White House

Jessica and Kaitlyn are standing outside the White House. Jess is confident Kaitlyn will be the first female President and her the Chief of Staff.

Hopefully, they will let their moms on the other side of the gate!

Washington DC

Jessica and I spent Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8 in Washington, DC and Baltimore with her Girl Scout troop. It was almost 100 degrees but we saw many things and had a great trip.

This is us in front of the Capitol.

Third Place in the Sixth Grade Wheelbarrel Race

Jess and Kiera came in third place in the Wheel Barrel race! They are in the middle in red.

Third Place in the Fourth Grade Relay

Matt, Sam, Carroll and Nicole won third place for the Fourth Grade Relay!

Team Newsom

Team Oerzen

Train Float

This is the team who built the train station float.

Matt, Emma, Sarah and Nicole

Team Oerzen

Evan, Sarah and Nicole pull their float

Team Newsom

Mrs. R., Jasmine, Jess and Mrs. Newsom pull the float.

Olympic Day 2008

Every year our school has Olympic Day. This includes not only sporting events but contest such as spelling, class banners, uniforms and the all important float.

The school holds a parade on the streets around the school which brings everyone out to watch. Then they head to the back fields for the games. Finally, it is indoors to pick a winner. It was the first year I got to watch most of the events which was a lot of fun.

This year Jess and Nicole were a part of the float team for their class.

This is Jessica's float which won third place. Special Thanks to Jep for providing real fire equipment and hats for the class!

Jessica Wins Another Essay Contest

Jessica won an essay contest on the person who has been special to her. She picked Mrs. Vecchione her teacher since first grade.

Here is the essay:

Mrs. Vecchione made a difference in my life by introducing me to Lunch Bunch. I will never forget that first day in first grade. I discovered I did not like the cafeteria, and I would not eat my lunch. Then Mrs. G. told me about Lunch Bunch and how I would eat in Mrs. Vecchione’s room. I was so happy.

But the first day I was going to Lunch Bunch, I was nervous. I hunkered down by the trash can to wait. To my relief, Mrs. Vecchione arrived and took me to her classroom. I discovered I liked it much better then the cafeteria and ate lunch for the first time in a few days. Lunch Bunch became more then just a place to eat. To me, it became a place for friends and a second home.

The lessons I learned are that Mrs. Vecchione is the nicest person in the universe. You should not be afraid of new experiences because someone will guide you through them. Teachers are our friends.

Mrs. Vecchione was the difference in my life by making me feel at ease and more confident about myself. Without Lunch Bunch, I would have been slowly starving myself. I feel blessed to know Mrs. Vecchione.

Softball

Once again, Nicole played softball in the town. Here she is on first with her best bud, Brigid, on the mound.

It is hard to cheer for only your child when you know all the girls on the other team as well.

Team Jessica

Jessica attended the wedding shower of one of her teachers, Ms. Murray. Here Jessica along with Mrs. Vecchione and Ms. Terranova are part of the team that worked with Jess in second grade. They were truly the best group of women to have Jess work with that year. They helped to give Jess the foundation which is paying off now.

We like to think these ladies are more than just teachers-they are our special angels and family!

Breakfast Bunch Ladies

Jessica has had the privilege of being a member of a special group of children who meet in the mornings before school called Breakfast Club.

Jess is the last of the founding group of children and her friends Victoria and Britt came to surprise Ms. Murray for her wedding shower. The girls baked the cookies with Mrs. Vecchione the day before and have a good time together.

Britt is going to be a Junior and Victoria will be in 8th grade.

Ms. Murray will be getting married in Annapolis at the Navy Chapel to Dennis on August 2.

Immigration Play

Nicole's class is studying immigration in school and they put on a play about coming to America through Ellis Island. Nicole played a Russian mom who came over with her family. The family had to stay at Ellis Island until they had money for a train ticket to move to their new home.

Nicole thought is was funny that her daughter was her friend Emma.

Memorial Day Parade

Every year our town has a Memorial Day Parade. This year Nicole marched with her Junior troop.

Afterwards, we had dinner with our friends, the Schlecters.

A Day at the Botanical Gardens

On Thursday my class went to the Botanical Gardens. We went to a classroom and learned about the rainforest. We got to study plants. We got to plant a polka dot plant.

These are Carroll, Kim, Anusha, and Emma from my class.

Guest Blogger-Nicole

Centennial Essay

Jessica was the big winner for the sixth grade for her essay on why she loves Floral Park. She got to read her essay at a village meeting. She received an award and gift.

Oppa's Crew

Jess, Nicole, Brendan and Kelsey say cheese aboard Oppa's Crew. This is Rick and Erin's boat which is docked in Freeport. Hopefully we will spend many days in the sun smiling and fishing.

Friends

After walking through town, the group takes a break. Nicole and Jess are chilling with their friends-Melissa, Hannah, Emily, Caroline, Emma, Harry and Maggie. This is before we head out to celebrate Mr. Schlechterberry's birthday at Shea.