Award Winning Day for Jared

Jared came home from school on Friday, April 16th, and surprised his mother with the announcement that he had a certificate in his book bag that he received from school that day. Unbeknownst to Jared, he had been selected as Christian Citizen of the Month for March 2010 by his teacher and classmates. He found this out during the morning announcements on "Lion T.V." There is one student per class per month who is selected for this award and these students have lunch with the principal in the Ministry Center at St. Luke School, receive a certificate, and are featured on the school website.

Later that evening we, as a family, attended the Hurricanes Swimming Annual Awards Banquet. Jared received the "Jump Start" Award for the 9-10 year old boys age group for the '09/10 swim season. Coach Mike stated that approximately half way through the season Jared "just took off," and the last 3 swimmeets that he attended were his best ever.

Way to go, Jared!!!

Great Job Jared!!!

Jared received his 3rd quarter report card today and received all A's. This is the second straight quarter in which Jared is on the Principal's List (All A's). Jared has worked real hard over the past quarter and never lost focus even with all the excitement of the adoption. Jared also excelled at swimming over the past months as the coach told Karen that of all the boys in his swim group he had knocked the most seconds off his swim times since the beginning of the swim season (ie: 103 seconds total!). Mom and Dad are so proud of him!!