First Day of School

The kids all started new schools again this year, which can bring a lot of excitement and anxiety.  Tucker is a Junior.

At this school the kids only take six classes instead of the eight Tucker has been used to.  While it is easier and less homework Tucker was sad about the fact that he didn't get as many electives.  So he decided to take two additional classes online after school this year so he can have more electives during the day.

He had to get up well before the sun and left on his bike to seminary.  I love how he is willing to ride his bike to seminary and school so we don't have to drive him.  

Penelope started 8th grade and is the oldest in the middle school.

She actually had a rough day and was sad about it after school.  I guess all the other kids already had instruments and were playing them in her orchestra class and she did not.  She also felt like she had no idea what was going on all day and it was stressful.  This school literally has 7 times as many kids as her last school.  I will say that after the first few days she was feeling much more comfortable and better about the school.  

Scarlett was the biggest trouper and willing to switch middle schools after this one year if she needed to.  Luckily we were able to find a rental in the same zone as our future house so she can stay at this school next year as well.  She was excited about school and had a pretty decent day.  The only hiccup was that she wasn't put in Strings class at all, but after a few days we were able to get that switched for her.  I felt bad that she doesn't get to take any other electives because she is in a extra reading type class that takes up her other elective option.  Luckily that teacher is really good and she enjoys that class.

They were so happy to get to go together.  Their bus pick up is at 6:43!

Leon was slightly nervous but he has hardly spent more than a year at the same school so he is a pro at being the new kid.

So far things are going well.  He said that his teacher put him into Hufflepuff class which he isn't happy about.  Clearly he is a Ravenclaw.  But he also said the kids were acting up and so the teacher might rearrange "classes."

Calista loved her first day.  She hasn't told me too much about it except that it is fun, her teacher is nice, and she has friends.

Calista and Leon's bus pick up is at 8:23.  I'm grateful we were able to find a rental house with a bus stop nearby.  That was a huge struggle for us in our last house and with both Bob and I working we need to the kids to be able to get themselves to and from school without us.

Beatrix is the last one home with us.  She has one more year before starting public school.  Daycare costs are not really affordable for part time employees like myself.  For all the ones in the area you must pay for full time care regardless if you only need part time.  Full time care cost about the same as my take home pay.  Thankfully a friend is going to watch her on the days I'm working.  She has a three year old girl at home so it is perfect.  That friend also teaches an at home preschool that Scarlett and Penelope went to.  Beatrix is going to go there as well.