Kindergarten Graduation

On Monday, June 3, 2013, Grady graduated from kindergarten.  It was a big deal at Five Oaks Montessori.  The kids each recited a memorized poem that represented something about them or their interests (Grady's was the longest, I was told, and entitled "To Make a Garden").  Grady's performance was flawless!  They also had a cool "bridging ceremony" where each kindergartner had a 1st grader lead them across a bridge to represent them moving to the next level.  Also, as each child received their diploma, their teacher read a quote that sort of represented them.  Grady's was wisdom, and though some of the quotes were repeated, he was the only one to get that special quote:

Wisdom

Guiding your way, 

Wisdom will lead you through knowledge to understanding.

May you hear its soft voice.

After the ceremony there was a nice reception, we got a great portfolio of G's work from the year, and we were able to visit with friends and teachers.  He also got many compliments on his performance!

Some photos from the day...

4th from the right

His first grade buddy and him had done portraits of one another

My sweet, smart, amazing boy

Great buddies - Grady and Reese

Another friend, Ben

Grady's beloved teacher, Miss Beth

Another one of his teachers - Miss Dawn

Miss Alyssa, his teacher for the next 3 years

Camille found this football and had some fun during the reception

Now for some video...

The graduates walking in

http://youtu.be/eb7l_MH0NEQ

Grady's poem

http://youtu.be/s5QNyl6dd_I

Graduation Song

http://youtu.be/lHEcM1deLmo

Getting his diploma

http://youtu.be/BSHc70Q7_Zk

Bridging Ceremony

http://youtu.be/JLxuaXtoWjE

Throwing Caps!

http://youtu.be/aRUlm0XoNTQ

It was a very special day for Grady, and he is so excited to move on to first grade!