knew it was okay to let go just a bit, you would do just fine.    When it came to the end of the year you were invited to the 6th grade awards.  As they called your name and we watched across the stage I felt so much pride.  I of course cried ( I know, you say I always do that) and beamed with joy.  You were then handed SEVEN different awards.  You simply amaze me!

1. excellence in reading
2. excellence in math
3. excellence in world culture
4. excellence in first year band
5. excellence in science
6. excellence in language arts
7.  all year academic straight A's ( only 33 out of 360)

                                     


 As you walked across the stage I also knew it wouldn't be long until you were walking across a stage to graduate.  These years are going so fast and daddy and I could not be more proud of you.  As the years go on, some of your  classes might be more of a challenge.  Please remember it is always okay to have some difficulties, we all do.  Do not expect perfection just try to do your very best.  Continue to follow God and come to us with any and every thing.  I thank God everyday for our close relationship and cherish it more then you ever will know.  My heart beams with pride for the man you are becoming and I will always love you as my little boy.  I love you the whole world and back again, Mom