Fun at School

Random school happenings ...


Jacob is in his big brother, Jeremiah's, "Let's Go Fly a ___________" class on Fridays. Yesterday, their class walked to the park for one of their project days. No one explained to Jacob what they had been studying; so he just went along to discover whatever might happen. Once at the park, the students set some things up. Jacob had never seen such things, but didn't ask questions. Then, Jeremiah asked Jacob to "Come push the button." As the button was pushed, the rocket shot up into the sky. I wish I had been there with my camera to see Jacob's face. Jeremiah said it was priceless. Jacob had never even heard of a rocket ... but the joy on his face showed his delight as he shared the story at the dinner table.


For 6 weeks, we have told the children about some of the friends that they would meet at school. Sarah, has been waiting patiently to meet her new friend Shelby. What fun when she got to school and Shelby immediately said, "Sarah, I have been waiting sooo... long for you to come." Sarah later asked Shelby if, "You come to my house after school?" I, of course, said it would be fine, but Shelby's mom invited Sarah to their house instead. So, she got her first American playdate.


On Thursday morning, Josiah was very excited as he called Sarah over and said, "Sarah, I want you to meet my friend, Faith." And, after school, Sarah was excited to show me the cupcake the "her friend Faith" had given her. Thanks Faith.


When I asked Rachel what her favorite class was, she just said, "All of them." She is still waiting to meet her new friend, LuLu, because LuLu comes to classes on Tuesdays. Rachel, however, did immediately bond with her new teacher, Mrs. McCay. Unbeknownst to Rachel, Tammy is a very dear friend of ours, who also adopted a little girl this year. So, thanks Tammy for loving on our little girl yesterday.


One of Jacob and Sarah's favorite classes, is "Kids Can Cook". They were very excited to go to class in the kitchen, and to be able to bring home their very own loaf of banana bread.


So, school is fun. The kids are excited about their classes. And, the kids are making friends. Yea!