2015 First Day of School

Well another school year has begun.  It always amazes me how very fast summer goes.  We are on a modified year round school schedule which means we have 7 weeks off for summer, 2 weeks off in October and March. That makes going back to school a little easier because I know I have a 2 week break coming up. Also, when I start getting sad that the kids are going back, they start to fight more and I realize school, schedules and learning is actually a really good thing.

Kira started Kindergarten.  We weren't sure how it was going to go since it has been a really, really hard transition for her with the new baby.  She was fearful to leave me all summer long.  Even to go to her best friends home which she usually loves.  The week before school started she said she was getting excited.  Getting her new pink and purple heart backpack and my little pony lunchbox helped.  They rode bikes the first day, she was a little shy, Danny said seemed nervous, but went into school, didn't complain, cry and 4 hours later a smile on her face at school.  She looked forward to going the remaining 3 days of the week and told us about her friends, recess and seeing old friends.  She has the very best teacher, Mrs. Folgelstrom, who we just love. We know this is going to be a great year and are so excited for her.  My biggest hope for Kira is that she makes a lot of wonderful friends, is a good friend and learns to love learning and school!  Kindergarten really is so magical!!

Tyler is in 3rd grade.  School is so good for him.  I have diagnosed him with split personality.  At school he is obedient, shy and focused.  At home, he can be quite the challenge.  When he is at home, everyone seems to have a harder time because he is usually upset or getting someone else upset.  I think he tries so hard at school, I know it is a long day for him with his health and when he gets home it usually explodes.  Well, I am thrilled to say he is doing great at school.  Working at the home Tyler still.  He has his teacher from last year and several friends from last year.  They had the choice to loop up with Mrs. Wheeler who we also love and many chose to stay with her.  He has also made some new friends which is always nice.  Tyler is a confident little man and we are so proud of him. My greatest hope for Tyler is that he is inclusive, a good friend, kind and works hard. He doesn't love to read probably because it comes so easy for him so I am going to work on that with him this year by reading with him.  

Scott is a great leader.  He loves rules, loves to please and likes school.  School comes very easy for him.  He really is great to have in the class.  As a result, Scott usually gets to sit next to kids that have a harder time.  That is great for Scott to learn to be patient and a helper.  He can be really competitive and focused so much on rules that he gets angry and frustrated but has matured so much the past year with that.  Hoping that he continues to work on that.  He is so excited for the teacher he has.  I don't know anything about 4th grade teachers, but have heard great things about Mrs. Sutherland.  Feel so very blessed or amazing teachers at Krey.

I am certain it is going to be a great year.  The kids are off to a good start.  I am certain there will be surprises and set-backs along the way but that is also part of the school of life.  Here we go to another great school year!!!