Tag Archives: Seventh Grade

Cue the Violins: A Wonderful Spring Orchestra Concert

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This week has been super busy. My daughter had two track meets, was inducted into the National Juniors Honors Society, and I attended my college’s commencement ceremony as a faculty member along with several other tasks. I know, cue the violins for my “sob story,” but all of these tasks are anything but that and filled me with joy.

Wrapping up the week by attending the spring orchestra concert at my daughter’s school was a welcomed activity, and seeing her play the violin alongside others put a huge smile on my face. She and the other students on the orchestra have been working hard, and at many times, I had to remind myself that they are just seventh graders.

I guess you can say “cue the violins” as my eyes welled up with tears of joy as I applauded Quinn and the entire orchestra.

All the best,

Tanya

It’s An Honor! My Daughter’s Officially A Member of the National Juniors Honor Society!

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This evening, my seventh grader was inducted into the National Juniors Honors Society, and I’m absolutely elated! While this is a prestigious honor requiring a high GPA, which is one of the core pillars of membership, to be considered, it’s the other requirements that Quinn met which are all reflections of her character.

Regarding Service, Quinn was excited to serve on student council and to volunteer in our community. With leadership, her teachers often share with me how resourceful she is and that she’s a natural problem solver. Though I can take partial credit for molding her character, she has always leaned towards honesty, respect and integrity. One time, she came across a wallet and was eager to go out of her way to get it back to the owner which made me feel so proud. I’m also amazed at how she understands the importance of civic engagement and respecting rules.

Maybe so had a little something to do with her achieving these core pillars, but she is officially a teen and certainly at the age where she may face challenges and even dilemmas with living up to them all.

This is more than an achievement; it’s adding to the solid foundation of her future for which I am grateful.

All the best,

Tanya

Happy First Day! New School, New Grade, New Experiences!

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How is it that my daughter is starting a new school and seventh grade when I vividly remember her starting kindergarten as though it was moments ago? 😅

I asked my twelve year old how she was feeling this morning, and she said a combination of excited and nervous, but more excited about the school year. I too am excited for her as this is her last stop before she enters high school! 😳 Wow! High school!

But before she gets there, I’m grateful that she is entering middle school with the opportunity to continue her educational journey by not only continuing with the core disciplines like math and English but learning a foreign language, financial literacy, cooking skills along with countless extracurricular activities to further establish what she’s good at, enjoys and may even want to pursue when it’s time for high school.

Here’s to a wonderful semester for my tween who continues to make me proud to be her mom.

All the best,

Tanya