Going from a co-op preschool where we're super-involved to just dropping your child off to school is a little bit of an adjustment - I'm not complaining - it's just different not being able to picture what's going on and what he's doing all day! Owen's school eases us parents into elementary school (much harder for us than the kids) by making kindergarten a half day (which is great and also presents scheduling/carpool challenges) and by including us as volunteers during center time, garden days and other special activities throughout the year.
I was the "Garden Helper" a couple of weeks ago and had such a good time. Every Monday Owen's class goes to the school's Science & Nature Center w/ Mr. G (former farmer - the real kind - turned amazing teacher) teaches these kiddos all about how God designed the world to grow - and how he gave us the job of cultivating it - and the hard work that takes!
Owen with his partner for the day (and a carpool buddy of ours) - D.
Walking across the bridge.
Mrs. Adams' class with a few of their Logic School buddies
The Learning.
The Working.
Kindergarten has a pie-shaped plot that they'll use to grow carrots - so today's job was tilling up the soil to get it ready.
I know I'm biased but I think Owen's class is filled with the funniest, sweetest kiddos ever. What a treat to see them in action.
1) Being greeted - Hello, Mrs. Mezger! - in unison by all the kiddos when I walked in. I didn't realize they would all stand up and greet me that way. Super fun (and maakes me feel old). One sweet boy jumped the gun and popped up and yelled it out before everyone else - I think he was just excited he knew what to do!
2) Being reminded by another little boy that I promised him he could come over to our house to jump on the trampoline sometime. They.do.not.forget!
Owen and I also went to the Fall Family Social last Friday night - just the two of us (since Kyle was working the girls stayed home w/ a sitter). We got a real sense of what a fun thing it is that his school goes all the way through 12th grade. The FFS is basically a big carnival/pep rally/gathering right before the first football game. We had a great time running around and finding all his new little buddies. P Terry's. Face painting. What's not to love? One little boy in his class (the one who reminded me about my promise) was without parents for a time so he was our little sidekick which made for quite an adventure. Boys are funny, that's all I'll say.
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I have a really good friend who used to teach at that school! She only left because of her husband's job, but she still keeps in touch with some of those families. Sounds like an amazing place.
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