Oh, that face

I recently read an article that asserts that facial expressions are inherited, not learned. I found this research fascinating, and giggled when I saw these facial expressions on Alyssa. I guess she comes by it honestly.

Progress

My students are well aware of my affinity for progress.  As are the Hoy kids. 

Reflecting on the progress of the Hoy kids this school year, I am mostly content. Alyssa was a mess the weekend before she started middle school, but from the first day on, she relished the opportunities it held.  Jackson matured as a student throughout the forth grade, taking my threat seriously.  ("The learning will happen. Before the grade, I am not involved.  If after the grade, I will be involved.")  Matthew, too, made progress this year.  His final report card had a few first grade standards met. Not all of them, not linear, not easy, but it is progress. 

I love progress!