first grade awards. {Reid}

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I'm about a month late on this post, but I wanted to write a little about Reid's 1st grade year! He was a little unsure about his class at the start of the year because he didn't have any of his buddies in his class, but Miss Dye was an amazing teacher and he ended up really enjoying the year. He even made several new friends, and seemed to thrive being one of the oldest (if not the oldest) kids in his class. He completed all of his reading goals, and was awarded more AR certificates than anyone else in his class…which makes me feel stupid for worrying about if he was going to ever learn to read! He made Math Masters Club after just a couple of months of school, and was the class Spelling Bee champ - making it all the way to the Grove School Spelling Bee (following in his man's footsteps)! 

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Not only did he excel in academics, he achieved big things in the area of athletics as well! Reid received the National Presidential Physical Fitness Award, and was also chosen as the only first grade boy to go to the Kiwanis Little Olympics and represent Grove School in the mascot race. He received second place out of about seven schools, and we were extremely proud of him! 

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This was Miss Dye's first year of teaching, and we could not have asked for a better experience for Reid's 1st grade year.

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Reid and Aspyn - they are such good friends, but they like to act like they aren't! 

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Papa Kelbo with his boys!

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We couldn't do it without Nana and Papa and all of their support. It really does take a village!

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Berkeley is the sweetest thing, and is always wanting to take her picture with Reid!

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He received the "Responsibility" award, which made this mama super proud!

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 A competitive, driven, hard-working, perfectionist, analytical, empathetic, athletic, and artistic boy…that's our Reid Jackson!

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Reid with his buddy Will Duran

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Reid, Will, and Brandon

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We are so proud of you, Reid Jackson, and we hope you continue to always strive for excellence. Although your fierce spirit and intense energy can be a little much at times, we hope you always keep your passion and desire to hustle, work hard, and do your very best. We love you so much.