Evening of Excellence

Jonathan Alder Junior High held their event where students received awards for their achievements throughout the year.

Madison received awards for:

Power of the Pen (district and regionals) and Drama Club
County Spelling Bee and County Math Bee
Straight A's

It was hot sitting in the gymnasium, but worth it! Great job, Madison.

Cousins

Memorial Day weekend we got together with Mom's side of the family for a picnic at Wilson Park in Miamisburg. Great weather, good food and wonderful conversations with cousins we haven't seen in a few years. Wish the length of time between visits was shorter. Here are a few pictures from the day...

Dorothy and Family

Ed, Cristy, Barbara, Bob and Uncle Doran

Anita and Mom

Dalton swinging

Madison

Morgan

Look at that tongue!!

The Girl Scout motto: Be Prepared
Anita and Mom

Linda and her daughter Morgan

Finalist

Madison is one of six finalists in 7th grade for her speech.
Madison - you have a passion for writing and speaking. It's a remarkable talent that you should be proud of. We sure are proud of you!!

OWjL Camp

Madison was selected to go to OWjL (Ohio Wesleyan University Junior League) camp this summer. Way to go! You will have the time of your life!!

School Projects

Well it is that time of year when it seems the kids are overloaded with school projects. It's also the time when our school district has some sort of declamation project. In Elementary School it was memorizing poems. In Middle School and Junior High it's writing and giving speeches.

Fifth grade speech (2-4 minutes long) is about an American Invention. Dalton chose Paintball. In addition to his speech he had to create a poster about his invention.

In seventh grade, speeches are about, "A person who has touched many lives". Madison chose Dr. Seuss. The speeches (3-5 minutes long) also need to be memorized.

Both speeches will be given during the coming week.

Madison also had to do a project for Pre-Algebra (nothing to do with Declamation) this weekend. She at least had a partner to share in this project. They had to make some type of game and figure out all the probability and statistics for it. Madison and friend chose "Ring Toss".

I think both kids did a great job on all their projects. Yes, I can honestly say I'm glad the weekend is over...except for the beautiful weather we had!!

Fishing

Dalton fishing at Aunt Mary's pond.

Student of the Month

Go-Kart Fun!

Dalton and friend having fun riding the go-kart out back.