Jenna Fifth Grade Graduation from Arrowhead Elementary

My baby girl just graduated from Elementary School! I am excited to see my little girl move on, but I am also sad to close this chapter of my life. All seven of my kids graduated from Arrowhead Elementary School and so this school will always hold a special place in my heart! I am grateful to the amazing teachers and staff at Arrowhead! I will miss them! I will miss everything that accompanies elementary school -- the classes, the programs, the field trips, the holiday parties, the choir performances, the plays, the music demonstrations, the field days, the fun runs, the family weeks, the competitions, and even the Science Fairs! I will miss spirit-day on Fridays and the Halloween parade around the track. I will miss walking through the hallways and seeing art work on the walls. Arrowhead Elementary was built in 2005, the year my son Jared started kindergarten. So even though all of my kids graduated from there, he was the first one to attend all six years there, followed by all the rest of my kids. I will always have fond memories of the fifteen years my children attended Arrowhead! Farewell Arrowhead Elementary! We love you!

Because of restrictions due to Covid-19 the fifth graders had a "drive-through graduation." We all drove up to the school and hopped out of the car to take a picture of our son or daughter with their teachers, watch them receive their awards, and then take a few more pictures in front of the school. A few days ago this cute "Give Me Liberty" sign showed up in front of our house. So fun! Jenna made these cute little clay figures for each of her teachers -- one for Mrs. Sparks and one for Mrs. Ping. She loved both of her teachers! Mrs. Sparks had several of the Jensen clan pass through her classroom through the years. We will miss her! 

Clarissa's mom, Allison, sent me this cute picture of Clarissa and Jenna on their first day of school when they were starting kindergarten and their last day of school, graduating from Fifth Grade! I am so glad that these two are still best friends!

And some pictures of Arrowhead...

Josh's Fifth Grade Program

I went to Josh's fifth grade patriotic program/graduation this afternoon. This is my sixth time seeing this program and I get a little emotional every time! I love patriotic songs and contemplating on the blessings of living in a free country as the children sing. Josh said that they only started learning the songs a week ago. You would never know it, they sounded awesome!

Those kids who passed off all of the requirements also received their "Give Me Liberty Award." Josh was extremely motivated and was the second person in their whole fifth grade to pass off all of his requirements for this award. The kids also received their graduation diplomas! Next year they all move on to the Intermediate School!

Jaiden's Fifth Grade Graduation and Program

Jaiden had her Fifth Grade Graduation and Patriotic Program today.  She sang a duet along with another girl and they sounded great!  This is the fifth time I have seen this program (two more to go) and I love it every time!  Jaiden also received the "Give Me Liberty" award!  Here is Jaiden with her best friend, Emily -- they were excited to be able to serve together on the Student Council this year on the Library Committee!

 

 

     

 

Give Me LIberty Award

I am so proud of Jase for taking on the challenge of earning the fifth grade "Give Me Liberty Award." It is quite a challenge. The students who earn the award are required to memorize the following:

The Pledge of Allegiance (written)
The Pledge of Allegiance (in Sign Language)
The Preamble to the Constitution (recited)
The Star Spangled Banner (recited or sung)
The names of our Presidents in the order they served (recited)
The 50 States and their capitals (named and located)
The USA and continents located on the world map
The Gettysburg Address (recited)
A line from the Declaration of Independence (recited)
The Symbols of the United States of America (recited)
The Symbols of the State of Utah (recited)
The Symbols of "Old Glory"

That is a lot of information to remember! Jase learned the names of the US Presidents by listening to the Animaniacs President's Song on the Internet. He had the the whole song down within a couple of days. He was singing it at school and his teacher came and listened and passed him off for the presidents. He said that kids kept coming up and saying, "Sing the song -- I want to hear it!" He even got to sing it for the Principal. He has finished over half of the above list including the States and Capitals. Here is a practice quiz for the US States, now we just need to get going on the Gettysburg Address. Does anyone know a good song for that one?