Well, today was the first day of school for the girls. Makenna started 7th grade and this is her first year in Junior High. Alanna is in 5th grade this year. Makenna starts school at 7:30 and Alanna at 8:45.
Yesterday, Alanna and I attended a 5 hour long junior high orientation with Makenna. This is the first year they have offered this orientation. It was a great opportunity to let the 7th graders have the school to themselves so they could figure out things like how to open their lockers and where all their classes are located. It helped ease some of Makenna's nerves, however, I think she still had the first day jitters.
We attended Alanna's open house last night. This year, her school is trying something new with the the 5th/6th grade. They will be using a differntiated teaching model, where both grades are taught at their ability level in their core subjects. This means they can advance in subjects, as well as get extra help in the subjects they need more instruction in. It is difficult to explain in writing, but what I expect is that it will be a much more efficient and effective way of learning. We are really excited about this new program! Wish they would start teaching this way in junior high.
Don't they look grown up?
It's only their first day of school and I miss them already!
Oh, my goodness! Where did the little girls go? And who are these confident and poised young ladies? Time just leaves us in the dust sometimes. It will be quiet for a few weeks until you begin to remember how to appreciate some time for you!
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