Why I love our K-8 school

To contact us Click HERE
Today was our last softball tournament at Moiola School.  Fountain Valley School District is closing Moiola at the end of this school year.  As I sat and watched these boys play, I was flooded with memories and appreciation for the experiences my children have had with school sports tournaments because of this unique school. This years team were the underdogs of the tournament as all Moiola teams are at every sports tournament.  It was great to watch them cheer each other on and celebrate each other for their successes.  It is not about winning, but about doing our best and having great sportsmanship.  It warms my heart to watch some of these kids have this experience for the first and possibly only time in their school years.  So as I am feeling grateful for what Moiola has provided to my kids, I wanted to go back and find some old pictures that show them participating in Moiola's sporting tournaments.  Yeah for Moiola! 

Moiola's last softball team - March 2012.  They ordered special souvenir shirts for everyone.

Did I mention how awesome it is that Brett gets be the coach of the school team?  This is another perk of having such a small school environment - parent involvement!

 Caleb played very well and was a leader for the team



And another perk - the younger siblings get to watch and cheer for their older siblings.  Sarah was so proud of her brother!

These are some pictures of Caleb at this years basketball tournament in January. Because of Moiola's small sports program, he got the chance to be on the team.  He played well, and although our little underdog team came in last, they were celebrated for giving their best and working as a team. I love these kids!

This was last year's (2011) Softball tournament where both Jonathan and Caleb were on the team and Brett was the coach. Unfortunately, Caleb had fractured his thumb, so he had to sit on the sidelines.  Jonathan's softball team from the previous year (2010) was the first Moiola team to win 3rd place.  It was a pretty special celebration for him to be a part of.  They kept a baseball signed by all the players that year in the office for display.

Jonathan and Caleb at last years track tournament - June 2011.  So cool for the brothers to have this experience together!

Jonathan was selected for the standing long jump for both 6th and 7th grade.  He was very proud of his accomplishments.

Jonathan running the boys relay in 2010

Hannah and her friend Marina playing for the girls softball team in 2007.  Hannah played softball all three years at Moiola.

Hannah running the girls relay at the track tournament.  She also participated on the track team all three years.  This helped prepare her for being on the track team in pole vaulting at the high school.

Brittany at the track tournament in 7th grade (2005)

Brittany's experiences with track prepared her for her successful cross country seasons her Freshman and Sophomore years at High School.

Brittany running the girls relay.

I will miss these experiences that Moiola has brought to our family.  I am sad that Sarah will not have these opportunities, but look forward to see what the Lord brings next.  For now I say thank you for Moiola School and the privilege we had to be a part of it!