Tonight was "Back to School Night" at JG-E. This is the night we get to meet the boys' teachers, see their rooms, and meet their specials teachers (Music, PE, Art, and Spanish). We spent a few minutes talking to Mrs. Calvin. She is not necessarily a "teacher" but someone who works with the kids on their behavior, manners, values, etc. as well as working with the student actors in 4th and 5th grade.
Kaleb knows Mrs. Calvin well because in 1st grade he had to attend "Manners Extreme" often. So often that Mrs. Calvin now jokes about how she had to retire his chair because it had a permanent imprint of his booty because he was there so much. Manners Extreme is something the kids go to if they are not behaving as they should. It's held during lunch time. The kids have to go to Mrs. Calvin's room to eat their lunch. EVERYTHING must be eaten with utensils (even a sandwich if that's what they have), no elbows are allowed on the table, "Please", Thank you", "Yes Ma'am", "no Ma'am" etc. must be used. During this time they discuss "what is right" and how they should act putting their core values to use.
Kaleb no longer goes to visit Mrs. Calvin for Manners Extreme and Kaden has only been a time or two and we are very happy about that! This year Kaleb has been accepted to be an actor. They will practice in the mornings and present a play in October, February, and in the spring. As a result of Kaleb getting invited to be involved Kaden is automatically eligible to be involved in the 4th grade. Kaleb is very excited about participating. Both boys really enjoy Mrs. Calvin and were excited to make her the Picture of the Day.
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