Michelle's son Ethan competed with a team of 4th, 5th, and 6th graders last weekend at the Bakersfield City School District's Academic Pentathalon. For those of you who are familiar with the Academic Decathalon, it's like that only for 4th - 8th graders instead of high schoolers and only five subjects are tested instead of ten. For those of you who aren't familiar with either, Academic Pentathalon is a competition at the individual level for students who take tests in Literature, math, and science (and an essay for 6th graders). As a team, each grade also competes in a Super Quiz (kind of like Jeopardy and the questions are all from each grade's social studies curriculum). The individual testing was done this past week and today was the Super Quiz.
As a 4th grader, this was his first experience with Academic Pentathalon, but I have to say . . . he rocked! He came home with 2 individual and 2 team awards. He was awarded a silver medal for his score on the individual science test, he earned a silver in the overall category (a combination of his literature, math, and science test scores), his team earned a silver medal for the Super Quiz, and the 4th grade team won a gold medal for overall performance by all of the students (there were a bunch of individual awards for the 4th graders in addition to Ethans'). It was a lot of fun to watch the competition (even if I learned that I am NOT smarter than a 4th grader, nevermind a 5th grader!) and each of the 5th and 6th grade teams from Ethan's school also won medals for their Super Quiz performances and several individual medals.
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/ethan.jpg?t=1211307427)
WOOOOOOHOOOOOO! Great Job Ethan! [thumbsup] Sorry we won't see you on the fourth.
And [thumbsup] to LM for emphasizing the school work! and [thumbsup] to Joel for not making the kid dumb by proxy!
sac
/ you know I'm just kidding you big lug :-*
whats'a proxy?
???
[cheeky] [laugh]
great job ethan :)
congrats on having a smarty pants son michele and joel [thumbsup]
Joel,
You don't let that youngin' get all uppity wit' that fancy book learnin'. You get him an honest job soon as he can buck a bale of hay.
we practice flip'n burgers every other evening...for 3 hours
Good for Ethan... [thumbsup]
Brainiacs Rule! Did I spell that right? [cheeky]
Quote from: SacDuc on May 20, 2008, 11:24:16 AM
Sorry we won't see you on the fourth.
Just FYI, the boys aren't a "no" for the 4th . . . they're an "I don't know yet."
that's totally awesome, man.
i'm tired of this country looking down on smarties when they're young. make smart cool again!
Yayyyy!!! [thumbsup]
Quote from: lilysmama on May 20, 2008, 12:43:35 PM
Just FYI, the boys aren't a "no" for the 4th . . . they're an "I don't know yet."
[thumbsup] I hope they can make it!
sac
Way to go, Ethan!
Way to go Ethan!
Great job!
Our nieces and nephews will be there too :)
WTG!
And a proxy is the stuff you use to glue your fingers together.
Congrats Ethan! [thumbsup]
Quote from: Drunken Monkey on May 21, 2008, 12:13:35 AM
And a proxy is the stuff you use to glue your fingers together.
[laugh] [laugh]
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/GetAttachment.jpg?t=1211391532)
bad cell phone pic. lm is gonna kick me. [laugh]
we also spent Sunday working on his California Mission model, made out of cardboard and kidney beans.
we used lots of proxy putting it together ;)
Quote from: bobspapa on May 21, 2008, 10:41:50 AM
bad cell phone pic. lm is gonna kick me. [laugh]
we also spent Sunday working on his California Mission model, made out of cardboard and kidney beans.
we used lots of proxy putting it together ;)
that's a nice lookin' model [thumbsup]
can you live in it after lm kicks yer butt to the street?
[thumbsup] cool stuff to Ethan!!! [beer] <<<rootbeer [cheeky]
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on May 21, 2008, 10:47:10 AM
that's a nice lookin' model [thumbsup]
can you live in it after lm kicks yer butt to the street?
my brain would fit in it..... but not my big mouth [laugh]
Quote from: bobspapa on May 21, 2008, 10:41:50 AM
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/GetAttachment.jpg?t=1211391532)
bad cell phone pic. lm is gonna kick me. [laugh]
we also spent Sunday working on his California Mission model, made out of cardboard and kidney beans.
we used lots of proxy putting it together ;)
How are the children supposed to learn when they can't even fit in the school!?!?!
