Field Day

Wow, it has been a while again since I've posted. Sorry about that. I think with it nearing the end of the year things have been pretty crazy and my schedule has picked up. Since the last post was also a catch up post, and I don't remember really what's happened between now and then, I will just tell you about the most recent - today, Field Day. 

Field Day is an all day (well actually all morning - we were done by 1:00) event where 1st-6th graders participate in different class competitions. There are team relay races, tug of war, handball, and individual hurdles and sprints along with fun carnival games. It is a fun day for all of the kids and a nice change of pace from being in the classroom all the time. Since this was my first year and my kids first year participating, we really had no idea what to expect coming in to this day. I had heard different things about it, but I felt like I was the blind leading the blind. Praise the Lord it was a great day and everything went really smoothly. 

The day began with the 1st-5th graders parading onto the soccer field through a human tunnel made by the 6th graders. Each class was color coded, first grade was blue.

After a brief "welcome" and fun "reenactment" of a battle from the 6th graders the activities began. We started with the individual competitions of hurdling and dash. I had one student in each event place, which was very exciting for them. The kids got medallions for placing. 

Next, the relay race...

...then Tug of War. Although, we did not do very well in this event, it was a lot of fun watching the parents get into it and trying to strategically place the kids. :) 

Last event....handball. 

Finally, the time that all the kids were waiting for....the carnival! This was kind of crazy with kids and parents running everywhere, but I know they had fun, so it made it all worth it, and I didn't have much to worry about when they were in the gym, which made my job easy. 

The day was a success overall, we had beautiful weather, and although it was a little hot, there was nice cool air to come inside to and cool off. 

We have less than a month left of school before I've made it through my first year of teaching. It's hard to believe, but I am so thankful for the experience and many many things God has taught throughout the year. It will be a crazy next couple weeks and I probably won't get another post done before the school year is over, but thank you to each one of you for your prayers and support. They have been so encouraging and I believe what got me through the year, aside from God's grace and love towards me. I am looking forward to the summer and to see what God has in store for next year. But first, we have awards ceremony and the end of the year activities to get through before I can be thinking too much about next year. :)

Psalm 113:3 "From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the LORD is to be praised!"