End of School

June 10th was the last day of school for both girls and frankly, the year just flew by.  Elizabeth finished the year with high honors - straight A's all year long, which is really quite an accomplishment, considering that she struggles with math and considering all of her extracurricular activities.  Although being well-rounded - Robotics Team, Middle School Choir, Drama Club, Advanced Band, soccer, cross country, basketball, and lacrosse - helps take her mind of her studies, it also takes up a lot of time.  So far, she has done a great job of balancing everything and we hope that she can continue to keep her grades up while experiencing all that life has to offer.
Emily also finished the year with straight A's for the year, an accomplishment for her as well, as soccer alone takes up a lot of her time, never mind Band, Drama Club and lacrosse.  Emily also has an incredible thirst for learning, especially in the area of science.  She was fascinated with almost every area they covered in science; she is also an excellent speller and reads well above grade level.  Next year, Emily moves upstairs - not quite a middle schooler, but she will have at least two, maybe three, different teachers during the course of the day, as a way to experience a bit of middle school.  She is more than ready for it.
We are so proud of all that the girls accomplished this year.  Lee and I are truly blessed to have such amazing girls as our daughters.

Last day of school - formal uniforms. 

Reading at the prayer service. 

4th grade band members 

Middle school choir (minus the 8th graders, who already graduated).

Perfect attendance for the year - both girls. 

6th grade - high honors for the year. 

Driving to McDonalds (end of school year tradition for JPII) with my favorite girls. 

Elizabeth and Laila 

Well-rounded.