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii317/velstar/bluesteel.jpg)
I snapped I picture of it, as I left for work this morning. Michelle tells me that I was taking it from a bad angle, and that she had better shots of it she can give me, and of course I say.... I know what I'm doing. I had my phone camera set on a low resolution, and it came out tiny.... much like my brain [cheeky]
a side note.
the other day, some of the kids at school, were teasing Ethan because of the shorts he had on. I don't really remember what the other kids issue was with them, but they kept say'n they were "girl" shorts.
Michelle told him that his response to them should be a simple... "ok"
My advice didnt go over well.
I suggested he just say..... "ya, yer sister left them over at my place last night"
[laugh]
Awesome! [thumbsup]
Quote from: Ash on May 20, 2008, 01:08:53 PM
i'm tired of this country looking down on smarties when they're young. make smart cool again!
Total +1
Quote from: Drunken Monkey on May 21, 2008, 12:13:35 AM
And a proxy is the stuff you use to glue your fingers together.
[laugh]
Quote from: bobspapa on May 21, 2008, 11:26:13 AM
a side note.
the other day, some of the kids at school, were teasing Ethan because of the shorts he had on. I don't really remember what the other kids issue was with them, but they kept say'n they were "girl" shorts.
Michelle told him that his response to them should be a simple... "ok"
My advice didnt go over well.
I suggested he just say..... "ya, yer sister left them over at my place last night"
[laugh]
How about you just stop letting the kid borrow your culottes and solve the problem once and for all.
sac
pink is the new black
you heard it here first
Quote from: SacDuc on May 21, 2008, 11:39:53 AM
How about you just stop letting the kid borrow your culottes and solve the problem once and for all.
sac
how about you explain your knowledge of culottes to us? hmmm? [laugh]
Congrats to Ethan! [thumbsup]
I suppose he's a bit young to be saying "Your mom likes it when I wear pink. She thinks its sexy," but that wouldn't make it any less funny.
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on May 21, 2008, 11:52:29 AM
how about you explain your knowledge of culottes to us? hmmm? [laugh]
Um, they are a type of woman's apparel that is sort of a cross between shorts and a skirt. I believe the last time they had any real popularity was the early 90s. Should I be embarrassed or something? ???
The
real question is why you wimminz have
a pair of panties but just
a bra. Now THAT is perplexing.
sac
Quote from: SacDuc on May 21, 2008, 12:28:44 PM
Um, they are a type of woman's apparel that is sort of a cross between shorts and a skirt. I believe the last time they had any real popularity was the early 90s. Should I be embarrassed or something? ???
The real question is why you wimminz have a pair of panties but just a bra. Now THAT is perplexing.
sac
don't get your pantaloons in a bunch ;)
i just thought the word culottes was pretty funny coming from you...
i have no idea about the "pair" of panties and "a" bra... good point.
i'm sure ethan wears neither ;) bp... maybe.
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on May 21, 2008, 12:35:21 PM
don't get your pantaloons in a bunch ;)
i just thought the word culottes was pretty funny coming from you...
i have no idea about the "pair" of panties and "a" bra... good point.
i'm sure ethan wears neither ;) bp... maybe.
Sorry. I was having a tussle with my bustle and a spat with my spats. You see, there was a nick in my knickers caused by a gator in my gators.
And for the on topic portion of this post: Joel, use this thread to enhance Ethan's vocabulary as it pertains to out dated clothing. That will make him smarter and keep him from getting teased . . .er . . .nevermind, teach him to throw a solid up cut. Kids on the playground never suspect it.
sac
Quote from: SacDuc on May 21, 2008, 12:46:11 PM
Sorry. I was having a tussle with my bustle and a spat with my spats. You see, there was a nick in my knickers caused by a gator in my gators.
very good... very good!
bonus points for knickers [thumbsup]
right now.... lm is teaching the boys sarcasm... while I teach them mockery.
Their dad is in charge of the Judo lessons.
Quote from: bobspapa on May 21, 2008, 01:41:35 PM
right now.... lm is teaching the boys sarcasm.
Who? Me?
Quote from: bobspapa on May 21, 2008, 01:46:25 PM
no... my g/f from next door [roll]
This. will. be. bad.
sac
/runs
I was just using last nights sarcasm lesson .
[laugh]
Quote from: bobspapa on May 21, 2008, 01:49:12 PM
I was just using last nights sarcasm lesson .
