9 weeks. 5 kids. 4 grades. 4 chrome books. 1 needy preschooler. 1 confused puppy. What could possibly go wrong? Today was the first day of remote learning for the 2020-2021 school year. Our district chose the option of remote learning for the first nine weeks of the school year with the flexibility to reevaluate … Continue reading eLearning for Beginners
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A Humbling Start to the Day
I have had one of those mornings. A very humbling morning. Nothing of major consequence happened but I certainly walked away from it all feeling like some of the air had been let out of my tires. It is important to know that as a coach's daughter the concept of being on time is deeply … Continue reading A Humbling Start to the Day
Just Like That…
And just like that summer is over. It feels like just a minute ago I was shoving backpacks out of the way and looking forward to summer vacation. It feels like we were just finding peace in the "which middle school will she attend" debate. And yet somehow, at 6:30 this morning, under the glow … Continue reading Just Like That…
5th Grade Graduation: Parenting, School and Decision Making
Today my oldest daughter had her 5th grade graduation. Let me go on record as saying I don't believe 5th grade Graduation is a real thing. You have simply attended the school you were legally required to attend. You have made no choices academically other than following directions. 5th grade graduation is really more of … Continue reading 5th Grade Graduation: Parenting, School and Decision Making
Waiting Her Whole Life
Today is a big day for my Gracie. A really big day. A huge day. A day that she has been waiting for her "whole life!" Today, finally, after 6 long arduous years of waiting, Grace will get to go on a field trip. It's finally happened. She explained the depth of her excitement to … Continue reading Waiting Her Whole Life