Well, fifth grade is over and this year definitely flew by. I seriously can't believe we have a sixth grader on our hands. Max had a great year. They started switching classrooms/teachers halfway through the day to start preparing the kids for junior high. Max didn't particularly like switching but he eventually got used to it. This year was filled with a lot of fun since all of his best friends were in his class. This made for a very positive school year. I was proud of him for getting honor roll every quarter and the PACK award since his closest friends were in his class. He was still able to focus each day.
He grew a lot this year, and not just physically, but also emotionally. He also learned about puberty at the end of fifth grade. This subject embarrasses him, but I did my best to let him know this is normal and natural.
We ended fifth grade with a pool and waterslide party for him and his friends. The boys had a great time. I sat outside to monitor the crazy boys with one of the other moms who has become a good friend of mine over the past few years.
It's been a successful year in 5th grade and now we are onto a fun filled summer