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<\/a>g for one- and in particular the last month “Independence.” \u00c2\u00a0He has received student of the week, student of the month, a few star cards and BOKS kid of the week.<\/p>\nThe end of the year awards are different- families come and students are called up to the stage. \u00c2\u00a0The awards ceremony is divided into two parts. \u00c2\u00a0In the classroom children who have academic honors, citizenship and perfect attendance receive awards. \u00c2\u00a0Their names are called at the big ceremony and they stand to be recognized. \u00c2\u00a0Then four awards are presented to a child in each class- achievement in Reading, Writing and Math and the Alice Casey Award.<\/p>\n
Brendan received the Alice Casey Award. \u00c2\u00a0It was described as the award for the child who tries to always do the right thing, who tries their best, is a good friend and loves to come to school. \u00c2\u00a0That fits Brendan perfectly. \u00c2\u00a0More special than seeing him receive it (we did not know he was getting it), was hearing his classmates say he deserved it.<\/p>\n
So proud of both boys!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The end of the school year is coming. \u00c2\u00a0A sure sign- end of year field trips and awards days. This is Brendan’s first time participating in an awards day. \u00c2\u00a0Each month the school gives out a “Doing the Right Thing … Continue reading <\/a>Aidan received the Math Award in first grade and the Reading Award in second grade. \u00c2\u00a0This year he again received the Reading Award. \u00c2\u00a0Given the added up all the pages of all the books he read this school year (over 5,000 pages for fun!!), it seemed fitting. \u00c2\u00a0He also received honor role.<\/p>\n