A Spring Full of Commencing

com·mence·ment

   [kuh-mens-muhnt] 

noun

1.

an act or instance of commencing;  beginning: thecommencement of hostilities.

2.

the ceremony of conferring degrees or granting diplomas at the end of the academic year.

3.

the day on which this ceremony takes place.

Origin: 

1225–75; Middle English  < Anglo-French, Old French. Seecommence, -ment

May 31st - Devin Commenced from High School

June 6th - Savannah Commenced from Elementary School

July 7th - Natalie Commenced from Middle School

In the Desert Sands Unified School District they have done away big over the top Commencement Ceremonies other than High School (thank goodness).  Some parents seem to be very upset about this decision but Gerald and I on the other hand see the complete logic.  Savannah had a cute little awards ceremony and their class sang a few songs for us while Natalie volunteered out of any type of recognition at all..."Just give me Summer Break" (pretty easy to read what she was thinking).  And so you have it, Savannah is completely relieved to be done with Elementary School and a very long 5th grade year and Natalie is ready to take on the adventures of High School with her older brother Trevor.