Our Student of the Week

I received a call from the principal on Thursday inviting me to the Friday assembly to recognize Brynn as Student of the Week. Her teacher wrote that Brynn earned this by "being an exemplary student, always being prepared, attentive, and engaged in learning. Brynn is not only a fabulous student, she is a lovely human being, kind, considerate and smiling each day."
I am very proud of Brynn. I'm proud of both of the girls. It wasn't easy moving to a new school last year in the middle of the year, there were days that my heart was broken because I knew that Brynn was alone, it takes time to make new friends. She always had a great attitude and always got in the car after school with a smile. Fast forward a few months and she has many friends, but she has gone out of her way to make sure those she sees alone are invited to play with her and her friends. I am grateful for the hard things we've been through as a family, not only have they strengthened us and brought us closer together, I think they've also taught us to be more compassionate than we normally would be. Way to go Brynn. Keep up the great work!

I have to mention Abby as well because she was so proud of Brynn. When the principal was walking around, Abby noticed Brynn's name on the certificate and she said that it made her so happy inside. She told me, "Mom, I knew the Mr. Ray was going to say her name and I clapped before anyone else clapped, and I clapped the hardest I could and I screamed as loud as I could because I was so happy for Brynn." I told Abby that she definitely wins the award for being the most supportive sister!