Today both Liam and Liya graduated.
First it was Liya in the morning at The Little Gym. After one whole school year, she moved on to the next level. She won’t be a Bird any longer but starting next week a Beast! She obtained a blue ribbon with high mention
In the afternoon, Liam had a graduation ceremony, which was a bit more lengthy than Liya’s (1 hour instead of 1 minute!) and got recognized for working on the Patrol as well as high mention on his science project. He will be leaving his Elementary cycle behind to enter the big pond of Middle school/High school next year at International in Bellevue.

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You get to practice your English vocab. your Math, your French (or other language you prefer) and I am even learning some Chemistry!

Big changes coming with Liam going to middle school. We did quite some extensive research and considered all of our options (public and private) and we decided that the best would be to have Liam accepted at International. Of course easier said than done since to enter you have to make it through a lottery. This year they received just a little under 800 applications for only 81 spots available.
We submitted Liam’s registration and yes! Liam’s number -613- was pulled out of the “hat” and he will be going there next year.
We are immensely happy. International has a 7 year long curriculum (it is a middle/high school combined). “The International School strives to offer the best comprehensive secondary education in the United States. It provides a unique focus on the phenomenon of globalization and actively teaches the principles of global citizenship. The school takes a leadership role in education in developing the most integrated and effective curriculum in all academic areas. It also provides the most nurturing and supportive learning community involving students, parents, faculty, and administration.”
They also have a Robotics club and an FLL Lego League! (Liam is really excited about that and many other things that the school has to offer).

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Congratulations Liam!