The New School Year

I simply cannot believe that the summer is winding down and the kids are starting school again.  To make a very long story short, the girls both started at our neighborhood school last week, but since then, they have changed schools for the opportunity of Spanish Dual Immersion.  Both Jensyn and Logan were accepted and we couldn't be more happy.  This will be such a great opportunity for them, and a huge benefit for the rest of their lives!  It was a little rocky at first...I was a wreck.  I was worried about disrupting Logan's fabulous academics at school and rocking that boat.  As always, it's hard to make these kinds of decisions.  The first day was rough on her, but every day since then, she has come home with a smile and some new knowledge on speaking Spanish.  Jensyn is doing great, as well...it is easier the younger kids are.  Here's a funny thing though:  Jensyn has the same teacher in first grade that I had when I was in the first grade...different school!  What a blast from the past.  Mrs. Conklin was the single most teacher of my life that I actually remember the way she taught, and the impact she had on me.  I couldn't ask for a better teacher for her!

We are excited about Spanish Immersion.  We have tried taking family Spanish classes, but they were proving to be costly.  The school district offered Rosetta Stone at deep discounted prices, so we purchased that last year.  We have learned some, but this immersion will be so much better for them!

Logan is in the 3rd grade, Jensyn is in 1st, and Jack is in his second year of Pre-School.  He will go one more year after this before he enters Kindergarten.  It's going to be crazy having both girls gone all day!  Hopefully, here's to a fabulous, new school year for the kids.  It's going to be exciting.