Last Day of 6th Grade!

 Today was Lily Grace's last day of school.  She finished 6th grade and her first year of middle school.  She did amazing!!!  She finished with all A+'s for this nine weeks as well as the school year (no lower than a 98 average in any subject) which earned her 11 Academic Excellence awards and awards for Excellence in Service, Cantoring, Lectoring and Serving at school mass.  She also finished the year as only one of two and the youngest to complete the Lifetime Achievement in Accelerated Reader.  That's right, in 6th grade she has earned the total number points that are required through 8th grade so she is now exempt from Accelerated Reader for the rest of middle school.  We are so proud of her!
The kids started the day with an all schools mass and she was all smiles as she exited this afternoon. 
Gracie Cakes, your daddy and I are so proud of you.  We can't wait to see all that you achieve next year when you take on your new responsibilities as a member of National Junior Honor Society and the Commissioner of Finance on Student Council.  
Remember to keep that contagious smile and always put God and others first!  We love you Gracie!!!

All smiles with her best buddy before leaving home for her last day of 6th grade.

After attending the All Schools Mass, Matt and I spent a cool and cloudy day on the golf course together while Gracie was at school.  I damaged my rotator cuff so I had to just ride along today, but we still enjoyed a wonderful day together. 

She was all smiles as she exited at dismissal this afternoon!  Father Jay was there to see the kids off, give high fives and as he said, "serve as a reminder."  Too cute!

She's officially on her way to 7th grade now!

Another year of memories for these best friends!

Gracie asked to get in nine holes of her own after school to top off her special day.