Our elementary school held their student elections last week. The 4th, 5th, and 6th graders are allowed to run for various student offices. Being in 5th grade, Alexis decided to run for Sergeant of Arms, which is the student that helps give announcements over the loud speaker in the morning.
She made her poster, we made fun stickers to pass around, and she wrote a short and simple speech. The great thing about Alexis is that she will try just about anything that sounds interesting, not ever afraid that she might not win or do as well as others. We spent plenty of time talking about the possible outcomes of the election and as a mom, it was comforting to know she was okay with whatever happened, Alexis just wanted to try.
Voting day was Friday, and the 31 students that were running for various offices all gave their speeches that afternoon. Being the proud mom that I am, I stayed up late Thursday evening making her a cute little skirt to wear for her big day. (That skirt is one of the many projects I have been trying to finish recently, so I am knocked at least one thing off my to do list!)
The results were posted in the front of the school this morning, and Alexis did not win, but she was still okay with that! She is looking forward to the ice cream party for all the candidates after school today. Way to go, Alexis!
Sporting her cute new skirt from mom
Monday, September 29, 2008
Politics, Elementary style
Posted by Keri at 11:34 AM
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4 comments:
Go Alexis!
Sorry you didn't win, but hey, you have a great skirt now!
Go Keri!!!
Can you teach me some sewing skills? I can only do blankets and curtains with straight lines...oh, and I can hem Ty's pants.
She looks like a winner in the that skirt!
Way to go Alexis! That is great that she isn't afraid of trying things. What a great attribute to have. What a cute skirt too! Lucky to have such a talented mom!
Good job Alexis!! That takes alot of guts, I remember. I'm proud of you! And that is a pretty freakin' cute skirt!
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