Monday, June 2, 2008

Cute Cousins

It has been a busy week! I have been trying to wind everything down for the year, so I have had no spare time to show you these two precious girls. Our niece (Kasey's DD) spent Memorial Day with us, so I took advantage of that to practice some more with my new lens. It was nice (and actually easier) to photograph someone else's child for a change. We got to pick up our new computers (all of KISD got new MacBooks), so I've been trying to transfer and back up all of my stuff. I am finally getting around to posting these. I hope you enjoy!






p.s. I don't think I've posted on the blog to brag on myself. We got our TAKS scores back a few weeks ago, and ALL of my juniors passed. I know you may be thinking "Melissa, you teach Pre-Cal and Calculus--they should all pass." I would reply to you that I have many students who are in my class but don't necessarily belong there. For example, Mommy and Daddy think little Johnny is a genius and belongs in all of the hard classes even though Johnny can't solve x + 8 = 10. It was not a guarantee that they would all pass.

And regarding those who DO belong in my class--67% of my juniors got commended. I had one girl get all 60 questions correct, 2 miss only 1 question, and 4 miss only 2 questions!

Now if only my AP kids do so well on their AP exam...

6 comments:

Dawn said...

Those are portrait quality pictures! Very pretty. Love the background!!

And way to go on the TAK scores. I haven't had a tast of that pressure yet, but next year we can sit and have a margarita after it's all over, and I'll know how you feel.

You've got to come visit soon. There's a restaurant on the Riverwalk just calling your name...Yummy mexican food!

Aleta said...

x + 8 = 10???? I know! I know the answer to that one! Yea for me! And I love your pictures. You've really got a great eye! (not to mention great subjects!)

Angela said...

I LOVE THEM!! They are so cute!!! You did a great job! I wish we lived closer so we could practice together. I have so many ideas...

Also, awesome job Teach!!

Collin and Christy said...

LOVE THEM! You better be putting these together in a portfolio so you can start you business soon!!

Amanda said...

Beautiful pictures! You have a great eye!

kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor said...

So pretty! Oh, and HAPPY LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!