We are soooo proud of Mekonnen - he is just doing so well! Today he came home with a little certificate from school - he is now reading at level 21 with 98% accuracy - (when tested in March he was at level 14, and expected to be at level 18 by the end of the year!) So here we are with 1 month to go and he is at level 21! Level 20 is where they like them to be at the end of grade 2!
He just continues to amaze me - in just over a year, learning a new language with a completely different alphabet - he has not only caught up to grade level but surpassed it! And to top that off...last week they moved Mekonnen up to the advanced spelling group in his class....there were 3 groups given color names but they were really below average, average and advanced. Mekonnen started the year in the below average group -and is now in the advanced group!!
Way to go Mekonnen!!!
Our little shinning start turns 8 soon...I have told him that he will only be 7 + 1 as I am not ready for him to be 8 :) His 'kids' party is this Friday - Mini golf, hot dogs/hamburger/cake and then soccer! It should be lots of fun! And instead of gifts he has asked for donations to help needy children in Ethiopia (His idea..not mine )..not much more to say...we love you Mekonnen!!
Oh Yeah....stay tuned for a picture of Mekonnens Birthday hair cut...almost literally - he is getting it cut Thursday night for his birthday - and then re-cut again on Saturday after his party! (This was our comprimise :) )
2 comments:
So great to see an update !! And WAY TO GO Mekonnen !!
Hope you all have lots of fun at the party and I can't wait to see the birthday hair !
Lisa
Good job Mekonnen
Have a GREAT birthday
Hair looks good . Did Dad use the dog shears ???
Have FUN and ENJOY your birthday
Love and hugs and kisses Uncle Gary and Auntie Jan xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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