Nadia Alexis Lance-Sullivan's Fall Semester Report

[Syra]

Report Cover Letter

Dear Mr. & Mr. Lance-Sullivan,


In accordance with the temporary restraining order I have filed against Monty, this report on your child's progress in the Early Learner's Preschool program is being mailed to your home in place of the usual parent-teacher conference. I hope it has found you well. Enclosed are my reports on Nadia's progress in academics, as well as behavior reports from myself, our counselor, and the nurse, and all of Nadia's projects from this past semester. I encourage you to look over everything promptly and politely email me any concerns you have over your daughter's education or school care.
Sincerely,
Ms. Syra

.:By Antares:.

The Contents of the Report

Opening Reports
-Cover Letter-
Report Card & Behavior Reports

Nadia's Projects
Self-Identity Unit: "Abowt Me!"
Families & Friends Unit: "My Famlee!"
Families & Friends Unit: "My Frends!"
Personal Projects: "My Pets!"
The World Around Us Unit: "The Plases I Go!"
Personal Histories Unit: "How I Gru Up!"
Self-Identity Unit: "My Hobees!"
Into the Future Unit: "Wen I Gro Up I Wona Bee..."
Personal Projects: "How Daddy Dreses Me vs. How I Dres!"
Dietary Unit: "My Faverit Fuds!"

In Closing
The Art Portfolio

[Syra]

Fall Grades

Student Name: Nadia Alexis Lance-Sullivan --- Birthday: December 22nd --- Age for School Year: 4-5
Teacher: Syra --- Year: P-K Class B --------- Grade Key: E- Exemplary S- Satisfactory D- Deficient

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Nadia works hard in class, but doesn't seem to care much about the actual results of her work. Her hand-writing and spelling is very poor when compared to her reading level, but she has a strong grasp on language and can be quite articulate. A little too articulate sometimes as she seems to have a firm grasp on the more colorful languages as well and is caught swearing at least once a week. She rarely causes much trouble in the classroom, but at recess or P.E. she gets very competitive, especially against the boys, and is also prone to picking fights over the least little "insult." Such as the day you know of where she got into a huge scrap with a boy for asking her why she didn't just call Monty her "Mommy". She does not show remorse for these fights either, always saying they were justified.

That being said, she is usually a very calm and sweet girl and doesn't seem to hold grudges. I have often noticed her making efforts to befriend the new kids or the ones who are usually left out. She seems to think of herself as the mother-hen of her classmates as well, standing up even for kids she's previously had fights with when older kids might try to pick on any of them. Luckily older kids think better of beating up a younger girl, but I worry about what will happen as she gets older.

Ms. Syra has expressed concerns to me about Nadia's behavior. I have spoken with her a few times and she seems to have a very strong sense of self, though not as strong a sense of decision making or goal setting. She is a bit brash, but also seems very quick to learn. I think perhaps part of her behavioral issues are arising from a lack of challenge, either mentally or physically. I would suggest trying to get her involved in some sort of recreational activities to challenge both her mind and body. I would also recommend having a talk with her about appropriate language and temper-management.

Dear parents, you are recieving this note because your child has come to my office five or more times this semester. Your child has seen me twenty eight times this semester. Your child's frequent visits have been due to getting into fights with the other kids. If you would like to discuss the issue with me or have personalized medical stores for your child, please contact me through the school office.

[Syra]

Nadia Alexis Lance-Sullivan ♦ Nadi ♦ Lexi ♦ "Naughty Nadi"
Five Years Old ♦ Born December 22nd ♦ Female

♦ Serene ♦ Adamant ♦ Tenacious ♦ Patient ♦ Sincere ♦ Dignified ♦ Brash ♦


Nadia is a bit of a contradiction unto herself. She is calm most of the time, listening patiently or just watching until asked for her opinion. She doesn't often speak first unless she feels someone needs her to start a conversation since they might be too shy or upset. She is usually considerate of others, especially those weaker or meeker than she is.

Despite all this, she will flare up when she feels she, her family, or her friends have been insulted, segregated, discriminated, or depreciated in anyway. In these matters she is very brash and quick to take offense on the behalf of herself and others. She is prideful and stands up for herself and her family, with words most of the time, but quickly devolving into violence if she is unable to get an apology from the other party. Paradoxically, when someone she likes is getting worked up or about to get into a fight, she likes to try stepping in and calming them down, saying "They ain't worth it." She does this cause she hates seeing those she cares for hurt, even though she doesn't mind getting hurt to defend their honor.

Her calmness isn't just countered by her bouts of temper though, but also in her manner of expressing herself. She's snarky when she speaks, blunt in her opinions, as well as being sincere in most of her actions and words, except where her dignity as a tough-girl is concerned. She's a typically imaginative child, yet oddly logical as well. (Though child logic can often lead to strange conclusions.) She has some promise to become rather quick witted and competent once she's older, though she'll never be an ace student like her brother due to just not valuing grades and knowledge enough and having difficulty in reading and writing.

