Fifth Grade Grad

How in the world did this happen!?!  We officially have a middle schooler and it still shocks me every time I think about it.  Nolan is so ready for the change as he started to feel like he had outgrown the elementary school and is ready for more opportunities that middle school brings.  Especially the fun food options in the cafeteria.  He had a great fifth grade year as we worked hard and made a good group of friends that will all travel to Hyatts Middle School in the fall.  He is looking forward to switching classes, his elective of study hall, and the change to play school sports in seventh grade.  

He will miss his fifth grade teachers dearly and has already mentioned how he can't wait to say hello to them when we are in the building for Quinn's open house in the fall.  Quinn was emotional to realize that she won't have her older brother at school with her next year but it's only for a couple of years until they meet again at Hyatts.  Everyone tells me that middle school is the beginning of the end in terms of the years flying by at lightening speed and graduation being only a handful of years around the corner.  We are just trying to hold onto all the childhood moments he still gives us before he is a full blown teenager.  

He's a great kid and we can't wait to see what this next chapter brings.

 

Last bus stop with this crew.  He will be getting on the middle school bus MUCH earlier than the elementary school kids next year.

I found a sitter and was able to volunteer at school the majority of the day which was fun to be a part of.  Nolan told me he didn't want me to embarrass him or talk to him but once we were there he was really cute and kept coming to find me and was happy to walk around and chat with me here and there.  The morning started off with a slide show at a school wide assembly which was cute to hear all the kids cheering for their classmates.

                                

After the slide show, the assembly continued with a song performed by the fifth graders.  They sang the song, "Home" and I got emotional at first and I did okay from there on out.  I was proud of myself.  Thought I was going to be in tears all day long but Nolan was so happy and confident that it eased some of the worry about this change we are all about to go through.  After the song, Mr. Heuser spoke to the fifth graders and then the amazing reachers did a dance for the school.  It was pretty awesome.  At that point, everyone was dismissed and the fifth graders had the remainder of the day to play games, dance to the DJ, eat lunch, order Kona Ice, and enjoy.

                      

I love this picture.  One of their teachers took it when Quinn found Nolan in the hallway and sent it to me. They actually do like each other from time to time.

Eric brought Mairin to the school a little later in the day and Nolan thought it was fun to put her in his locker.

Mrs. Vu and Nolan.  He absolutely loved her.

When it was all time to pack up and get ready for dismissal, all of the grade levels lined the hallways to "clap out" the graduates, which then circled around outside for the parents to cheer them on as well.  It was really cute and I'm so thankful we didn't miss out on this celebration due to Covid.

Back home and ready for middle school!

Our class of 2029 student.  He's about half way there.

Nolan has changed so much this year, particularly the hair. It is no longer cool to have a shorter hair cut so he insists on the longer style.  He looks like he's about to go through a growth spurt.  Pretty soon, he'll probably be as big as I am.

Congratulations, Nolan!  We are incredibly proud of you and can't wait to cheer on the newest Hyatts Middle School Eagle!