Brooklyn's First Grade Report Card

We met with Brooklyn's first grade teacher as the first grading period is complete. The teacher had very kind words for Brooklyn and mentioned that she is always willing to cheer up her friends when they seem down or unhappy. She will go to the person who is alone and offer them a friend or a smile. We were the most proud of these characteristics.

Her report also indicated she is outstanding at the following:

• respects the rights of others
• respects authority

She is doing well in Math and Language and is working hard on her reading and writing. She is really enjoying Art and Music as well.

We are very proud of her transition to Ohio and a new school. She still misses her friends in Tavistock and talks of them frequently.

She has been selected for school picture retakes so let's hope for a great smile!

Peyton's Progress Report from Young Explorers

On Thursday, Peyton brought home his progress report. Here are the highlights.

"Peyton is a bright, happy and unbelieveably sweet child. It is a true pleasure to have him in our class."

The teacher is very kind.

"He is inquisitive, capable and eager to learn...Peyton is doing a great job sharing and getting along with the other children in the class."

So glad to hear he behaves at school.

He knows all of the letters of the alphabet and 7 of 11 of the colours. He knows most of his shapes and the most important of the body parts. He has mastered puzzles - this is his favourite/favorite thing to do right now.

Peyton's school picture

His school picture has arrived. A typical smile for our little man.

Our new niece - Ainslie Marg Todoroff

Brad drove to Canada on Sunday to surprise his family and see our beautiful new niece. Baby Todoroff has arrived. She was born on Friday November 6th and weighed 6 lbs 7 oz. I can't wait to meet her! Congratulation Denise, Darrell and big brother Logan.

Raking Leaves

Raking leaves is like Chinese food - you could do it again in three hours. Brad has worked really hard to try and keep up with the leaves. I think we are done raking for this season.

Canadian Company

My friends Stacy and Patty came for the weekend and we had a great time. They arrived in time to meet Brooklyn off the school bus. We had a family dinner and then we headed out for some later night shopping at Target and Walmart. On Saturday, we went shopping some more and then hit Steak N Shake for a late lunch. Brooklyn and Erin went with us. We shopped some more and then came home for dinner. Stacy and Patty brought some colouring books and a painting project (a piggy bank) for all the kids. We also played outside on the play centre. It was really great to have them come - the kids loved it. I hope they will come again.

School Fun - Dads and Donuts

On Tuesday, Brad went to school with Brooklyn at 7:45am. It is called Dads and Donuts. They can have a treat of donuts and other breakfast food and then can show their Dads their classroom etc. Here is a picture.