Monday, August 18, 2008

Mason's first day of 2nd Grade!










Mason loves Fox Hollow; what a fun school! Last year for the first day of school they rolled out a red carpet and wore Formal Dresses and Tuxedos. This year they were all in red lined up, clapping and cheering each student on as they entered, with the school mascot greeting the kids, and others handing out pencils. He was so excited for school to be starting early this year. (Mommy on the other hand could have waited to be put back on a schedule. I love lazy summers.)

Ashton doesn't start Preschool until next week, so he cried several times today asking when he gets to go to school. We did a playgroup school last year and he loved that but it was only twice a week and a bit sporadic. This year we signed him up for 3 times a week at an official Preschool and he is thrilled! We are so grateful that our kids love school!
I have long believed that it's more important for a child to enjoy school than to be the head of their class. This is a philosophy I came to believe while watching 6 of my siblings drop out or get early GEDs and the 7th graduating early so she could move onto college. I was the only one to graduate at a normal time out of 8 kids?!?

Mason was so excited to sit by one of his favorite friends, Jackson, who looks concerned at Mason's mischievous look.

1 comment:

Pam said...

Wow~~ That is an amazing school. I have never heard such a great idea!

Mason you are so lucky! And Ashton, I'm so happy to hear you are enjoying preschool. You are smart kids. Love Pam