Congratulations to Timothy!

In Georgia, we have a standardized test called the CRCT. Every student in grades 1-8 must take it. For first grade there are three subjects: reading, math, and English/language arts. At our elementary school the administration keeps all the scores a secret until the 4th quarter Honor's Day. After all the other awards are given out they reveal who the top performer in each subject is. That person wins a trophy.

Today was the Honor's Day ceremony for 4th quarter. Timothy was very excited to see if he would win any trophies. Last year he watched as one boy won a trophy in every category! I think Timothy was secretly hoping to do the same. We had several talks before today about how hard that would be and that winning just one trophy would be a great accomplishment!

The principal, Ms. Bates, began to read out the winners of the Reading Trophy. There were several students who had all tied for first. After hearing four other people's names called out you could tell Timothy was disappointed but still hopeful for one of the other categories. But, after a slight pause we heard "Timothy Mitchell" called out. He was so excited!! He hurried up to the stage for his trophy! I quickly hurried to the front to get a picture. I was on the way back to my seat and Timothy's teacher whispered to me, "Don't go very far." I thought to myself, "Did he really win another one?"

Next, Ms. Bates was announcing the winner of the Math Trophy. "This person," she said, "doesn't have to go very far: Timothy Mitchell!" Timothy was so excited! Two trophies! There was another winner for the Math Trophy as well. His name is Grant. Timothy and Grant are good friends so that was really fun for them to tie each other.

Next, Ms. Bates began announcing the winner of the English/Language Arts Trophy. "And the winners are Timothy Mitchell and Grant Tomlinson!" Timothy and Grant had tied again! I couldn't believe it! Timothy had actually won all three trophies!!! It was so exciting!

Then the Chick-fil-A cow showed up! Timothy won a gift certificate from Chick-fil-A too!

And he got to have his picture taken with the cow and the trophies!

I am so proud of Timothy and how hard he works in school. He loves to learn and loves to work hard in school! I am also thankful for such a wonderful elementary school that has an amazing group of administrators! They love each student and try so hard to make each student feel like they are the best they can be!