Beckett is 9 years old and a month into third grade.
His teacher is Ms Boyles and he's in the "Cougar Classroom Program". He tested into this and it's basically a regular classroom w a specific teacher who focuses on those students who require more challenging work and ensures they are getting the attention they need. I think B said there are 4 students in his classroom that are part of this Cougar Classroom. We're so proud of him!
Beckett is currently reading a series that we got Hudson into, called Percy Jackson. Hudson finished book #3 and Beckett is reading book #1. He seems to be tiring of reading so even more imperative that we find the right kind of book that he enjoys and is decently challenging simultaneously.
In math he is learning multiplication & division. In science he is learning about the salmon cycle/route. In English he is focused on writing small moment non-fiction stories.
Beckett is in 1st/2nd grade Fall soccer. He is being coached by Lehi and Corey (acting as asst) again and has several returning players on the team like Kimana Cru, Cooper, Logan, Josiah, Mehki, etc.
His team name is the "Purple Cobras" and his jersey is "Purple". He's had several goals already this season and seems to enjoy the game and have fun particularly when he's engaged. We're thinking of moving him up to play in his appropriate grade category next Fall. Then he'd be playing w Leland, who he really seems to like and provide more of a challenge on the field playing w bigger kids.
The last 6 months' adventures have included the following:
1) Last Spring Beckett went on a field trip to Woodland Park Zoo (mommy chaperoned)
2) A big 2 week road trip to Colorado (highlight was the alpine slide in Winter Park)
3) Flag football & Tennis camp over the Summer
4) Picking blueberries at Canter-Berry farm
5) Hiking Mt Rainier w papa, uncle Aaron, and Tia, Gabe, and Ezra
6) Tacoma Rainiers & Seattle Reign games @ Cheney stadium
Beckett has a new face due to recently applied braces! He has a bottom retainer as well and is very diligent about taking care of his teeth (toothpaste & flouride) as well as adjusting his retainer when required. He will probably wear them for 14 months so would get them off by this time next year. He has his nightly routine and always goes pee as part of it so haven't had a wet bed since before the last entry. Phew! I believe we're out of that phase and his brain now wakes him when he feels the urge.
Beckett is still often hungry and getting taller. He is doing much better w sugar intake and doesn't seem to get as wild. Perhaps his metabolism is changing and he's able to handle it better. He is also controlling his spontaneity much better. I think he is just growing up and maturing. He is smart, funny, can imitate accents and still always likes to be "in on the joke" as nana put it. He continues to love "giraffee" who provides comfort in times of sadness or when he's tired. We continue to see natural athletic tendencies which he probably gets from his dad.
We look forward to watching his next stage of development over the next 6 months. Our baby's 9!
Beckett's Current Favorites:
Colors: Blue
Book: Percy Jackson
Song: Circles (Post Malone)
Breakfast food: Testy Chef Pancakes
Dinner food: Sushi
Number: 10 "whatever my next age is...."
Best friend: Leland