Emily Receives Character Award - Diligence

Emily's teacher, Mrs. Nick, said the following in regards to Emily:

Emily is being recognized for the character quality, diligence, for her positive attitude towards learning. In K4, we have a number of different learning centers available each day. Some of the centers are fun, creative, play areas, but others, such as writing and phonics, require hard work and concentration to complete. Sometimes students will spend too long in the play areas and then rush through their work. Not Emily! We are pleased to say that Emily has developed a very positive attitude about hard work. She goes to the writing area first and works diligently, making sure her work is done correctly and thoroughly. Noisy students or invitations to play do not distract her from doing a good job. This year, Emily has provided her classmates with a wonderful example of diligence.
Her teachers chose Hebrews 13:21 for Emily: May the God of peace... equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

-As you can tell from the picture, she wouldn't smile while on stage... though once we could tell she was fighting it! :-) We love you Emily!!!