So much has gone on the past few days!
First of all, we found out who the boys would have as teachers on Wednesday night. Thomas has who Matthew had for first grade. I am looking forward to being with her again! She called Thomas and they talked on the phone for 15 minutes. Thomas spent lots of time in her classroom as a preschooler, so he feels very comfortable there.
Matthew has a teacher who has been teaching at the school for 25 years. I hear that she is a great teacher and she does lots of fun things with the kids. I am not as excited about 3rd grade as I have been about the rest. The kids change classes and tons of time is spent devoted to getting ready for the TAKS test. Matthew can't wait to take the test, so he is ready to go!
Both boys had their first soccer games on Saturday. We have had cool, cloudy weather all week, but the oppressive heat came back just in time for soccer! I had butterflies in my stomach on the way to the field. Thomas is no longer in what he calls "Tiny Town". They play on a full field, and Thomas was goalie! I was worried that a bunch of goals would be scored on him, but he did great! Out of around 10 shots on goal, Thomas blocked all but 2. He was thrilled with this, so I was too! Matthew played well, and I had forgotten how much I enjoyed spending my Saturdays on the soccer fields!
Saturday night, we had a Sunday school class back to school swim party and potluck. We have a great class, and I am ready for the new year. This is our last day at home together, so we have been watching Camp Rock, watching cartoons, and playing Wii. All the things that will go by the wayside when school starts tomorrow!
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Hope everyone got off to school okay this morning. I agree they spend way too much time focusing on TAKS test but the law makers have forced the school districts to do so. The good news is if you have a good school the kids are so well prepared by the time the test actually comes around that it is easy for them. So the second test they don't obsess so much about. At least that has been the experience with my daughter and her friends. I just think it is a shame to put the kids under so much stress at such a tender age.
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