Kaitlyn End of Year stuff

So Kaitlyn has been quite an involved little girl this year....she played soccer for the first time this year. She had amazingly patient and encouraging coaches who made it fun for her. I think she sometimes even surprised herself with her abilities. One memorable moment was in a game a little over halfway through the season where she ended up with the ball and began to dribble it up the field and she almost shocked everyone, including herself by scoring a goal but didn't quite make it there. Her coaches and all of us on the side were thrilled for her! It was like it all clicked. There are days when she wants to play again, but she really wants to try ballet too--so we'll see.

A really fun thing that happened close to the end of the school year, when her favorite children's author, her Grandpa Lewis. He came to her class and shared his books and gave a little lesson on what it takes to be an author and taught each class member to draw their own duck!! She even prepared a sweet introduction about him and here is a photo of her getting up and reading it:

Then there was the end of year class party and class awards. Kaitlyn was recognized by her teacher for being a super great reader AND for being very responsible! I've really enjoyed being active in her classroom and really feel strongly that parent participation improves learning and improves the education your child receives. I have come to love her teacher oh so much--she LOVES Kaitlyn and I love anyone who loves and cares for my child. I just hope she can teach more of the McKneely kids!! Thanks Mrs. Donahue!!