Today was the last full day of school for the girls and we prepare to say goodbye to Banner Christian School with a very heavy heart. Teachers, administrators, fellow students and parents have embraced our daughters with nothing but love from the very first day they arrived. 
Anastasia distinguished herself as an outstanding student, receiving awards for highest GPA in art and algebra, and for behavioral excellence. Headmaster Dr. Tom Burkett praised her for work ethic and gave her great encouragement for her academic future, reminding her to make the study of scripture her top priority as she prepares to study for the GED and move onto college. 
Both girls were under tremendous pressure this year and we are so proud of what they accomplished. Galyna's Bible teacher says that she "blossomed" in the second half of the year and has shown great wonder and enthusiasm for serious study of the Bible. She made many friends, and this shot shows how sad she is to leave. Galyna's goal is to return after a year or two of getting back to basics in homeschool and we're going to leave that door open. Choosing a school is probably the most challenging part of adopting older kids, and our family will always be grateful to God for bringing us to Banner Christian School.
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I can't wait to hear about your homeschooling journey! How I wish I could send my Sergei down to school with your girls! School, even in our lovely Catholic School is a hard nut to crack for him. Older adopted kids really need the time to develop all the vocabulary that the other kids have been working on for years.... Well - I am sure you will do GREAT! I wish you the best of luck. I think Banner lost a wonderful family...but if they are like most Catholic and Christian schools I know they will be behind you all the way.
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