Fifty Nifty United States

The fifth graders presented the America program last week.  I wouldn't have even known there was a program if I hadn't read the school calendar closely just a couple of days before - Sambo hadn't said a word about it.  When I asked him about the program he said, "It's no big deal Mom, I just sing a bunch of songs."  So different from Millie...when she was in 5th grade I knew every detail about this program and she even had a speaking part.  It's just funny the difference between those two (or is it the difference between boys and girls)?

Anyway Sambo did a great job and I loved that he was in the front row where I could easily watch him the entire time.  Being 11, I know it's not very cool to sing songs and do the hand actions, but he did both and he did it with a smile.  That kid has a smile that takes over his whole face when he grins.  So cute.  My favorite song was "Fifty Nifty," probably because I remember this song by heart from my very own school program as a 5th grader.  Good job Sam!!!

Front row, behind the microphone

I had to snap a pic of Will walking in with his class to watch the program...

...But Quincy was not so willing to have her picture taken in front of her class: