Out of the Fish Bowl

Michael finished his freshman "fish" year at Lamar, ending the year with a round of finals and a Human Geography AP exam.  He did great, ending up with straight A's in some tough IB/AP courses.  We just got his AP score for geography this month and he now has college credit - woo hoo! 

First day of School - August 2010

Michael snuck out the door before I got a picture of him on the last day of school.  But he did  get a couple donut dumbbells for breakfast, wrapping up the school year with a reminder of our family theme for the school year...see here.  Luke enjoyed them too!

Stand Strong Theme and Donut Breakfast

Besides keeping busy with school projects, tests and finals, Michael had fun in May playing in a church basketball tournament, placing 2nd with his team in a church seminary scripture bowl, lots of Scout activities and just hanging with friends.  It is hard to keep track of him and he usually avoids the camera, but we did get a shot of him playing ball.  Unfortunately most of the shots were blurry because he is just that fast!  He had some great games, but the stake title is still eluding them...maybe next year  :)

Church Basketball Tournament in May

The day after school ended, Michael got on a flight to spend 10 days in Utah at BYU's Basketball Camp & with family.  He had an awesome time, played a ton of basketball, made the ALLSTAR team!, saw old friends, learned how to Jimmer, and had fun with uncles, aunts and cousins too.  It was a great trip that we will post more on later.

Leaving for basketball camp

Moving on with Trevor

In June Trevor wrapped up his elementary school adventure and is headed off to middle school in the fall.  The last week of school is always great for 5th graders, filled with a fun class trip to Regal Ranch, making class autograph shirts, lots of recess, and of course, the promotion ceremony.  Since Trevor is a Boy Scout, Trevor's teacher asked him to be in charge of the flag ceremony for the event, so instead of his suit and bow tie he was planning on wearing, Trevor was sporting his Scout Uniform with his newly earned Tenderfoot Rank on the pocket.

Trevor and Megan, last day of school!

We were able to bring one of Trevor's best friends Megan with us.  She went to Kolter with Trevor until last year, so it was a treat to have her celebrate with Trevor.  Plus she sat with us and entertained Luke, who absolutely loves Megan.  It was great!

Luke with 2 of his favorite girls, Hayley and Megan

Trevor did a great job with the flag ceremony.  After a few talks, awards and presentations it was on to the reception and pictures with friends, the fun part of the program!  

Megan, Kendall and Trevor

Always the entertainer!

Good Friends - Jonathan, Jaden,  Melissa, Megan, Kendall and Trevor

Best Friends - Trevor and Grant

Trevor and Liam enjoying the slideshow

Trevor had some fantastic teachers at Kolter, a few who have left or retired over the years. One of them even came back just to tell the kids congratulations and good luck!

Trevor and his 3rd grade teacher, Ms. Brownstein

It was fun to see the slide show they had of the kids through the years.  Here is one of the pictures from Trevor and some friends of his in Kindergarten at field day, they were so cute!   

Ms Hoyos Kindergarten - Trevor, Brian and Braden

 Look how Trevor has grown at Kolter! 



First Day of Kindergarten, August 2005




Last Day of 5th grade, June 2011

End of School Wrap-Up with Hayley

3rd grade is one of the hardest years in elementary school, with lots of changes and new academic challenges.  Hayley's teachers kept her busy up until the very end of the year, but she had fun doing projects like a poetry book where she wrote like 20 different types of poems.  Because of her summer birthday, I brought her lunch to celebrate one day at school.  It's always fun to see Hayley at school with all her friends.

Fun at Lunch

The last week of school was filled with award programs and class parties.  Hayley received several certificates for excellent grades, commended on TAKS, excellent conduct, etc.  This year Hayley was singled out for earning the Citizenship Award in her 3rd grade class, the only award voted on by her peers.  Her teacher Ms. Henderson talked for a couple minutes about the the type of person Hayley is and why it was no surprise that she won this award.  "Hayley is the 3rd Mangum child I have taught, and the 2nd Mangum child that I have had win this award.  Hayley is always kind and helpful, she is an excellent student and is never involved in any of the "3rd grade" girl drama.  Hayley is dependable and loyal and always does what is right.  She is a friend to everyone and I am so proud of her."  Mrs. H kept going for a few minutes and everything she said was right!  Hayley is the type of person you want for a friend, for a neighbor, for a student, for a daughter, etc!  We are proud of you Hayley!! 

After the awards ceremony, we had a few moments to take pictures of Hayley and her teachers and friends.  Hayley had 2 main teachers this year, Mrs. Henderson who both Michael & Trevor had at Kolter, & Mrs. Gardner who Trevor had for 4th grade language arts.  They are great teachers and Hayley learned a lot from them.  She also kept busy with Ms. Yu in her Chinese class, who sent an email after the school year ended, just saying what a joy Hayley was to have in class this year again.

Mrs. Henderson and Hayley

Mrs. Gardner and Hayley

Hayley has a lot of good friends at school and it is always great to hear them giggle together.

Laughing with friends

The last day of school was a fun waterslide class party.  There was also a mom there doing body paint, check out Hayley's arm!  It was a fun way to end a great school year!



Class Party Fun

 


Last Day of  School Party



Hayley sure has changed over this school year, growing up and becoming more and more amazing.  Love you Hayley!




First day of 3rd Grade



Last day of 3rd Grade






Catching up with Jake

Time for a quick catch up in the blog...

May was a busy month with school winding down.  This last sememster Jake was in Japanese at school and was in a fun spring performance.

Jake after his performance

Japanese Performance

Jake had one last field trip to the Butterfly Exhibit at the Natural Science Museum.

Field Trip with the Butterflies

Jake also won Character Star of the Week for all the Kindergarten classes, being recognized for being curious and helpful. 




Jake - A Curious Character!

 
End of School awards and class parties are always fun.  Jake won a super kid medal and other fun certificates. 


SUPERKID!




Jake and his teacher Ms. Yeager



Jake's Kindergarten Class 2010-2011

The last few days of school were filled with fun activities with friends.

The 3 Amigos - Jake, Dylan & Daniel

Magdalena signing Jake's yearbook

Jake's class was "The Fishy Classroom".  They made mud club t-shirts with a painted fish the week before to wear at the class party.  The day of the party they wore their swimming suits and had a mud/water party.  After playing in the mud, they got hosed off and put on their fun shirts before starting the second party of the party with treats and dancing on the patio to "Joy to the Fishes in the Deep Blue Sea" and other fun songs.  It was quite the party.

It was a great school year and Jake really learned and grew a lot.  Some of his favorite things from kindergarten were his teacher Ms. Yeager, his new friends, all the fun field trips they went on,work and math stations, and  recess and playing tag on the playground afterschool. 

First Day of School

Last Day of School