Ellie dressed up for summer daycare one day last week in honor of her teacher's birthday. All the girls wore a crown or tiera of sorts to make the party festive. And as you can see, she wears her tiera well.
All grown up. This picture certainly captures the feeling of this summer. She's matured into such a kind, thoughtful, wise, dry-humored, helpful tween. She's somewhere between 8 and 18. Yet, I can say it's hard to remember a time when she didn't share her opinion and believe she had a say in the decision.
An only. Only child.
Here's one of the wonderful benefits of an only. The sole focus of her education, activities, friends and future.
This Spring the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing was complete. She takes a test in the Spring and in the Fall. Its a big deal. In fact the scurrying around, the necessity for snacks, bottled water and a good night's sleep are reminded for weeks before the test. By the time the students actually take the test they are so wound up with worry, I'm surprised any of them do well at all.
This Spring Ellie did amazing!
The number grade will mean nothing, as each subject is on a different scale and started around 811 and goes through 6790. To me, what's more important is where she falls compared to those around her. They compare scores to State, District and School.
Reading: scored satisfactory - at the state level score
Math: scored advanced - above both the state and district score
Writing: scored advanced - above the state, district and school score!
She loves her writing and with an advanced math score she admitted that she really learned a lot of math this year! Now for the reading - although she committed to a book a week for the summer, she has read two books all summer. Now in the final stretch before back to school in August, we'll focus on reading!
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