Back to School Night

To officially usher in the new school year and the new addition to the boys' school, last night was Back To School Night. Chris was excited to go and show us his classroom, but Jake didn't want to go - "you've seen it already, Mom". I said that we didn't have to stay very long, but Chris wanted to go and I couldn't leave Jake at home by himself while Chris, Isaac and I went. He groaned all the way. Soon he was just as into it as Chris was. We were greeted by several booths in the hallways, one of which was passing out little apples on popsicle sticks, eagerly being snatched up by kids! After a short intro by the Principal, we were dismissed to go to our kids' classes. We came to Chris' class first and had a little scavenger hunt to see lots of things that the kids had done in the first weeks of class. Their desks, writing journals, reading cubbies, "I Am..." picture and story were just a few of the things we saw. Then we went onto Jake's class, just 2 doors down from Chris' class. Jake was now interested in showing all the stuff around his class. They got to have a licorice stick from Jake's teacher and find "tiger paws" all around the classroom. As we were walking out I found myself next to Mrs. Diaz (Jake's Teacher). So I asked how Jake was doing, not getting bored or making trouble? She had nothing but good to say about him. He is very enthusiastic in talking Spanish, helpful in circle time and hasn't been in trouble. I was so excited to hear that - I just pray that that report lasts throughout the year!

Praise the Lord for a great beginning to the school year!