Meredith-

Meredith is such a good student. She always tries so hard to get the best grades she can. She is always studying!!! She first got inducted into Beta Club in 6th grade at her middle school, and once again in her new HS, she has been inducted into Beta. 

One of Meredith's hardest classes this year has been her English Prep class. Her teacher is a HARD, HARD teacher, but Meredith loves and respects her so much. At the beginning of the year Meredith struggled tons in this class. She stayed after many days with her teacher and peers trying to keep up. After several months she turned a corner and began to rise to the top. Her teacher has used her papers as examples, and she compliments Meredith's writing style a lot. 

Meredith was thrilled a couple of weeks ago when she received this post card in the mail from that teacher.

Art-

Meredith excelled in this year! Her teacher has enjoyed her work and compliment her  work all year. He thinks she is so gifted at it, he insisted she take AP Art next year. He has pushed Meredith in her art ability this year by grading her a bit harder than others in her class. She has enjoyed this class though, and is looking forward to the AP Art class next year.

 I love her Merilyn Monroe picture. I couldn't believe it when she brought it home. I will be framing this one for her room! The picture below was her guide. I think she did great! She only got 89% on it though, which shocked me!

 She got 96% on this paper bag. I love all the detail! 

 Physics!-ugh!-Not one of Meredith's strengths!!! And I definitely couldn't be of any help to her, nor could Michael. So, we got her a tutor. A WONDERFUL tutor, whom we have loved, loved, loved having in our home. She has been such a help to Meredith. Meredith's grade came up to an A with her help!!!! Yay!!! Meredith, who was usually the one in class always asking for help, was excited to come home and tell me that kids in her class were actually asking her for help a few weeks ago. Emma (the tutor), came for an hour and a half each week. She even came one morning at 7AM before Meredith's last big test!!! Did I mention how much we LOVE her :) 

Last week was Emma's last week with us though. She and her husband are going back to China for the summer, then coming back to the US and he will start graduate school at Harvard University...yeah, one smart couple!

 Emma will be missed!

Can you tell this is the 7AM day. Meredith looks like she just rolled out of bed :)