5th grade interview

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.

4th grade responses

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

I hope you have a great week.