No News is Good News?

A whole month has gone by and there is very little to report. But, I suppose that no news is good news. Everything has been rolling along smoothly here. Emily is doing great in school this semester, really staying on top of her homework and exams. Her acne seems to be coming under control, which is good news and has her very relieved. 

Things have been pretty quiet on the friend front, but I did take her and a few friends to see Night Swim earlier this month. Emily was very excited about it because it is a horror movie, but is rated PG-13, so its not off limits. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 22% on the Tomatometer, so there is that, but it sort of worked to our advantage in that the theater was empty when we were there. LOL. Movie quality aside, the girls seemed to have fun. Also this month, Emily discovered the Scream movie franchise. She devoured all six of them. I have to admit they do get sort of funny toward the end. 

Also this month, the middle school narratives arrived! Her are a few quotes from Emily's teachers:

From History:

I have loved getting to know Emily both in class and in advisory. I love seeing her artistic skills on display, whether it's in project form or in the margins of her notes. Something I especially love about Emily is her ability to incorporate creativity and even humor into her assignments while still making sure that historical content is front and center.

From English:

From the very beginning, Emily demonstrated both her serious work ethic and her love of learning as an English student. No matter what the activity, she is always ready to engage with the day's lesson, and her enthusiasm and insights add greatly to the class culture. In fact, Emily is such a committed English student that she asked to start a club for students with a similar love of reading, writing, and literary discussion. When Emily writes about literature, she also displays an ability to make abstract connections that are beyond her years. 

From French:

Emily's quiet determination is a lovely contrast to the occasional hullabaloo which can exist in this class! I love her individuality and the way she takes care of her work without fuss.

From Science:

Emily is always willing to volunteer and help in class. She is a very hard worker and you can tell that she takes her academics seriously. She has a great personality and makes me feel good when she pretends to laugh at my not so funny science jokes.

Math, Choir, and Drama had nice things to say, as well, but these were the quotes I liked the most. As we head into February, Emily is looking forward to the three-day weekend for Presidents' Day and is getting ready for a Show Choir competition at the end of the month!