Christmas

Hope everyone had a great Christmas. We sure did. Things have been a little crazy around the Chavez house...busy Bees! Here is what I can remember to share:

Erin - Erin is doing great in 6th grade. She stays on the A honor roll & is always among the top 10 kids for AR points. She has read so much she is having trouble finding a series of books she is interested in reading. She has been re-reading some books since she can't find anything that interests her. She is asking friends again about any good series, so we'll see where it goes. Erin participated in the UIL One-Act play for the middle school. She did really well and the kids did great. They didn't win, but everyone had a good time. Erin loves drama...shock, right? Erin competed in oral reading at UIL competition but didn't make it to the finals. She was pretty frustrated with herself, but shakes it off and moves on so much better than her father ever did. She says she is gonna win next year...I wouldn't bet against her! Erin had her first cotillion dance. It was a 20's theme. Erin had a great time and was happy Mom went to take pictures and have fun. Erin is trying to decide what she will participate in next year. She can cheer and participate in athletics. She is thinking volleyball, maybe cheer, and probably tennis. It's only Tuesday, so she may change her mind.

Emily - Em is doing great in her freshman year. The first couple of months were tough getting used to high school athletics and coming home late to do homework. She was averaging 3 hours a night on homework and having volleyball games 2 nights per week. She got better with time management, and volleyball season ended. She will probably play volleyball again next year. At least she knows what to expect now. Em is cheering and loving every minute of it. Em isn't sure if she wants to run track this year. I think the coaches might try and talk her into running hurdles again. I just found out Em hold the school records at Academy for the fastest times running the 100M & 300M hurdles. She was upset she didn't run faster her 8th grade year, but she had problems with a pulled hamstring all season. She wants to play tennis as well. We love the tennis coach...she is amazing! Em finished her first semester with a 98.7 average. She thinks she might be up there in her class rank. She won't find out her rank until about mid-February. She was not happy about having to wait until then, but what do you do? Em is competing in UIL competition for calculator. They went to a contest at Belton high school to warm up and she got 2nd place! No telling how many seniors, juniors and sophomores she beat. She was pretty excited! She is really looking forward to the UIL competition now.

Elizabeth - E is doing great. She got an A in her college English class. Woohoo! She ended up with straight As her first semester. Pretty impressive when you consider she is taking AP Physics, AP Calculus, Government/Economics, and Accounting with a college English class. E was elected President of the National Honor Society. She conducted ann induction ceremony and did a super job. She was so shy her first couple of years at Academy, I never would have believed she would get up in front of people and speak. She has come a long way. E was selected with another student to represent the high school in what is called the Academy Senate. The students meet with the superintendent and discuss issues, resolutions, and proposals to make the school district better. E is still working at El Chico as a hostess. E looks like she has found a roommate for next year at A&M. We've known this little girl and her family for about 10 years. E just found out another girl she was buddies with has decided to go to A&M too. She will know some people when she gets there...thank GOD!

Melinda - Mel is working away & still loving being at Academy. She has a challenging group this year, but Melinda always seems to get the kids to do well when no one else thinks they will. She is probably going to have to start tutoring after school soon, so she's gonna be a little tired and ready for spring break!