I find it amazing how much a girl can change in just 9 months. From the first day of school to the last, Bailey has changed not only in appearance, but also in maturity and academic capabilities. She had a wonderful 3rd grade year with Mrs. Olson and learned so much. By the end of the year, she was even hating math a little less. Reading is still by far her favorite subject. And she's anxiously counting the days when the fictional characters in the American Girl books she's been reading all year some to life in the American Girl Store at the Mall of America. Here are some of her 3rd grade highlights. 
This was the second year Bailey's art work was selected for the Mount Pleasant School Art Show
Silouette Painting
Navajo Weaving
E=Excellence for this Red Fox made from recycled materials
In March Bailey's class took a field trip to the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art where there was an amazing pop-up book display. Her class then went back to their drawing boards and created their own pop-up masterpieces.
The second to last day of school Bailey came home with this award for her Energy Poster.
Bailey was also selected in January to be a part of Van Allen's Student Council. She really enjoyed being involved with this group.
