Knighting Ceremony

Cooper goes to DeLeon Elementary. Their mascot is the dragon, and they have a knighting ceremony a few times a year to honor the kids who model the virtues that they are learning about. This time they had been learning about tolerance, and Mrs.Fernandez chose Cooper as the student she wanted to recognize for tolerance. This is what she said about him-

"For the virtue of tolerance I have chosen Cooper Squires to be knighted.  Cooper has shown tolerance in the classroom everyday that he has been in kindergarten.  He is friends with all of the students in our classroom and likes each and every one of them even if they may be different than he is.  If another student is trying to bother Cooper while they are in the hallway, on the carpet, or in line he is able to show tolerance by ignoring them and doing what he is supposed to be doing.  He also lets others have their way and never complains just because he did not get his way.  Cooper you show tolerance everyday and we are all very lucky to have you as a friend and classmate in our class, congratulations!

Love,
Mrs.Fernandez"

Cooper was a little embarrassed about all of the recognition during the assembly, but it was cute because all of the students were cheering very loud for him. He didn't want to talk about it when we got home and just wanted to play with Emmett (the friend we invited). During dinner he asked to watch the video recording of the ceremony, and then wanted to watch it again and again. We watched it about 10 times, because I love it just as much as he does! :) We brought him a balloon with some gold coins and a toy dragon.  Tonight at bedtime, he was telling Cole dragon and knight tales all night. He is so excited. We are sure proud of him. 

Parent Teacher Conference

We had your parent/teacher conference this last week. You were there with us and you were a little embarrassed by all of the attention. You read a couple sentences that you had written in your journal. They were mostly things about jumping on the trampoline and "switch and go" toys.

Your teacher had nothing but wonderful things to say about you. She said you were excelling in all areas of school...academically and socially. The only thing you didn't get an 'E' in was knowing all your coins, you forgot them throughout the year!! Ha. She said that she hopes her son is just like you when he starts school. I am so proud of you, Cooper. It really is such a joy to be your mom! Thanks for being the best example to everyone. We sure love you!