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It is hard to believe, but Keegan’s kindergarten year is coming to an end. I can’t say it has been always easy, but he worked hard and finished the year well. As expected, when we met with his teachers, they commended his effort and dedication and good academic results, while obviously commenting on his improvement areas:  maturity, focus and keeping his emotion under control (as well as his loud voice). In one word: self-control.

They held an open house, so parents could see the school and watch their kids work. Keegan displayed his penmanship book, as well as his reading exercises…and his favorite activity: sand sifting.

We also admired their artwork and crafts. Each kid also made a pledge for helping the environment. Keegan promised to pick up trash, two pieces each day to be exact.

I have to say that I feel this year has been a really good one, challenges aside. We can see a lot of improvement, not only in his writing and reading, but also in his personality. I really think it is a good choice for him. We are also very impressed by the extra curricular activities: computers, science, music and art. And speaking of art…remember that painting of an Eggplant and egg I was so impressed about back in January? It was especially impressive if you look at his usual drawings, like the one above. Well, I guess the teacher was impressed too, since she selected that drawing, together with only two other ones from his class to go to the San Diego Fair exhibition. Keegan was so proud!

All the chosen pieces were displayed first in an exhibition at school, identified as Best of The Best. He also received a certificate and a free ticket to the fair.

Finding his work at the Fair was not easy, but we finally found it. It was cool to see it hanging with all the other pieces.

He received a “first place” ribbon, even if it is not really clear first place of what…

Even more confusing if you look at all the other pieces: basically all of them got first place. However, one of his classmates got second place, so he felt very proud. All the other drawings around his were also created at his school, so you can see quite a variety of projects, and quite a good quality.

Overall, it was a very successful year, and we are looking forward to next year, when Keegan is going to enter first grade. Unfortunately, we will not know till the end of the summer in which class he will be, and if he will have any of his friends from this year, but I know he will see them around school anyway. Keegan is sad about leaving some of his friends, but luckily he is quick to make new friends. So, for now, we will not worry, and just enjoy summer school.

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