Dude brought home his class sign up sheet for 7th grade. He chose French, but he did not sign up for Band. I disliked that decision. Yes, I told him he HAD to try 6th grade band. He didn’t want to. So I let him not choose it. Then he ended up wanting to, so [...]
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Late = Zero
I’m annoyed. I love Dude and Princess’s school - it’s a great school. They’re learning, they’re having fun, they’re making friends, and they don’t feel threatened. One thing I can’t stand, however, is that there is rarely any consequence to being late - whether it’s your self that is late or your homework that is [...]
COGS
Sooooo, way back in January of 1995, I was in the middle of my 3rd year of college. I’d opted not to play softball for a 3rd season . . . I REALLY wanted to graduate and be finished in 4 years. I was majoring in Accounting. I have no clue what ever possessed me to [...]
Three and Six
It’s official . . . my Princess is now a third grader She’s beyond excited! She got the teacher she wanted (the same one Dude had in 3rd grade) and couldn’t wait to get on the bus this morning. She was up and dressed in her first day outfit way before I thought about [...]
Cross Country
In the spirit of having a bug up his butt, Dude decided to join the middle school cross country team this fall (middle school - as in NOT elementary school - as in my BAY-BEE is a middle schooler - WHAAAAAAAA!).
Now as much as I LOVE baseball and was more than willing to sign him [...]
Everyone Continues
I’m gonna lay it on the table before I gush over my Dude.
Not every kid who participates in a league/club/event of some sort should get a ribbon/award/trophy.
Kids do not “graduate” from preschool. They simply turn 5.
Kids do not “graduate” from 1st grade. Or 2nd grade. Or 3rd grade. Or 4th grade. Or 5th grade. You simply [...]
First Day of School - 2010
Hubby and I took the kiddos to the bus stop this a.m. to send them off to their first day of school. Princess is starting 2nd grade and is SO excited to have Mr. Krich, the same teacher Dude had when he was in 2nd grade. Dude is starting “his last year of elementary school” [...]
Did I Seriously Do That?
Princess’ first conference for 1st grade was partially student-led; she sat with us and the teachers and showed us some of her work and read some stuff to us. One thing I love about her teachers is that even in first grade, the kids have to do a LOT of writing, and they are expected [...]
Things I Learned in 1st Grade - Just Yesterday
The plague has finally left my body, so I got to go to Princess’ classroom yesterday for a couple hours to pick up some extra germs from the petri dish that is otherwise known as a First Grade classroom. Things I learned . . .
First grade is not for learning to read, do basic math, [...]
I Won The Back-to-school Clothes Lottery!
OK - so I didn’t actually win anything . . . but, my kiddos did try on all their existing clothing, and I don’t have to buy ANYTHING! I know! They have enough pants and shirts and shoes to last at least until December . . . right about the time they’ll each have another [...]