Tonight was Open House at Avery's elementary school and you had better believe that you could feel the excitement in the air! There were kids running everywhere, dragging their parents off to see this or that, making shy introductions to their friends and teachers and most of all, so very proud of themselves.
It seems that everything in an elementary school is brightly colored. There is so much to look at and take in. The walls are practically covered with murals, student artwork and motivational messages. A parent cannot help but smile as she moves slowly down the hall, making her way from one display to the next.
Avery's school structured the open house around a "student led" conference. The students were supposed to take their parents through their work and show their progress, there was even an agenda for them to follow! It was neat to watch Avery flip through her notebook and try to explain some of the things she had learned. Jeff and I had to take turns with Avery while the other parent kept an eye on the little kids who could also feel the excitement in the air and were excited to explore a new place.
We are both incredibly proud of Avery and how hard she works and how much she is learning. She has a great teacher who really understands the type of student Avery is and helps us to get the best out of her.
Open House was fun, I just can't believe that I am the parent now....
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