Hayley, Hannah, Hayden: Accomplishing Great Things.

·         Hayley, Hannah, Hayden:  Accomplishing Great Things.  

Hayley attended the Honors Breakfast for the third year as she wrapped up her Middle School career.  At the talent show, she performed the song Bubbly, by Colbie Caillet, with her friend Zac playing the guitar.  Hayley was accepted into advanced courses at the High School. 

Hannah struggled in 5^th grade.  Moving to a new classroom mid-year, losing grandma, and being bullied by a student meant emotions were on high, instruction time was lost and homework life was unbearable.  She dreaded school.  Concerned, we had her tested by Sylvan Learning Center.  Their suggestion:  a $5600 plan to drive to Salem twice a week for instruction.  We shared the plan with a team of teachers at her school and formed a different plan which I was skeptical of.  In just a few short weeks, she persevered, scoring higher in Math then most of her peers.  Once again, her Science project won her a chance to go to Expo for the second year in a row.  These efforts earned her a rare Citizenship award for most improved.  She accomplished great things.

Hayden loves school and loves her friends.  Unfortunately she got sick the last week of school and was unable to attend.  She still graduated 2^nd grade right on track, speaking and engaging in the Spanish culture.  She is an excellent student.

We celebrated these accomplishments with a graduation party in June.  The girls each planted a fern to commemorate their achievements symbolizing the need to dig deep roots, get nourishment from those around them, and keep growing.  The girls displayed their most prized projects and awards and each prepared a speech.  Notable commitments:  Hayden will work towards speaking Spanish in public.  Hannah will stand strong in Middle School, and Hayley hopes her friends will love her for who she really is, not just a pretty face and an amazing voice.