NOVA

Today was Emma's sixth grade graduation from the NOVA program. This is a program put on by the police station that is kind of like DARE. It teaches children to reach their potential and to say not to drugs, media and anything else that is not uplifting. The purpose it to make them become better members of society.

Emma came home last night and told me that her essay was one of four chosen to be read in front of the school and all the parents of the sixth grade children. One child from each class was picked by the officer. Cool. I went to the assembly to listen to her thinking that was pretty cool. When I looked at the program, I discovered that not only had she been chosen to read her essay, but she had won an award for going "Media Free" for an entire week along with many other students at her school.

As the assembly progressed, it was announced that one child from each of the four sixth grade classes had been chosen by the officer to receive the "Super Nova Award". This award was based on hard work, respect, fulfilling all optional assignments and over all excellence. I was surprised to hear Emma's name announced! Even more cool. She was pretty excited! Below are some pictures from this afternoon...

Emma waiting with her class for the assembly to begin.
Four students were chosen to read their essays. Emma and her best friend, Casey were two of the four picked.
Emma receiving her Super NOVA Award from Mr. Palmer, the principal.