Lastly, she can be highly critical of others and notices a person's flaws before their strengths, yet despite this actually has a high respect for people with many flaws as long as they don't give in to their weaknesses. This probably arises from her general bluntness and saucy attitudes, but in her mind, weaknesses and flaws aren't something to be ashamed of, but simply to overcome. She has much less forgiveness for excuses and laziness than for actual inabilities.



.:By moonlight_girl:.

[Syra]

Her Immediate Family
With her family, Nadia is a feisty, little rapscallion who isn't afraid to get frustrated with them from time to time. After all, they're all guys and sometimes a girl can't help getting irritated with the guys. But she knows that they'd never take her fiery remarks to heart and that no matter how acidic she might be sometimes, they'll always love her and she will always love them right back. This love means that she's always gonna stand up for them, even if they'd prefer that she just keep herself safe. Having three protective male figures has really brought out a stubborn will in Nadia and she is always looking for chances to prove to her fathers and brother that she's a tough cookie who can hold her own right alongside them. However, it is also her family who sees her moments of weakness and self doubt, and though she'll act as though she didn't want them to see or didn't need their help, she's really glad that they are there for her whenever she needs them.

Child Logic Alert: "Monty is Daddy, because they're both longer and end in "y", Kade is Dad, because they are both short with no "y"."



.:By Boxxes:.


Monty - "Daddy": She drives him insane by not acting like she needs to be careful at all and being "tough" all the time. Whenever he gets over-protective or worried she has a bad habit of rolling her eyes and saying "Jeez, Daddy, I'll be fine." and when he gets worked up on her behalf she usually gets frustrated with him, feeling like she can win her own fights. Despite these situations though, Nadi feels close to Monty, enjoying the time she gets to spend alone with him and often asking him to do her hair or help her choose her clothes for the day, even though she actually thinks he's not very good at doing hair or picking out clothes that look good on her. As far as the clothes go, while she doesn't really care for how old-fashioned dresses or pinks look on her, she doesn't tell him because she secretly treasures that he likes to dress her up so cute and frilly. And if her hair's done lopsided or half of it escapes a hair tie immediately, she doesn't really care. Sometimes she'll feel her hair or see her clothes and snort at them or tease Monty by saying "You managed to do a worse job today than ever." or "I look like modern art." but if anyone else were to do the same, she'd probably punch them or call them a- well... let's just say she picked up a bit of a sailor's mouth early on.


Kade - "Dad": While Nadia isn't usually much of one for conversations, preferring to address people with short, snarky comments or to simply enjoy people's company in silence, she'll sometimes go to Kade to confide her few fears or talk about a boy or girl she wants to be friends with, but doesn't know how to approach, or if she actually needs help patching herself up after a fight. She knows she can trust him not to flip out over these things or worry about her because of them as much as Monty or Kale would. Out of all of her family, it is only Kade that Nadi ever really obeys outright when he gets serious. It is also Kade whom Nadi wants to make the most proud and seeks praise from most often, though she'd never admit it. Whenever she accomplishes something, such as mastering a new song, he's the one she wants to run to and show or tell first. It isn't because he is her favorite necessarily, but she feels like his praise is the most honest and unbiased. Where music is concerned, she practices non-classical music while at home for his sake, but she likes to tease him about his poor taste in not liking "the first and best" music. Honestly though, she just loves all music and can't see how anyone could dislike any kind, even her dear Dad.


Deep down, Nadia is a real daddy's girl, and luckily for her, she's got two daddies to love on, even if she's a bit more covert in her affections than most.


Kale - Brother: Nadia likes her big bro, though she often feels like she's the more mature of the two of them, at least from her point of view. She thinks that his "royal" personality is a bit naive and sees his babying her, which she doesn't appreciate, as an immature way of showing affection. She often does her best to show him that she doesn't need his help anymore, despite having once always gone to him for help getting into mischief when she was a toddler. Don't get her wrong though, she secretly looks up to Kale a lot, not just because he is the oldest, but because he seems to have his goals so clear cut in his mind, even if she finds them a bit silly. She admires his good grades and kindness, though she doesn't plan to live up to them since she knows it's just not a part of who she is. She wouldn't admit it to him, but his gentleness with her actually makes her kinda happy, cause once in a while, even tough-as-nails girls want to be treated delicately by their big brothers... though only so long as those big brothers don't know it! Also, playing princess to his prince of the couch once in a while can be a bit fun, as long as she can be the tough kind of princess that runs away to start up a band instead of being kidnapped or getting married. Then again, she'd just rather prefer to play the knight.






Sunni - Aunt: Sunni is the token female family member in Nadia's life- since the dog doesn't really count- and she doesn't take her for granted. Nadi relies on her "Awsom Ant" to bring a bit of femininity into her life. Shopping trips, gossiping, sleep-overs, a little bit of understanding, and the rare occasion to get a little girly -though never wimpy- that's what Nadia thinks Aunt Sunni is for. When Nadi hits puberty, everyone involved in her life is probably going to be glad that Aunt Sunni will be there for her to go to for help with... everything. In a way, Nadia almost treats Sunni like something between a mother and a best friend, even though she doesn't actually hang out with her more than once or twice every week or two. When she gets older though, she may end up taking refuge with her aunt more often.

