D.A.R.E.

Lauryn's 5th grade class just went through this awesome D.A.R.E. program, to educate children about drugs and help teach them the tools to say No. The kids all talked about how much they really enjoyed the program and officer Todd Lundgren. It was very fun to see their enthusiasm for choosing to be "drug free". So once the program was over, the children were asked to write an essay as to why they will remain drug free throughout their lives. Then, the top essay's were chosen from the class and would be read at the D.A.R.E. graduation. So Lauryn worked very hard on her essay and got it in early (since it was due while we were in Orlando). Well, her essay was one of the five chosen out of the 60 students. So, yesterday was the big day. She got up in front of all the students, parents, and families to read her essay. She was very nervous, but did a wonderful job. Here are some pictures to show off her important day! Reading her essayHalf the class, while singing a DARE song

Laury, Jim, & I