Thursday, May 26, 2016

05.26.2016: Avery's Practice Kinder Graduation


Today is the kindergarten class graduation.  Avery is participating even though she wasn't "full time" and it was kinda just a practice year for her.  She did do all the same work as the whole class though so definitely "passed" kindergarten!!  She is for sure going to be the smartest kindergartener at her real kinder next year!!
 
It was a super cute ceremony and she was so proud to be graduating.  She was adorable in her cap & gown!  The kids sang a couple songs, received their diplomas, and did the whole graduation procession.  Afterwards, we went to her class and got to see all her work she had done all year, took more pics, and the kids all got individual awards from Mrs Nardo.
 
Andrew's kinder class was Mrs. Nardo's first year teaching, not just at Cambridge, but ever.  She got to see him grow from a kinder to a 6th grader.  This is Mrs Nardo's last year teaching at Cambridge and Avery got to be in her final class.  Brianna holding up the middle.  Kinda special being able to have all these 3 Durbin kiddos in her 6 years of teaching here!
 

 








Someone was happy to steal Barrett for the ceremony :)









Mrs Nardo and her kiddos.
Such a blessing to have her teach all 3 kids...from her first day at Cambridge to her last. 

Such a special teacher for these special kiddos

Proud Mom





Wednesday, May 25, 2016

05.25.2016: Andrew's 6th Grade Graduation

Today was tough.  Emotional, proud, happy, sad.  Andrew graduated 6th grade and ended his last year at Cambridge Academy.  He started his educational career here in kindergarten, found his best friends here, met some amazing mentors and teachers here....this has been his second home for 6 years now.  How do you say good-bye to this? 
 
The ceremony was light and fun, and special, and anything I say here can't do justice to how special this place is to Andrew.  I am so very proud of him, and happy for his next adventure, and sad that he is leaving these amazing people.  These pics are just a glimpse into how much they all love each other!
 

 
 
 


Andrew receiving the Principals Award for getting straight A's.


Ashley's first kinder kids!






BFF's


Why is the year ending??

The Fantastic Four moms





Re-enacting the boys dancing

Hannah & Brianna

Andrew & Mr. Knowles



Having a moment


Can't stop dancing