[laugh]
followed by tonight's kick your ass lesson
and tomorrow's mockery lesson :P
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on May 21, 2008, 01:53:44 PM
followed by tonight's kick your ass lesson
and tomorrow's mockery lesson :P
I aint a'scared of her....shes a gurl
Quote from: bobspapa on May 21, 2008, 01:56:12 PM
I aint a'scared of her....shes a gurl
a life long lesson of kissing ass is in the works here [laugh]
he he
Quote from: bobspapa on May 21, 2008, 02:10:42 PM
he he
I wasn't trying to teach him to be sarcastic -- that time. I think "ok" is a very simple and easy way to shut someone up when they're baggin' on you.
(And I will be kicking your ass and your girlfriend's when I get home. No more leaves for you, my dear!)
Quote from: lilysmama on May 21, 2008, 02:19:29 PM
I wasn't trying to teach him to be sarcastic -- that time. I think "ok" is a very simple and easy way to shut someone up when they're baggin' on you.
(And I will be kicking your ass and your girlfriend's when I get home. No more leaves for you, my dear!)
don't hate the play'a, hate the game
:-* eep op ork ah ah
Where in the rules of the "game" does it say that I have to sit idly by while our neighbor openly flirts with you?
Quote from: lilysmama on May 21, 2008, 02:36:22 PM
Where in the rules of the "game" does it say that I have to sit idly by while our neighbor openly flirts with you?
you encourage it
Quote from: lilysmama on May 21, 2008, 02:36:22 PM
Where in the rules of the "game" does it say that I have to sit idly by while our neighbor openly flirts with you?
Man Code 32.1.15 section 4b paragraph 6.
Look it up.
Quote from: SacDuc on May 21, 2008, 02:38:27 PM
Man Code 32.1.15 section 4b paragraph 6.
Look it up.
You. Shut. Up.
you.... yer always talk'n about how cute she is.
Quote from: bobspapa on May 21, 2008, 02:55:06 PM
you.... yer always talk'n about how cute she is.
[bang]
Um . . . dude . . . that's your cue to say, "Not nearly as cute as you sweetie."
but.... she really is kinda cute.
[laugh]
Quote from: bobspapa on May 21, 2008, 02:58:14 PM
but.... she really is kinda cute.
[laugh]
Is this the next door neighbor...
or the next door neighbor...across the street? [evil]
Quote from: bobspapa on May 21, 2008, 02:58:14 PM
but.... she really is kinda cute.
[laugh]
Listen, I know that from the naked picture of her you sent me. The one labeled "afterglow." But right now I'm trying to keep you from pissing off your wife. You gotta cut back on all that "cute" talk or the wife is gonna figure out you're sleeping with her. So cool it.
sac
/ [evil]
uhhhh.... thats gross.... she's only like 4 years old [laugh]
she brings me dried leaves as presents all the time. [laugh]
Quote from: bobspapa on May 21, 2008, 03:04:07 PM
uhhhh.... thats gross.... she's only like 4 years old [laugh]
Oh. :-[ Sorry.
sac
[laugh]
Quote from: bobspapa on May 21, 2008, 03:05:21 PM
she brings me dried leaves as presents all the time. [laugh]
That's adorable. :) I have a niece that always asks to talk to me on the phone. And when I say Hi she gets all shy and giggles. It melts your heart I tells ya'.
sac
Michelle's told her, that she'll kick her ass if she keeps it up, but just last night I got 5 dried leaves.
She also "calls" him on her toy cell phone and refers to him as "My Joel."
She's got it bad, I'm tellin' ya!
Quote from: lilysmama on May 21, 2008, 03:13:48 PM
She also "calls" him on her toy cell phone and refers to him as "My Joel."
She's got it bad, I'm tellin' ya!
I didn't know Joel was in to younger women.
back on track [roll] [laugh]
lms cell pic
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/GetAttachment-1.jpg?t=1211409181)
Quote from: lilysmama on May 21, 2008, 03:13:48 PM
She also "calls" him on her toy cell phone and refers to him as "My Joel."
She's got it bad, I'm tellin' ya!
that is so cute!!! :)
Quote from: bobspapa on May 21, 2008, 03:31:46 PM
back on track [roll] [laugh]
FTR.............bp rolling his eyes at frivolity...
cracks me up.
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on May 21, 2008, 03:42:50 PM
that is so cute!!! :)
my milkshake brings all the girlies [laugh]
Quote from: ducpainter on May 21, 2008, 03:14:57 PM
I didn't know Joel was in to younger women.
Yeah, cuz I'm like such an old hag. [roll]
Quote from: lilysmama on May 21, 2008, 06:22:06 PM
Yeah, cuz I'm like such an old hag. [roll]
Wow...
did I say that?
You should think more of yourself.