Avery's Field Trip

On Thursday, May 13 the 1st and 2nd graders went to Lake Red Rock together. I was able to go along as teacher/mom. They hiked down to the lake, climbed on rocks, climbed up Cordova Tower, had a picnic lunch and then went to the beach to play in the sand and water. It was a BEAUTIFUL day and I was glad I was able to spend the morning and through lunch with Avery and then I had to head back to school to teach a junior high elective class in the afternoon.  

K-4 Track Meet

 Both girls were able to run at the K-4 Track Meet that they have at Lacey Complex this year! Aubrey ran the open 400 and the third leg of the 4x100. Avery ran the open 200 and a leg on the 4x50. We had time to "practice" a few times before the meet and both girls beat their fastest times from practice! Steve was able to take the morning off and come watch, I mean "time" the girls, too!

Here is where all the 4th graders raced the 8th graders in the open 100.

Aubrey got third in the 400 

Avery in her relay

their hand-off 

Aubrey's group: "LAKER" - Leah, Aubrey, Kate, Emily, Rees (not pictured in that order)

Avery T-ball

Avery just started her season of t-ball. Steve is an assistant coach and this is the first year that Avery has played. They can try to hit off the pitching machine 5 times, and if they don't get a hit, then they hit off the tee. Everyone runs one base at a time, no outs, and they are rotate positions. She's had fun so far! She says it's WAY BETTER than her experience with soccer two years ago.

Aubrey Minors Softball

 Aubrey began a season of Minors softball this spring! This is the first year that it is player-pitch, stealing bases, striking out, all new things to learn! Each game she learns something new and really does enjoy playing! She is on a team with 4th and 5th grade girls on the Oskaloosa MCG team.

B.I.G. Musical

 On Thursday, April 29 and Friday, April 30 the K-4th graders performed their musical! We were so glad they were able to perform, even though they limited parents to only one night. Thankfully as a staff member I was able to go both performances!

Aubrey had one of the main parts as “Alex,” was a small group singer and part of the creative moment group. She did so good even if there were a few minor slip ups with her mic falling off. The B.I.G. group stood for the Bible Idea Group - who had to help "Pastor Stan" come up with a sermon of the ENTIRE BIBLE in less that 25 minutes :)

Avery with her teacher Mrs. Van Roekel

Aubrey with her teacher Mrs. Vander Wal

Aubrey and her friend Leah had fun with their roles next to each other. 

Avery giving us the sneaky smile as she noticed us in the crowd. 

Mrs. G giving the girls their mics before perframance time!

Grandpa and Grandma VG (and Grandma Char) were able to come to the Friday performance!

The 4th graders - as the lead performers of the show!

Aubrey singing in her small group!

Creative movement team - Aubrey with three of her best friends!

Throwing "hail" as part of the 10 plagues!

The large K-3 choir!