Great Start

We're off to a great start for the 2009-2010 school year. The kids have enjoyed it so far & there hasn't been TOO much homework!

Yeah!

And, fortunately 2/4 of the kids in school have teachers that have a policy of no homework on Wednesdays or Fridays. I'm going to have to send them chocolate. Seriously.

The school here is implementing the Reading Mastery program this year. It sounds like it's been quite a transition, but the kids seem to like it so far. Probably because the work is mostly done at school, so overall homework is less! And there are no spelling tests to study for! Spelling is incorporated into the reading program.

I'd give those 2 things alone a thumbs up: less homework & no spelling tests.

Cooper started preschool this week. He's going on Tuesday mornings for this year. I drop him off & the handi-bus takes him to Billie Jo's when he's done. He loves Marv on the bus. Of course what preschooler doesn't love Marv? What on earth will Chase County do when Marv retires? That person will have big shoes to fill, especially in the eyes of the preschoolers who ride each week!

Cooper & I have been eating lunch at the school with the kids each Wednesday. It's been a lot of fun. If you're looking for a time to interact with LOTS of kids at once, the lunchroom is a sure bet. I've enjoyed that time with them & it's a bonus for them because on that day they get to have slushies. Come to think of it, maybe that's why they like it when I'm there...