The Meliska Family

Goddard School Graduation

Caden’s had his final graduation ceremony from the Goddard School. He technically graduated from the Kindergarten class, but because of his age (not his abilities) will be going to Kindergarten again next year. So, we called it his Goddard Graduation instead of Kindergarten Graduation. Caden has been going to the Goddard School since he was 6 weeks old. It’s hard to believe that he’s old enough to move on to another school!

The school put together a great slideshow that showcased the year in the Pre-K and K classrooms. I’d be lying if a tear or two didn’t come to my eye! Then the Pre-K and K class each did a song.

Finally each child was called by name to get his or her diploma.

Caden and his teachers, Mrs. Peeples and Ms. Dotson.

Bowling Awards Banquet

To end the fall season of bowling, the awards banquet was held at Amazing Jake’s. Every child went home with a participation trophy with their name and high score engraved on it & a goodie bag which including Harkins Movie Tickets, a bowling rosin bag, bowling ball caddie and much more.

Then each child got to pick out of a bag for one more prize. Caden won a Family Movie Night Prize Pack which included a movie, popcorn, popcorn bowl, candy and Cream Soda.

Caden’s team took 1st place in their league!

Caden was named the “Most Improved Player”

He was one of only a few players who had Perfect Attendance

Finally, Mike and Caden placed in the Scotch Doubles Tournament that was played the last week of bowling.

Disney Store Opening

There’s a new Disney Store that just opened at Chandler Fashion Square. In honor of their new store, they offerred a sneak peek spcial event to a special group of people….one of them being my co-worker, Dina. Dina was kind enough to invite Caden and I to check out the new store and see some of the cool new features that will eventually be making their way to other Disney Stores.  Some the highlights are below.

Caden making a Mater Truck. You can put together your very own Cars replica….choose the frame, wheels, spoilers and whether you want it to be a push car or a remote control car.

All the kids were invited to sign the card and write what their favorite part of the new store was .  Caden wrote “I made the car”

There is a new theater area where kids can watch short Disney Cartoons.  Here they showed a preview for Cars 2.  Then all the kids stood up and did Mickey Mouse Clubhouse’s Hot Dog Dance. 

  Tinkerbell also flies around the room on the walls.   Periodically the witches from the Disney Movies takes over the store and the lights go out.  Everyone in the store then needs to rub their hands together to create Pixie Dust for Tinkerbell to get rid of the witches.

We had a blast and will keep an eye out for more events like this at the Disney Store.

Dancin’ Connor

Mother’s Day at the boys’ school

Caden’s class had a special presention for all the moms. After the presention, Caden gave me a T-shirt and a book that he made.

I then headed over to Connor’s classroom for some snacks and water table fun! Connor gave me a book that he made!

It was a lovely afternoon. Thanks to all their teachers for all the work to put together a great day!