Elfalina

 Zander had his winter orchestra concert this week! He loves playing the violin and we loved hearing what he has learned this year in orchestra! It is crazy to see the improvements from 6th to 7th grade, and his teacher, Mr. Mitchell, is incredible to be able to teach novice students how to play a multitude of instruments in orchestra and band. I also threw in a picture of his buddy, Hampton, who made a sign for him during the volleyball playoffs! It was so kind of him to take the time to do this and Zander felt celebrated like the other 8th graders who had signs made for the games!

We’ve been having fun in elementary school too with daily dress up days and fun Christmas celebrations! I’m so thankful I have had the opportunity to stop by my boys’ parties over the years. It’s a work perk that I don’t take lightly. At Maddox’s celebration, Mr. Wyatt came in to announce I had won Certified Instructional Support Person of the Year. It is such an honor to be voted on by my peers and it comes with a sweet parking spot at the front of the building! The kids and I are excited we will get to park there for the next year! It was the icing on top to have Maddox and Grammy in the room as the announcement was made. 

Elfalina is our office elf who has been entertaining us all month long with her shenanigans! The kids’ favorite days included toilet papering my office, wrapping up Mr. Wyatt’s office with wrapping paper, a sleepy Elphalina, snowflakes/balloons and finally, getting to wear special gloves to give Elphalina a hug before she heads to the North Pole! We will miss this mischief maker until next December. She has brought joy each morning!