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Another Year Begins

Finally - the first day of school!  We have watched so many first-day-of-school pictures for 2 weeks, and now it's our turn!  We have a third grader and a fifth grader this year.  They were both ready to go back - I even got smiles from Caiden.  We're hoping for another good year, although slightly healthier would be nice!  Caiden's homeroom teacher is Mrs. Abrahams, otherwise known as his great-aunt!  He is very excited to be in her class this year, and I am too.

I gave the kids this word to focus on for the year:  CARE.  I want them to care about their learning, to do their best, to care about and for others, to care about the space around them.  It's a tall order, I know, but I'm hopeful!

Delaney has to wait a few more days for her first day in pre-school.  She's very ready to begin!  I think she misses Caiden and Cambry during the day - at least a little bit.  I've already been a student of hers many times at "school."


Waiting for the bus
Caiden will be learning how to play the trumpet this year.
So far, he is excited about it!




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