Open House

Madison and Luke had Open House at their school tonight, a chance to meet their teachers before the first day of school.  Both seem to have really nice teachers and are excited about the year.

 

Luke found his desk in his kindergarten class.  His teacher seems very sweet, yet stern, which is perfect for Luke.  She even said her husband is in the Army-added bonus.  I hope he'll have a great year.  When I was tucking him in tonight, he asked if he could start school tomorrow.  He was sad he has to wait until Monday.  He's ready.  He knows his bus number, rules on the bus, and where his classroom is.

 

Madison seems like she will have a really nice teacher too.  The kids' school has an international theme, so each grade level studies a different part of the world in addition to the regular curriculum and Mandarin.  Luke will be studying North America-perfect for our traveling family who spent three years on the West Coast (Jennifer, his teacher was excited to hear he spent time in Alaska!).  Madison studied Australia/New Zealand last year, and this year, she'll be studying Asia.  Well, as her teacher greeted Madison, she asked her (in a small effort to gauge any amount of geography the kids might have) what country she wanted to know about in Asia.  Madison immediately replied (without hesitation), "Afghanistan!!!"  I think her teacher was surprised that 1-Madison knew where it was, and 2-She really wants to study it!  I did tell her teacher some of that enthusiasm came from Edward being deployed there.  Plus, Madison does really love geography, so I think she'll have a great year.  Madison was VERY excited that her beloved teacher from last year was moved to just two doors down from her new teacher. So, she'll be able to see her everyday (she already filled her in tonight on her travels to Alaska, haha!).

 

The kids said the only bummer of the evening was their favorite bus driver from last year was switched to a different route.  However, it looks like the teacher's aid who was in Madison's class last year is their new driver.  Here's to a great school year!