Oli Graduates Kindergarten
Posted in Family by: Alisa
So when I heard Oli had a graduation I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t graduate from Kindergarten, neither did Scott or Max or Tru. We just showed up the next year in first grade. I just kept thinking about Mr. Incredible complaining that we celebrate too many small accomplishments. It’s not that I’m not proud of Oli finishing Kindergarten but I guess I was just surprised. A Kindergarten Graduation is just not what I’m used to.
I was kind of dreading going because I didn’t know what to expect and they had a whole hour blocked off for it. It turned out it was just a Kindergarten show with “diplomas” thrown in. They gave each kid their “diploma” and then the kids sang and recited poems for us. I will be honest, they sang so many songs and recited so many group poems that I really do wonder if they’ve done any work for the last month. It was super cute though. I still think it’s silly but I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
Oli recited a poem with two other boys but Oli was the only one at the microphone. The other boys were behind him so as far as I’m concerned Oli had a solo in the program. I had my phone set up to record it but I guess I accidentally pressed the button twice and didn’t get but a few seconds of it.
Oli has done so well this year. He’s a pretty good reader only needing help on the complicated words. He can add simple math problems in his head. He has loved school both here and in California. I feel super lucky to have three boys that love school.
I’m curious, has any one else’s Kindergartner had a graduation “ceremony”?
p.s. There are more photos on facebook of the graduation and our trip to Cali.
June 2nd, 2011 at 2:47 pm
When I taught K at Cumberland we had a kindergarten “celebration” at the end of the year. We didn’t do diplomas or hats, just 15 minutes of songs, and then treats in the classroom afterward. It was always really cute.
June 3rd, 2011 at 3:00 pm
Nope, no graduation ceremonies for us. I’m glad to hear you survived it and even enjoyed yourself a bit. And go Oli on his solo! He’s such a cute kid.
June 3rd, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Vargas is having a kindergarten graduation, so Oli would have had one if you’d stayed here, too. How funny that Max and Tru didn’t have one. Must be a new thing.