We are very proud parents. I have two very wonderful boys, but tonight, was all about Riley. I probably shouldn't even talk about this, but what the hell, it's my blog, and I am very proud. Warning, test scores to be discussed. Turn away if you don't want to know. The boys' school held an awards ceremony tonight, to honor students who improved their proficiency levels, or maintained levels, on the state STAR test. It's controversial, I know. Lots of pressure about these tests. It's only a test, but when your child does well, you feel very proud. Anyway, the boys' school went down 17 points in 2007/2008, and were under significant pressure to raise their scores, or be placed on a school improvement plan. The students were challenged to raise the scores by 25 points. Last school year, 2008/2009, they not only met that goal, but exceeded it, raising their points by 31! As you can imagine, the principal was very thrilled, so they had an awards assembly to honor those that raised their levels, or maintained their levels of proficient or advanced.
Riley, waiting for his name to be called. Does this not remind you of Dirty Dancing? You know, "Nobody puts Baby in a corner."
Riley got an award for maintaining his levels. Warning. Bragging about to begin. He's never scored below advanced, in any category. We are very proud.
Riley, proudly displaying his certificate. He was bummed because he didn't make the "600 Club" this year. 600 is a perfect score. He was miffed that they didn't include his 4th grade year, when he would have made the club, in math. This was the first year they held such a ceremony. Shoot. Oh well, we are so very proud of him. He has set his sights on the 600 Club this school year. Great motivation, if you ask me. Ok, I'm finished bragging. Oh, and by the way, they honored 200 and something students. Everyone did a great job, and lots of kids improved, and that's what is important.
Word of the Day: Growing. Riley is doing more and more with the scouts, which means he's away from home more. It's sort of bittersweet. I'm glad, because he's becoming very independent. It also makes me sad, because he's growing up. It makes his brother sad too. Quinn was practically begging Riley not to go to camp in a couple of weeks. He really misses him when he's gone. So sweet. I just adore these boys, for so many reasons.
3 comments:
You can be vey proud! And I like this idea of honouring this great achievement. :) They should make it also in our schools..
Congratulatins on the award! My son is also in Scouts - Boy Scouts, now. That organization really does help them grow up. And I understand the bittersweet thing.
Go Riley!!!! So awesome!!! Nothing wrong w/ being proud!!
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