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October 2005
Michael had a very busy summer. He enjoyed a number of camp programs and hardly had any down time when he was out of school. Michael worked really hard on controlling his temper with other campers and counselors. He was more and more successful as the summer wore on. By the end of the summer, Michael was earning camp awards such as "Most Enthusiastic Camper" and "Camper of the Year." We are excited that Michael is learning how to regulate his own behaviors and finding appropriate ways to express his frustration and anger. We have seen a lot of positive social growth with Michael over the past few months.

Back in school Michael is beginning to show leadership skills. He is working hard on his school work and branching out socially. Michael is very proud to represent his homeroom on the student counsel and he takes this job very seriously. Michael recently started lessons in Tae Kwon Do and looks forward to testing for his Yellow Belt later this month.

  

 

June 2005
Michael recently finished 6th grade. Despite of his joining the family in the middle of the school year, Michael had a "TREMENDOUS" year at Sowers Middle School, just ask him! Michael received Student of the Month and very good grades this year. Next year Michael is scheduled to enroll in some slightly more difficult classes as he continues to make excellent growth academically. Michael continues to work hard on his social skills and has recently developed some good friendships with a couple of other middle school students.

This summer Michael will be attending several summer camp programs. He will spend two weeks at Camp Bravo - Performing Arts Camp   honing his acting skills.

He will also Pali Adventure Camp where he will attend specialty classes in becoming a Rock Star!


 

Speaking of becoming a Rock Star, Michael wrote a song with our good friend, Dave Nachmanoff. He is really looking forward to helping Dave record this song for inclusion on our second family CD. Check out the lyrics of Michael's song!

Michael's Song
Michael Silcock
& Dave Nachmanoff
June 1, 2005

My name is Michael Silcock and I come from Kazakhstan
I live in California, that’s not where my life began
When I was only two years old, was left all on my own
The police took me off the streets and to the baby home
I was only little, can’t remember many things
But I know that after I turned five they taught me how to sing

Chorus:
I’ve traveled many miles, to sing for everyone
Now life is so enjoyable, and I can’t get enough

As time went by my voice improved, I practiced all day long
I sang along with backing tapes they made of Russian songs
I only sang in contests, wherever I was sent
I won money for the orphanage, and met the President
Of course I went to school and I studied many things
But after school I felt just like a rock star when I’d sing

(Repeat Chorus)

I went to Carolina, but it didn’t quite work out
Then I joined the Silcock family, where they’re loving and they’re loud
At Christmas time they gave me my own music machine
I’ve sung on stage in concerts, and on the TV screen
Life is very different now, here in the USA
And if I keep on singing I might be a star someday

(Repeat Chorus)

    


George & Michael

Click here for Camp Bravo summer 2005 pictures!

     


Michael, Ann & Mathew '04

Letter from Michael at camp:

May 2005:
Michael (12) joined our family in December 2004.  Originally from Kazakhstan, Michael came to California after spending 18 months with his first adoptive family in North Carolina.  When Michael's first adoptive placement didn't work out, we were fortunate enough to be matched with Michael. We feel blessed to now be Michael's "forever parents."   Michael is an out-going teenager who loves to sing and act.  While living in an orphanage in Eastern Europe, Michael won several singing contests!  In California he takes commercial acting lessons and participates in a community theater group.  Michael just recently finished a production of "Wizard of Oz." We call him our "famous man from Kazakhstan!"  Michael is an honor roll student at Sowers Middle School where he will soon graduate from 6th grade.  Michael enjoys playing sports, and watching movies but loves riding his bike most of all! 


Michael in The Wizard of Oz 2005 by MYART.org


Ivan, Robert (staff member) & Michael