Andrew has a "festive snack" for his first day of 2nd grade

Andrew started 2nd grade yesterday. He had a letter home from his teacher before the first day of school saying he should bring a snack. He said "How about something festive for the first day of school?" Turns out that a "festive snack" is goldfish crackers (mini-cheddars in the shape of goldfish).

His first day went well too. His friend Javid is both on his bus (and they're sitting together) and in his class. He had to bring in something for show and tell that had to do with his summer vacation to help him introduce himself and he brought his "Golden Wenlock" - a stuffed animal he got at the Olympics. Apparently the other kids were very interested.

Ali Starts Middle School!

Alison started middle school yesterday. My friend Janet told me that one of the things that many kids find difficult is using the combination locks on the lockers. So I had Ali practice on one at home a few days ago. She said it was difficult at first, but quickly became an expert. So much so that yesterday she brought the lock to school to show her friends, and helped a bunch of people in the locker room learn how to open them.

Overall I haven't heard much about the first day, but it seems to have gone well. She's got two friends in her homeroom which is wonderful (it's a really big school!)