cynwyd elementary

It’s been a year!

June 17th was officially the last day of school and Sophie’s 5th grade promotion ceremony, which unfortunately was still held virtually.

We all logged in to Zoom at 10:30 to hear her name called as she walked up to the stage (in 3 inch heels!) to accept her certificate of completion.

Sophie walking to the stage to accept her certificate of achievement for elementary school

That night we had a small family party with the Sharps and my mom, who flew up for the occasion. We all celebrated with pizza and cake and beautiful weather!

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The other night Cynwyd Elementary School hosted parents for an Art Show of the kids work, all based on African Art. 
Sophie with her clay sculptures and homemade drum.

Standing below her African shield. 
And yesterday her first grade class hosted a Poetry Party where each kid stood up and read a poem they wrote. Here is Sophie’s about the end of first grade

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The girls have both settled into their new schools pretty well at this point. They seem to both have made some good friends and like their teachers. 

Two weeks ago Lauren’s school hosted Grandparents Day, and PopPop came in for a visit. She showed him around the classroom, introduced him to her friends, and they both enjoyed snack.

Lauren and PopPop
Last week all of the first graders at Sophie’s school put on a concert called Mighty Minds. It was pretty cute. Here’s a quick clip of one of the songs. Sophie is on the end, second from the top.

Here’s Sophie’s first grade picture. Looking a bit sly, I think. Unfortunately Lauren missed her picture day when she was in the hospital with a broken arm, and they don’t do any makeups(!). So sadly, we won’t have a school picture of her this year. 
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