Friday, August 31, 2007
Yea!...It's Friday!
He received a stamp in his folder for good behavior 4 of the 5 school days this week. He did have some behavior problems on Tuesday, and had to spend some time in time-out during centers. This also resulted in a note from the teacher instead of a stamp in his daily folder. Of course, he had additional consequences at home. I'm hopeful that he got the message loud and clear that we expect good behavior at school!
It is clear that Rex is having fun at school. He really likes center time. The first day he spent center time in the home center, but since then, he has played with the transportation toys, playdough, and enjoyed the listening center for the past two days. Yesterday, his class hunted around the school for the gingerbread man. They read the gingerbread man story, and made the hats that Rex is wearing in the picture. Overall, I have to say that this first week of school has been a great success!
Mara is doing fine too. I feel bad that I haven't written much about her on this blog yet, but she's not quite as busy as Rex has been lately. She seems to be coping well without her big brother around all the time though. I took her to Grandma and Grandpa's house to play on Wednesday, and she did ask, "Where's Rex?"...he's usually there playing with her. I think she's liking the mommy-time, but probably misses her playmate.
While the week went well, I'm thrilled that it's the weekend (and a long one at that)...Time to recharge the batteries before it all begins again!
Monday, August 27, 2007
Rex's 1st Day of School
It is wonderful to be so close to the school! I love that we only have to cross the street, and walk up this sidewalk to the school's front door.
Rex and Daddy pause for a picture before heading up the remaining walkway to the doors of the school.
Almost there...
The hallway was very crowded with staff, parents, and children heading to class. Rex was not intimidated in the least by all the activity. He hustled through the crowd toward his classroom like an old pro.
Rex's table with friends Camille, Logan, and Madison.
Ready for a fun first day.
The classroom is already full of activity and the day has just begun.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Meet the Teacher Night
Daddy and Rex enjoy ice cream in the school cafeteria.
Yum! Yum!
Rex and Mrs. Raleeh (the principal)
I taught with her at Glen Oaks Elementary before she went into administration. It's nice to have familiar faces at this new school.
Heading down the hallway to the Kindergarten area.
Things were a little chaotic when we first entered the room. It was full of parents and children all sorting out new school supplies into the designated areas. That is Rex's teacher, Mrs. McClellan is in the middle of it all.
Rex and Mrs. McClellan
Rex's seat
Rex checks out some of the cool things in his new classroom with two of the girls in his class.
I was very impressed with Rex's new classroom. It seemed structured, but fun too. I can just imagine all the cool things they will be doing there, and all the many new things that Rex is going to learn. It is hard to believe that he is old enough to go to Kindergarten! It seems like yesterday that we were bringing him home from the hospital. It is a little sad that he is growing up so fast, but I'm really looking forward to this Kindergarten year. I am excited for all of the new experiences that he is going to have. It is sure to be a great adventure!