Category Archives: School

Friday, August 10, 2018

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It’s that time of year again – BACK TO SCHOOL!  It’s hard to believe that today was Andrew’s last first day of high school and it was Emily’s last first day of middle school!  Where have the years gone?

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It’s official – I’m a 3rd year college student!

The academic advisors says that I am in good standing with the school and that I should go ahead and proceed with class.  I spoke at length with the instructor about the missed assignments and he said that so long … Continue reading

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Emily’s first test score!

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Emily had her first test last week, a spelling test, and she got 100%!!!!! All that homework paid off! She was thrilled and so was her family!

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Andrew starts 5th grade & Emily starts 1st grade

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I knew that Andrew and Emily would wake up excitedly this morning but I didn’t realize just how excited they would be. I went into Emily’s room and sat on her bed. I gently touched her arm and she shot … Continue reading

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Carter and Nathan start 7th grade!

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Every year I talk about how amazed I am at what grade the children are in and this year is no exception.  Can Carter and Nathan really be starting 7th grade?  I can remember vividly being in 7th grade – … Continue reading

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St. Augustine or bust

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Andrew’s class had a big field trip to St. Augustine today and they had a wonderful time.  He hooked up with Kamden when we got to school and they spent the whole day together.

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Andrew starts 4th grade; Emily starts Kindergarten

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It was incredibly hard putting my littlest “babies” on the school bus this morning but I didn’t cry!  They were so excited that Andrew set his alarm an hour early and was up, showered, dressed and had his sister up … Continue reading

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Carter & Nathaniel start middle school!

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I can hardly believe that my “babies” are starting middle school today!  Not only was this the first day of middle school but it was also their first day in a public school and first day riding a school bus. … Continue reading

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Opening Night …. When in Rome …

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The school’s play “When in Rome …” opened tonight.  Typically the play is only available to 5th thru 8th graders and the 4th grade is allowed to be in the chorus.  This year, they expanded the opportunities by letting the … Continue reading

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Emily graduates from PreK

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The day has finally come …. Emily graduated from PreK today.  I watched with awe and amazement as Emily walked down the aisle just as her brothers did and climbed the stairs to the stage where she performed and then … Continue reading

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End of the year party

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Today was a bittersweet day ~ it was the end of the year party in Emily’s class.  The party began with a swim party and ended with a luau.  The room-moms did an incredible job with the luau and my … Continue reading

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Living history museum

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One of the many things that I love about our elementary school is how they make learning fun and today was no exception.  The 5th grade was asked to take a person from colonial times and bring them to life. … Continue reading

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Health & Fitness Expo

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The school had a wonderful Health & Fitness Expo this year where they really tried to promote healthy living.  We went around the school doing various activities and then got to go to the exhibit room where lots of vendors … Continue reading

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Another great day in Williamsburg

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Carter and Nathan are having a blast in Williamsburg but said they are exhausted by the end of the day.  They learned about medicine and life in colonial times.  They visited a couple of gift shops today and of course … Continue reading

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Williamsburg or bust!

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The fifth grade had their big field trip today … to Williamsburg, Virginia.  They flew out at 7:00 o’clock this morning and hit the ground running in Williamsburg.  I honestly can’t imagine being one of the teachers on this trip. … Continue reading

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PreK Seder

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We celebrated Passover today with a Seder for the PreK classes.  Emily had a lot of fun but especially with her friend Holden.  

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Thursday, February 11, 2010

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Emily’s Red, White & Blue performance It has long been a tradition of the PreK students to hold a Red, White & Blue performance where they sing patriotic songs and it was finally Emily’s turn.  She was truly a star! … Continue reading

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

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Invention Convention Today was the big invention convention and I was fortunate enough to be able to use my lunch hour to go see the convention.  Both of their presentations were amazing and the other students in the school seemed … Continue reading

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Friday, January 22, 2010

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Nathan learned a lot about playing cello during music class today and his teacher was kind enough to snap photos for me.  

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Wednesday, December 12, 2001

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Today was a great day to be a kid (at least one of ours *wink*). Carter and Nathan had their Chanukah program at school today. They were so adorable singing up on stage! Carter didn’t like it much but Nathan flourished up there! He’s quite … Continue reading

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First day of pre-school

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Carter and Nathan had a great first day even if it was a rocky start.  They weren’t too sure about me leaving them there alone with strangers.  I peeked through the window after I left and they were already starting … Continue reading

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