Science Olympiad State Competition

Connor was on his school's Science Olympiad team this year. The state competition was this past weekend and Connor placed third in the state in one sub-division and fourth in the state in another. He and his friend Blair placed 4th in Propeller Propulsion where they had to build and fly an airplane (with some help from Blair's dad :-)). He placed 3rd, along with his teammates in the pentathlon where they had to answer science questions as they completed an obstacle course working together. He also won second place in Propeller Propulsion and Write It, Do It in the regional competition.

Cheernastics

Ella loves Cheernastics...the only problem is she is the "wild child" in class (imagine that!). Trying to get her to sit and wait her turn doesn't work very well...she would rather run and jump on the mats. She always looks forward to Thursdays because she knows that's Cheernastics day and she gets to see Mrs. Vicky and Miss Natalie. Unfortunately, both Natalie and Vickie have taught Ella to say "Roll Tide" when they build a pyramid...it's going to take me all summer to de-program her from saying that...Ella thinks it's funny, so of course she says it every week and looks right at me when she says it. Connor has tried bribing her to try and get her to say 'War Eagle", but so far it hasn't worked! :-) The picture on the bottom right is of her saying it...notice the big grin on Natalie's face...Ella's looking straight at Connor.