We had Jack’s parent-teacher conference this week. In the academics (math, writing, spelling, etc.), he scored all 3s, which is right at his level. The highest number is 4, which is above grade-level. In the other areas (social, rule following, motor skills, etc.), he got mostly G (good) and some O (outstanding). Last conference, he only had 1 or 2 O, but this time he had about 5 – so he improved. She did say that he is one of those kids that can do more. For example – if she asks him to write 3 or more sentences, he does 3 but no more – even though he is capable. So we need to push him. And she said that he is a talker (REALLY?!), but that overall, he is doing great. No major concerns, no major issues. ALL good.
And... at his baseball game Tuesday night, he had an AWESOME play. He was pitcher, the hitter hit a ground ball toward him. Jack got the ball, threw it right to 1st base, that kid caught it and tagged the runner out. Then 1st base boy threw the ball back to Jack and Jack caught it. It was (in my opinion), the best play of the game!! Even Jack’s coach pulled him aside after the game and reinforced how great of a play it was because Jack was focused and paying attention.
And… since Jack missed Jiu-Jitsu Tuesday and will miss it Thursday because of baseball, we went to Jiu-Jitsu Wednesday night. We typically only go Tuesday and Thursday so this was our first Wednesday night class. WOW – what a difference. Tuesday/Thursday classes have 15 - 20 kids. But last night there was only 6 kids (including Jack). He learned two new moves and got it – really got it. Listened to the coach, applied it, corrected when the coach gave him more direction and then used the moves. It was awesome to see.
And... at his next baseball game, he had not only one -- but TWO -- double plays! The boy was 5 feet off the ground as he ran to 2nd base. He was literally jumping for joy (as was his Daddy!). Jack got best offensive player of the game as well as the game ball.
And... at his baseball game Tuesday night, he had an AWESOME play. He was pitcher, the hitter hit a ground ball toward him. Jack got the ball, threw it right to 1st base, that kid caught it and tagged the runner out. Then 1st base boy threw the ball back to Jack and Jack caught it. It was (in my opinion), the best play of the game!! Even Jack’s coach pulled him aside after the game and reinforced how great of a play it was because Jack was focused and paying attention.
And… since Jack missed Jiu-Jitsu Tuesday and will miss it Thursday because of baseball, we went to Jiu-Jitsu Wednesday night. We typically only go Tuesday and Thursday so this was our first Wednesday night class. WOW – what a difference. Tuesday/Thursday classes have 15 - 20 kids. But last night there was only 6 kids (including Jack). He learned two new moves and got it – really got it. Listened to the coach, applied it, corrected when the coach gave him more direction and then used the moves. It was awesome to see.
And... at his next baseball game, he had not only one -- but TWO -- double plays! The boy was 5 feet off the ground as he ran to 2nd base. He was literally jumping for joy (as was his Daddy!). Jack got best offensive player of the game as well as the game ball.
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