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, Josh, and Jenna's Elementary School Awards

When the year winds down the kids start coming home with all kinds of awards!  Jaiden, Josh, and Jenna all received the Arrowhead Medallion. Josh and Jaiden received the Presidential Educational Award.  Jaiden received an award for being in the Arrowhead Elementary School Choir for the last three years. Josh and Jaiden also received awards for their reading minutes.  Jaiden received the "Give Me Liberty" award -- which takes a lot of effort! This year the kids who earned the "Give Me Liberty" award received a Kendama instead of a trophy.  Kendamas are the big thing right now and so she was pretty excited about that!  I am so proud of their kids for working hard in school and doing their very best work!

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!

 

 

     

 

Jase's Fifth Grade Graduation

Jase had his Fifth Grade Patriotic Program and Graduation tonight. They did a great job on their program. Jase was one of only six students who earned the "Give Me Liberty Award." Way to go Jase! We are so proud of you!