Today we had auditions for the 7th & 8th grade honors festival. I had about 12 kids audition against kids from 8 or 9 other schools. We had a new auditions format this year so, to be honest, I wasn't sure how my kids would do. Plus, most of them were 7th graders.
I am happy to say...THEY KICKED ASS! I am so over the top thrilled for them because they work their butts off. And they all need this. Every one of those kids needs something good to happen to them. I'm not saying all their lives are miserable -that's not true. But you know what? Middle School is a horrible time full of self doubt and teasing and bullying and struggling to find a balance with parents and teachers and trying to figure out where you fit in. There are many presumed failures at this age. As a wise adult (hehe), I know these "failures" are learning moments and stepping stones. But to an adolescent, getting a B instead of an A is devastating. So it's so nice that they will have an absolute success. One of my 7th graders got the only perfect score. Another 7th grader got the 2nd highest alto score - and she's one who needs this more than some of the others. I want to scream through the halls and call their homes tonight. I can't even post anything of FB because nothing is official. They will all run up to me tomorrow and ask if they made it and will be bummed to learn they have to wait until next week. And I have to contain my excitement and play dumb. I just want to give them high 5's and big hugs and brag about them and let their teachers know so they can be congratulated. I know they'll get this day...but I want it tomorrow!!
I am freakin' excited for them!!!!
HURRAH NANCY!!! YEAH FOR YOUR KIDS!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of them too!