Awards

[vaneramos]

Marian and me


Marian is intelligent, but grade eight was not an easy year. On her first report card she had failing marks in French and social science, barely passing in art. On the other hand she had 90s in math and English. Clearly she could master anything that interested her. But her previous school had turned her off, and she couldn't see any point in applying herself.

I was worried for her, but it wasn't my role to nag her about completing assignments. Every week on the phone she told me everything, and I didn't want to discourage her. Sometimes she gave excuses when I didn't ask for them. But she was fortunate to have several teachers who inspired her, or perhaps whom she inspired. With the right kind of encouragement, she improved her work habits.

At graduation she won three awards: top English student in grade seven and eight, the same in math, and a silver pin for an overall average in the high 70s. I am very proud of her. For the English award, a teacher went out of her way to find a book Marian wanted: Faust.

Best of all she looks forward to going back there next year.

Comments

[ubermunkey.livejournal.com]

Wow, that is really a beautiful post.

And the image of the two of you is great. Van she is gorgeous.

be well
and Happy Fathers day

I just got home from a trip to see my dad which was a bit rough.

Had a short but nice chat with Elli this morning.

Came into the computer room once I got home and cleaned up and found a very sweet card from the Mike.

all in all a good day.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

And a happy Father's Day from me, Munkey. So glad to be able to share bits of this journey with you. Wish I were there to give you a very warm hug.

Cheers,
Van