Last day of 1st Grade - Mrs. Clark

Kallie, Kallie, You did it, another great year at IVE! Mrs. Clarks first grade class was the perfect fit for you. Mrs. Clark was structured (which you like) but she also gave you freedom to be creative. I think having a small class of 17 kids allowed for more time to learn and grow as a class and an more importantly an individual.

You have a love for creative writing and over the last year your illustrations and details within your stories have flourished, it is pretty darn impressive if you ask me. You also love to read and finished the year beyond 2nd grade reading level. You started reading chapter books and just the other day you told me your book gets better and better every time you flip the page. Finally comes math, which is not your favorite subject because it challenges you but even when you were frustrated you never gave up . . . you kept at it and ended the year strong!

You also got to do some fun things in class like the Gardening Program, Writing Celebrations, Classroom Parties, Field Trip to the Zoo, The Art Program, Love Notes, Filling the marble jar for a reward (PJ Day) and so much more! Outside of class I am pretty sure your favorite activities are recess, PE and Cougar Club.

We are so proud of you!

We love you, Mom & Dad

1st Grade Field Trip to the Zoo

I spent the day at the zoo with all of the 1st graders from IVE. Thankfully we it was a gorgeous day and most of the animals were out and active which is not always the case. My group (for girls from Kallie's class) wanted to see every animal in the zoo which I quickly realized is not possible when they all want go different directions. We got in our groove quickly and had a great time. Some of the groups favorites were the bears, monkeys, cheetahs and the komodo dragon. All and all it was a huge success oh and I didn't lose anyone!

I am so thankful I can take time away for my day job to volunteer and spend time with my girl. These are moments I would not want to miss.

About the Author - Writing Celebration

Mrs. Clarks first grade class has been working hard on their book series over the last few months. Each student authors and illustrates a book series about a topic of their choice. Kallie's book was about two friends Elizabeth and Morgan who found a lost dog and their adventures to find the owner. The depth and details in her writing were above and beyond our expectations and the illustrations were great!



Today my mom and I joined other parents in Mrs. Clarks class for the end of the year writing celebration. Each kiddo got to walk the red carpet =as Mrs. Clark announced their name and a quick overview of their series (on a microphone). You could tell by the looks on their faces that they were so proud of what they had created and ready to share it with the world. My mom and I listened intently as Kallie read her books to us. I was so proud of her work and more importantly so was Kallie. Great work my love.

Soccer Girl

Kallie has expressed wanting to play more competitive soccer over the last few seasons. She wants to play with girls who love soccer as much as she does not just goof around(her words not ours). So we decided to have her try out for the Gunners Select Soccer program in Issaquah. Not knowing what the skill level would be at tryouts our only requirement was that she try her best and have fun. Although she was a bit shy at first (she didn't know any of the 40+ girls trying out) she did great and made the team! We talked about the commitment of practice 2x's a week and games on the weekends and she insisted she was read (we think she is too)!

We met the team and coaches last week and definitely think it is the right for her. She had her first practice last night and LOVED IT! We are so excited to watch her play and grow this season. Kallie, we are so proud of you. You knew what you wanted and went for it!