Brandon's Puppy

My little scholar

At Brandon's open house last night, parents were given information on the school's mission, planned projects, field trips and fundraisers, and an overview of the children's daily schedule. I am very happy with the curriculum, which includes math and science, reading, gymnastics, music, and even yoga, Spanish, French, and sign language. And beginning in January, they will have a few weekly homework assignments to get them used to the idea before they start kindergarten.
We were also given a preview of some of the children's work. Every morning, there is an activity called "The Daily News", where the teacher picks a student to stand in front of the class and report the news with a microphone. They can say anything that comes to mind, and the teacher will write out the sentences, and then have that child draw a picture of the news. Today was Brandon's turn, and below the fold is his report, as well as his self portrait and a family portrait drawn earlier in the week.

Sorry about the quality of the following two shots. I left my camera at home, so I took them with my phone during the open house.

This is Brandon's self portrait. He says that in it, he was talking to me while I was at his school watching him write his name.

Brandon says that the reason he is not in the family portrait is because he was at his Tata's house (my dad). He said that Eric, Matty and I were having breakfast when Tata came to pick him up. Also, daddy is mad because he doesn't to go to bed, and Matty and I are happy because we do want to go to bed. Also, notice that I have long, curly hair, and that Matty is true to size as compared to the adults. I love this picture!! I think I may ask him to make another one with him in it to put up in my office.