Rutha is 11 years old today! She is turning into such a beautiful person - inner & outer - pardon the maternal bias here. She had a blast this past weekend at the Junior's Campout in Middleville NJ. It was a very memorable experience with learning rope climbing, hiking - day & night, campfire, hot chocolate & s'mores, making their own lunches & dinners & building a whole lot of camaraderie & friendships!!
This past year Rutha has done so well in academics. Her NJASK4 scores were fantastic - a perfect 300 on Math, 296 in Language Arts and 267 in Science. Her new interest for excelling is currently social studies - finds it very interesting. Her grades are already maxed out this marking period. She handles her other interests/activities too very well. Has done well in chess - won 2 plaques for 2nd & 3rd place at PCS & SciCore. Performed in 3 items - Lavani, Raag Kedar & murali manohar in her Guru's annual function. Came up with the piece to perform an Asian Fusion dance with Roopa (Bharat Natyam) on the song Believe by Ozomatli from the album "Street Signs". Really showed initiative here - also commended by Archana for her initiative on this. Is progressing very well with violin. Did well in her swim lessons - teacher recommended that she could now do the stroke clinic but we are taking a break for a few weeks over the winter. Is also a member of the school choir. Will be taking part in the Odyssey of the Mind Contest with 6 other participants from her grade.
My prayer for her today is that she continues to grow, reflects her love for her God in all that she does, is the best among the best and brings praise & honor to her Creator as we acknowledge His blessings on her!
