Report Cards

So proud of Samuel and Emma and the report cards they received this past week.  Their academic achievements are not what we value the most (and they know that), but rather the way in which they bring glory to God by doing their very best.  The grading system is much different here, but they both received 8's, 9's and 10's on  a scale of 1-10.  The 10's were for English--whew!  They both enjoy school and doing homework is never a battle in which we have to fight over.  They both diligently study and have to work extra hard to understand and learn Italian in addition to mastering the concepts being taught.  I am learning right along with them as I find myself referencing the Italian-English dictionary often.  Oh, and that grammar review I've been wanting to do, well I'll just join in with my kids.

One of the first academic comments that Samuel received from his teachers was how good his penmanship is.  Here is a copy of his writing.  I hear that cursive is out of fashion, but I love it!  And it is easy to read when written with such presision.

It delighted our hearts to hear that Samuel and Emma have a good testimony at school.  They listen, interact, work hard, get along well with the other kids and are "bravissimi".  Keep up the good work my precious children.  Mamma and Dadda are so very proud of you and we love you with all our hearts!

Please continue to pray for each of our children and that they will continue to have a positive experience in the classroom setting.  We have been truly blessed so far with good and understanding teachers for all of our kids.  It is a process to learn and gain confidence in a second language.  I admire our kids for their courage and give God praise for the strength He provides for them daily.  Luca has been slower in picking up the language, but we pray that he too will have a teachable spirit and desire to communicate in Italian more and more.