Fourth Grade Goes to the Capitol

Fourth Grade made their field trip to the State Capitol! They were able to reschedule the trip, after the swine flu thing.

Brett's class sitting on the steps of the Capitol. They toured the grounds seeing all the different monuments, visited the senate chambers, and even spoke with our rep. Fred Brown. After the Capitol, they all went to the Bob Bullock Museum and enjoyed learning even more about Texas history.

Brett in the heart of t.u. country showing his Aggie pride. Gig'em Brett!

Brett and Kate with rep. Fred Brown.

Summer Birthdays Celebration

Each month the first graders celebrate the birthdays in that month. They have treats and drinks and just plan fun. For the kids with summer birthdays, they were celebrated together. Jordyn, Kelbie, Regan, Cole, Amelia, Brianna, Lilly and Zach.

Zach enjoying his piece of the cookie cake!

Science Fair

The Fourth Grade Science Fair: Brett had his science fair last week. He did an experiment demonstrating an exothermic reaction where two liquids form a solid. In normal language: he mixed fiberglass resin that Doug uses at work!

Here he is with is demonstration. He showed how they come together, put off heat and form a solid. He recorded temps up to 200 deg.

Concession Stand Duty

Each little league team has to run the concession stand during the season. Friday was our night. What fun!! I left smelling like popcorn, hotdogs, and sweat! It was fun to be with such fun wonderful people. Here we are, the first shift! Shannon, Elizabeth, Chris, Lee and me. At the end of our shift. We were ready to go! Had a great time. Good laughs. Even got shot at by the popcorn machine. It keep shooting grease and kernels at Elizabeth and me.

We have the best parents!

OPAS Field Trip

The fourth grade had a wonderful field trip to aTm and attended OPAS Camp. The focus was Lantin America. They attended different stations learning different aspects of the fine arts. They listened to a Tango pianist, learned to tango, learned about different styles of Latin American dances, and even got to go to a instrument "petting zoo" where the tried different instruments. Brett and Trent learning the Tango. What fun!

Brett at the instrument petting zoo learning and trying the violin. He actually want lessons.

Brett trying the chelo.

Soccer Season Party

Zach had a GREAT season with his friends. The Green Tigers were completly UNDEFEATED! Zach even scored 5 goals during one game. Yeah Zach. On Tuesday, we all gathered for pizza, fun, and of course, getting trophies. Here is Zach with the whole team after getting their trophies.

Cathrine, the coach's wife, with Zach. Her son is the other Zach, that is why they call our Zach: "Leopold". What a wonderful team we had and excellent coach.

Aggie Baseball Clinic

I took Brett to the Aggie Baseball game Saturday. After the game the team held a clinic for all kids. What fun. They rotated to different skill stations run by the players. Brett had a great time. The future Aggie All Star Baseball Player!

Brett and Brett! Having a great time learning to outfield skills.

Brett playing a game of Waffle Ball with some of the Aggies.

Brett and Brodie Gren.

Brett with Landon. His friend. What fun times, nothing like being on Olsen field playing ball with a good friend.

Private Field Trip

Due to the Swine Flu, Brett's fourth grade field trip to Austin was cancelled. All schools were asked to stay within their districts. The school quickly had a "make-up" local field trip, but Brett did not want to go. It was to a local gymnastics place and the movies. So, I decided to have and "Brett only" field trip to the George Bush Library. We had lunch and enjoyed some Brett/Mom time learning about George Bush and the special exhibit of the Space program. Brett in space!

Don't really know what this has to do with George Bush or space, but cool just the same.

Brett playing Baseball!

Brett in action during a game. He loves to pitch. He as been practicing during his private lessons and is getting better all the time.

Brett really concentrating. He did really well. Brett talks about playing ball for aTm...... what a dream. I can't wait to see him in maroon and white on the pitcher's mound.