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    Lovemydd, that post has me smiling from ear to ear! smile


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    Dd13 won a gold key award in the Scholastic Art & Writing regional contest for science fiction/fantasy. We find out on March 17 if she gets a medal and a ceremony at Carnegie Hall! Very proud of her for entering. She was so excited she started to cry. Very validating for her (she wants to be a writer) so I am happy she got the recognition.

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    Wow!! Congratulations to your dd!!!

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    Originally Posted by deacongirl
    Dd13 won a gold key award in the Scholastic Art & Writing regional contest for science fiction/fantasy. We find out on March 17 if she gets a medal and a ceremony at Carnegie Hall! Very proud of her for entering. She was so excited she started to cry. Very validating for her (she wants to be a writer) so I am happy she got the recognition.

    That is tremendous news - if my memory serves me correctly, didn't you post a thread once about a teacher not liking your DD's writing? Great vindication indeed!

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    DD9 is not a "performer". She doesn't like standing up in front of the class to present a report, being on stage for a play, or even singing with the entire 4th-5th grade at the Christmas program. She just doesn't like being in the spotlight where she knows everyone will be watching her.

    So we were so proud when she came home one day and told us she signed up for the school spelling bee. I didn't even know the school was having a sign up. She is what I would call a natural speller and must put to use that huge memory she has. With some effort and etymology training she could be really good. Well next thing I know she is rethinking her decision. We talked about how it is important to follow through on things and how good she will feel if she sticks it out and does this. We explained how it was a learning experience for her and it didn't matter the outcome because if she can get up there and do it she has already accomplished something.

    Well she did overcome her fears and nerves and she won! I seriously get teary-eyed just thinking about it because I know how difficult it was for her. She says she wants to do it again next year too. SO PROUD!!!!

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    Deacongirl and frugalmom, that is WONDERFUL news!!

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    Originally Posted by 1frugalmom
    DD9 is not a "performer". She doesn't like standing up in front of the class to present a report, being on stage for a play, or even singing with the entire 4th-5th grade at the Christmas program. She just doesn't like being in the spotlight where she knows everyone will be watching her.

    So we were so proud when she came home one day and told us she signed up for the school spelling bee. I didn't even know the school was having a sign up. She is what I would call a natural speller and must put to use that huge memory she has. With some effort and etymology training she could be really good. Well next thing I know she is rethinking her decision. We talked about how it is important to follow through on things and how good she will feel if she sticks it out and does this. We explained how it was a learning experience for her and it didn't matter the outcome because if she can get up there and do it she has already accomplished something.

    Well she did overcome her fears and nerves and she won! I seriously get teary-eyed just thinking about it because I know how difficult it was for her. She says she wants to do it again next year too. SO PROUD!!!!

    Wow! Great job encouraging her to stick with it and what a great lesson for her! So happy for you both!

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    What terrific news, Deacongirl!

    Frugalmom, talk about a growth mindset! What a great attitude. I love that she's open to challenging herself.

    You two must be so happy for your children! smile


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    Deacongirl,

    Was this the story with the time-travelling piano?


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    So my DD14 just got an invitation in the mail to join The National Society of High School Scholars-- which she immediately thought was probably nothing but a vanity press sales gambit, (like Who's Who), or something like that.

    In checking it out-- she NAILED this one, and in spite of the nifty stationery and hand-addressed envelope.

    cool

    It's a brag because my DH and I weren't so sure-- but our 14yo knew that something about it didn't pass the sniff test.



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