[Syra]

[Syra]

"Mutt" - The Dog: Nadia has taken to calling her daddy's German Shepherd "the mutt"
and she means it in the most endearing way. She started calling her that after
hearing the saying on the street. When she says it, it's always with a warm tone and
a few scratches for behind the dog's ears. While baby Nadi was always sleeping on
her, and toddler Nadi got frustrated with her for not playing ball, child Nadi
appreciates her as a calm audience for her music practice, though she knows the dog
is sleeping more often then listening

Tempo - A Leopard Gecko: She begged her parents for him when she first saw him in a pet store display while they were buying dog food. She did this because he had one spot that looked like a messy quarter note, just the way she had drawn it her first time. She named him Tempo and, even though she's supposed to keep him in his cage, will sometimes sneak him out to keep on her shoulders while she does things in her room, especially when she's practicing her bass because she says he keeps her rhythm steady.

[Syra]

.:By Charchar2:.

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The Apollo Theater - Loves the way things look and sound in the old theater. Dearly wants to some day participate in and maybe even win it's amateur night so that she can preform on the stage she loves to watch so much.



Luna Park on Coney Island - cuz amusement parks, looks forward to being tall enough to ride the roller coasters, especially the Thunderbolt.



Strawberry Fields in Central Park- While Nadia isn't one to hero-worship others -even famous music people- she loves this place for it's quiet and tranquil feel and the simple message of "Imagine" written in its mosaic. She likes to go here when she is in her quieter moods.

[Syra]

[Syra]

Tussling

Nadia is a very active little girl. She loves moving all the time and also likes games of strategy. These mix together really well for "tussling" which is her childish form of wrestling with her friends. Unlike the scrapes she gets into frequently, these are almost always injury-free and just a fun way of playing. Sometimes there will be a goal, like pinning each other, getting the other to giggle from tickling first, or to steal someone's socks, but a goal isn't necessary for it to be fun!

Fashion

When shopping for clothes, Nadia is almost always imagining how the clothes around her could look even better. Cuter, cooler, flashier, more subtle, classy, or retro. Her favorite place to shop for clothes is in thrift stores with Aunt Sunni. She loves the clashing rows of clothes and the thrill of sometimes finding two items that look nice together despite coming from separate decades. Just now, she's not really that good with matching clothes and her style is still developing, but it promises to grow into something strong one day.

Music

Nadi had always loved music, so when she discovered even she could create music herself with the aid of an instrument, she knew she wanted to learn how to play one. It was one of the few times that she dedicated herself to something in a manner anywhere close to that of her brother, asking and "reading" (aka making Monty read to her) about any and all kinds of instruments. She decided she wanted to play the bass for three reasons: First, it was a strings instrument, and she found that those were her favorites to listen to on their own; second, because all the strings instruments looked so cool with their smooth, glowing wood, classy but old-school, the same kind of attraction she has to thrift store clothes; and finally, because it is an instrument that you have to be strong and skilled to play, since it is pretty much the same size as the player. She loves the idea of walking around with a case the same size as she is, maybe even bigger. The image in her mind seems tough and cool. In the future, once she has been playing the bass for a few years, she will decide to try out a bass guitar too, mostly because she was getting sick of having to explain the difference between being an upright bass player and a bass guitar player, so might as well just be a "cover all bass"s player. (No, I'm not sorry for the pun >:D)

Treasure Hunting

Nadia collects random bits of nonsense off the streets: shoelaces, broken jewelry, bottle caps, etc. and keeps them in a little wooden chest that she keeps hidden under her bed. She really wants to take it to a beach some day and bury it, making her own little treasure map to give to her kids -she's at that stage where little girls all assume they will be mommies some day- so that they will be able to find it!

To do with Self-Defense Classes

Nadia is currently working on reaching a compromise -that is to say she's stubbornly refusing to change her position and waiting to get her way, no matter how long it takes- between her love for tussling and her daddy's wishes for her to take self defense classes by instead getting into martial arts of some kind. She doesn't know what kind yet, but something that is more than just defensive for sure. As long as she would be able to enter competitions within a proper league with it, she would be contented to let Monty pick the type of martial art.

Note on Drawing: In school, drawing is one of the few things that Nadia is actually praised for,
but she doesn't care to draw outside of her school notebooks or school projects since it isn't
something she can share with Kade and therefor, isn't something her whole family could enjoy.



.:By moonlight_girl:.

[Syra]

As Nadia gets older, she's going to learn more about herself and get a better hold on her brashness. She will always be confident in herself and easily offended, but she'll learn some better outlets and ways of asking people to cease and desist. I believe that she's going to make a lot of friends and be really close with all of her family, even if there might be some rough patches along the way. While she doesn't really know what she wants to do or be when she grows up, her strengths will be in performance and design as well as her fighting abilities which will also grow better through whatever kind of training (official or on her own) that she gets.

Also, Nadia wants me to note that she's hoping to have a little brother so that she won't be the baby of the family anymore xD


.:By moonlight_girl:.