End of School Year Interview: 5th Grade

Hello! How was your weekend? We had a busy but blessed weekend. I hope to share more later in the week.

*Warning!* This week’s theme for posts is all about school…wrapping up the year and the elementary school years. #holdme

I used these questions last year to have the kids reflect on their school year, so I’m using them again this year! I love that I also have an opportunity to share my responses too.

Hayden’s Thoughts:

• What was the best part of this year? Going back to in person learning.
• What was your favorite thing about your teacher? She was kind.
• What was your favorite things to learn about this year? Government and reading Where the Red Fern Grows
• Who was your best friend? Graham and Jonny
• What did you like to do at recess? Play 4 square and basketball
• What is something hard you did? learn at home
• What do you want to be when you grow up? “Undecided…or maybe a track coach…or a firefighter.”
• What was something that made you laugh this year? My classmates
• What was your favorite specials class and why? PE because my teacher is a GOAT
• What was your favorite school activity or field trip this year? Field Day

Bonus: What is your BEST memory from elementary school? Safety City field trip in 2nd grade

Mom’s Thoughts:

• I’m proud of you because…you’ve worked so hard to overcome obstacles and have persevered!
• One of my favorite memories of you this year was: watching you win the district championship cross country meet.
• It has been fun to watch you: become more independent in your learning and enjoy your favorite subject areas like reading and social studies.
• Three things I love about you: your loyalty to your friends, your determination, and your sense of humor.
• An area you grew in was: confidence when speaking.
• You strengthened our family by: taking on more responsibilities and becoming more independent.

Hadley’s Thoughts:

• What was the best part of this year? Going back to in person learning.
• What was your favorite thing about your teacher? She makes learning fun.
• What was your favorite thing to learn about this year? Long division (#smartypants)
• Who was your best friend? Elise
• What did you like to do at recess? Play four square
• What is something hard you did? Wear a mask during school.
• What do you want to be when you grow up? Elementary school teacher
• What was something that made you laugh this year? Miller (a boy in her class)
• What was your favorite specials class and why? PE because it’s awesome.
• What was your favorite school activity or field trip this year? Field Day

Bonus: What is your BEST memory from elementary school? Safety City field trip in the 2nd grade

Mom’s Thoughts:

• I’m proud of you because: you stayed positive this whole year while learning at home, at the pod, and finally at school.
• One of my favorite memories of you this year was: watching you run cross country, improving with each meet, and placing in the top 5 at the district championship.
• It has been fun to watch you: be a classroom leader.
• Three things I love about you: your energy, your generous heart, and your outgoing nature.
• An area you grew in was: musical performance and playing the flute
• You strengthened our family by: being helpful and remaining focused and positive.

I can’t believe tomorrow is their last day of elementary. Where has the time gone?

I hope you have a great week.

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