Halliday Family Blog

WOW!  It’s hard to believe that Zach is now done with pre-school and will start next year Full-Day Kindergarten!  He has LOVED pre-school and his teachers have been GREAT!  We are so thankful to them for how much they have done with him!  He went to the Zoo with the class this year and loved every minute of it!  His personal helper, Rachel Bostick (with Zach below) really made him happy!

Kirstyn participated in the 4th Grade State Fair at Gombert Elementary last night. She sang in a chorus, and had a speaking part on the program, part of which was leading the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. After the program, we went into the library where they had all the kids state floats set up. They make these out of shoe boxes and each child is assigned a state. Kirstyn’s state was Idaho. Her float turned out VERY cool! She even had a picture of her mom on it along with Philo T. Farnsworth, Gutzon Borglum, and other famous Idahoans. Way to go Kirstyn! Still Middle School fiddle group also played as part of the program but Brittany was sick and couldn’t make it. We would have loved to see her play!

Brittany finished up her track season with Still Middle School yesterday and they did extremely well!  Brittany was not feeling well at all (sore throat, headache and chills) and the poor thing ran her heart out in the 800 Meter Relay (where she ran the 400 meter leg).  Although her team came in last, Brittany gave it her all and didn’t quit, even though she was sick.  She fared better in the triple jump, however, reaching her personal best of 22 feet, 8 1/2 inches.  She was very happy with this!  🙂

Up until now, Still Middle School had never won anything major in their conference meet.  Yesterday, the tide turned!  The 7th grade boys team took first place overall in their division and were named conference champions!  The 8th grade boys team took second place in their division and both the 7th and 8th grade girls’ teams placed 3rd.  Way to go Still!  They will get a big conference champions banner and other recognitions placed up on the walls the school!

Today we attended the District 204 Fine Arts Festival at Waubonsie High School.  We were there for much of the day as all three girls had displays and performances.  Sarah played the flute and piccolo with the band and did very well.  Her band teacher asked her if she would learn to play the piccolo (not much different than the flute) and Sarah picked this up easily!  Brittany had 2 performances:  She played her violin with the orchestra and sang with the chorus.  She sounded great as well!  Kirstyn sang with her elementary school choir and had 2 items on display (a mosaic and a sculpture).  She was very happy to be there.  GO GIRLS! 

It really is amazing how much fine art talent is in our district.  This past year, Waubonsie High School was awarded a Grammy by the Grammy Foundation which means it is in the top music education programs in the country!  In 2006 it was awarded Gold status meaning it was in the top 3 schools.  I guess now Sarah can say she has won a Grammy!  🙂  Between the two high schools in the district, they  have been recognized by the Grammy Foundation 14 times!

Brittany shocked us all and made us proud today at her track meet as she secured a commanding win in her heat of the 200 meters!  She came around the turn strong and never looked back!  Her time of 33.59 was the 2nd fastest girls 7th grade time in the entire meet!  Congratulations to Brittany!  She also ran the 400 meters and had a personal best as well.  She also tried out the triple jump and didn’t like that too much!  Looks like Brittany found her event!  She’ll probably be named to the 4 x 200 meter relay team for the next meet.  We’ll wait and see!