Commissioner of Finance

Lily Grace ran for Student Council last week. She created posters, wrote and gave a great speech before the middle school on Friday morning.
On Friday afternoon after the votes were counted, she was declared the Commissioner of Finance for next school year's Student Council.  

Making her speech:

2-4-6-8, Cast a vote for Lily Grace! 

My name is Lily Grace, and I am running for Commissioner of Finance.  I would like to generate  more income so that Student Council is able to invest in more activities for the students.  If we can do this, then we all benefit!  We would be able to afford to put on more social activities and increase school spirit.

I am blessed that one of my talents is being adept at Math.  I have received all A pluses in Math this entire school year. I am also good at keeping a ledger, which is essential for being an efficient Commissioner of Finance.

I aim to keep Student Council’s debts and expenses as low as possible while still being able to host fun activities for everyone of all ages.

I am fun and I can think of good ideas for activities.  I am an outstanding listener.  I welcome your suggestions and I would recommend them to the council.   I am reliable and trustworthy.  I would contribute to St. Elizabeth as a part of Student Council.  You do not have to worry if you vote for me!

Saint E needs me!  Vote for me for Student Council! 

Spring Recital

This past week, Lily Grace performed at her Spring Recital.  She did a beautiful job!  She played "Secrets," by One Republic.

2nd Best Mom in the World!

Today, I woke to a special treat from my Gracie.  I often make scavenger hunts for her at Christmas and today she made one for me.  It was so fun to read each clue and then run around the house to find my "treasure."  

At the end of my journey I found a book LG and Matt had put together for me.  It was called, " The Small Book of Mom."  While the book was folded small, the sentiments inside were huge!!

Lily Grace has been taught that Mary, the Mother of our Savior is the BEST mom.  She certainly is.  So when Gracie says, I love you mom!  You are the second best mom in the world,"  it means so much to me.  

Lily Grace, you are the absolute best part of me.  You are a blessing greater than anything I deserve.  

 I love you soooooooooooooooo much!

Thank you Blessed Mary for being an example to all mothers.  Thank you God for this wonderful little girl who calls me mom.  

A couple of excerpts from The Small Book of Mom

by: Lily Grace

LOVE

My Mom makes me laugh,

My Mom makes me smile. 

Every time I need something,

She goes the extra mile. 

I love her a lot,

And she loves me.

Forever and ever,

And that's how it should be.

Rainbow

My Mom is like a rainbow.

Sheltering after a storm.

Winds and currents can batter me,

But my Mom keeps me warm.

He did it!

Today we headed to Lafayette for Matt to graduate and receive his EMBA from Purdue University.  Gracie and I are so proud of him!  

National Junior Honor Society Induction

Lily Grace has always enjoyed school and learning.  She has worked hard and maintained straight A's throughout school and middle school hasn't stopped her.  Her favorite subject is Math where her average has yet to go below a 99 this school year. And reading is her passion.  Today, her dedication and hard work were recognized in a very special way.  
This morning after mass, Lily Grace was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society.  Only a select number of students are asked to apply and the criteria includes academics, service, character, leadership and citizenship.  I love that while the grades are very important part of the criteria, so are being a good person and serving others. 
Lily Grace, your daddy and I are so very proud of you.  Not because you have great grades, but because of the reason that matters, you are a great girl, a wonderful and caring person.  
Thank you God for the blessing of Lily Grace.  Thank you for her Catholic education.  How special it is that she was inducted in the very place that she goes to sit with and worship you!  Thank you for seeing her through each and every day.  Thanks be to God!

All smiles after receiving her NJHS shirt, pin, membership certificate, signing the membership book and taking the pledge.  Outgoing 8th graders presented to the incoming 6th graders.

All of the NJHS Members- now including LG!