Smartie Pants

Today I had the wonderful opportunity to go to my first parent/teacher conference. I've kept up on most of the things that Jared is doing in school, but it gets a little difficult to stay abreast when I receive no answer when I ask "What did you do in school today?" Actually the response I get is "I don't remember", to which I'm always amazed because I ask this as soon as I pick him up from school. Oh well.

His teacher, Mrs. Shearer, reviewed his report card with me. In all of the things that they are doing thus far he received "E"=exemplary, "P"=proficient, or "+". He also received a "A"=advanced, in art.

He is also doing things that most of the class isn't close to doing yet, like writing all his letters, counting, and reading. He is in a group called AIM and he leaves class four days a week to go to the library to read. His handwriting is also exceptional for a kindergartener and his teacher is pleased with his work. If I can figure out how to scan some of his schoolwork, I'll try to post it.

On another school related note she also stated that Jared is extremely kind and very outgoing while dealing with the other children on the playground. Speaking of the playground, Jared recently told us that the kids aren't allowed to play tag at recess. They've outlawed it! Can you believe it? Although Jared has told me that the girls chase him at recess and one day caught him and yelled, "We love you Jared!" Jared also got a card from a girl in his class yesterday. It was pretty cute. She drew her and Jared playing together. So not only is he a little smartie pants, he's a chick magnet too! Like father like son!