I can't believe the kids are back to school! The lazy days of summer have come to an end! They went so fast. Jacob started second grade this year and has Ms. Avery who just adopted a baby and is on a leave until after Christmas (we think). Ms. Smit has taken over the class until she comes back. So far, so good though. Jacob is embracing the new challenges that have been presented to him, including weekly spelling and math tests. He's also
very excited
to be participating in the accelerated reading program again this year. Basically, he reads books and takes comprehensive quizzes to accumulate points which he then turns in for prizes at the library. To give you an idea of how much he enjoys this program, he took 173 tests last year! It was a rainy first day, but we did the traditional "first day of school" walk to school anyway. Marissa has been excited about all the buzz around her and has really taken to her Elmo backpack. She insists that I pack it with a water bottle and a snack almost every morning.
This is a big year for Jenna. She started all day kindergarten and we were very happy to hear that she has Ms. Louis. It's a LONG day, but she's adjusting quite well. She's definitely tired and has been having some tummy aches, but she's doing a great job. I did find out that she's napping in class and has a specific spot where she likes to rest...the bean bag! She rests/sleeps there every day. She's very excited about her new dinosaur backpack and lunchbox!
Nicholas is in preschool...really!?! How did that happen so fast?!?! He's in the turtle room (of course!) with Ms. Hollenbeck. He's been looking forward to being a turtle for years now and he's
thrilled that his moment to shine is finally here. He's already got the schedule down pat, loves carpooling with Ms. Bonnie, and feels like he's such a big boy now that he's in school, too!
I can't believe the kids are back to school! The lazy days of summer have come to an end! They went so fast. Jacob started second grade this year and has Ms. Avery who just adopted a baby and is on a leave until after Christmas (we think). Ms. Smit has taken over the class until she comes back. So far, so good though. Jacob is embracing the new challenges that have been presented to him, including weekly spelling and math tests. He's also very excited to be participating in the accelerated reading program again this year. Basically, he reads books and takes comprehensive quizzes to accumulate points which he then turns in for prizes at the library. To give you an idea of how much he enjoys this program, he took 173 tests last year! It was a rainy first day, but we did the traditional "first day of school" walk to school anyway. Marissa has been excited about all the buzz around her and has really taken to her Elmo backpack. She insists that I pack it with a water bottle and a snack almost every morning.
This is a big year for Jenna. She started all day kindergarten and we were very happy to hear that she has Ms. Louis. It's a LONG day, but she's adjusting quite well. She's definitely tired and has been having some tummy aches, but she's doing a great job. I did find out that she's napping in class and has a specific spot where she likes to rest...the bean bag! She rests/sleeps there every day. She's very excited about her new dinosaur backpack and lunchbox!
Nicholas is in preschool...really!?! How did that happen so fast?!?! He's in the turtle room (of course!) with Ms. Hollenbeck. He's been looking forward to being a turtle for years now and he's thrilled that his moment to shine is finally here. He's already got the schedule down pat, loves carpooling with Ms. Bonnie, and feels like he's such a big boy now that he's in school, too!
