First Day of School

Lunch packing and homework doing is back in feel swing as the older two headed out for the first day of school.

 

Growing up

Ashton begins 1st grade.  His K-5 teacher from last year was moved up to 1st grade and Ashton was lucky enough to get again.  We LOVE Mrs. Dover from Clover (as we call her at home.)  She also is apart of one of our church families so we know Smash is in good hands.  He wasn't at all nervous heading off this morning since he has the same teacher and two of his friends from last year are in his class again.


Ashton ready for 1st grade

Hunter starts upper level elementary school in 3rd grade.  Super proud of Hunter.  He was tested for Gifted/ Talented (GT) last year.  They give a 2 part test and if you get a "yes" on one part then you are screened/ tested for a 3rd time.  You need to get "yes" on two of the three sections to be state identified as GT.  We got Hunt's results in June and he missed GT by 1 point on section 3.  He needed 16 points and he got 15.   I debated whether I should ask to have him tested again and decided against it.  I knew that being identified as "GT" means little to nothing in elementary school. 

 

Well, a few weeks later, we get another letter saying that there was room in the GT program due to not enough children qualifying.  The principal has the option to move up borderline kids to the program should they be interested...  calling them locally identified which is only a one year guarentee.  We asked Hunter what he wanted to do and he wanted to attempt the GT program.  So, he will be tested again this year to see if can state qualify.  If he doesn't state qualify, then he will be back in GT only if there are openings next year. 

Hunter 3rd grade

Regardless of where he is, he is excited.  He knows most of the kids in his class.  He also gets to change teachers this year having Mrs. Gadsden for homeroom, GT math, and science and then Mrs. Hodges for GT ELA and history. 

I know 3rd grade is a big year as far as content and I am anxious to see how Hunter steps up the plate.  He loves to learn and I am sure he will have a great year!

All my boys.

And of course the silly picture that makes them stand still for the "normal" picture.

Shepherd starts a 3  morning a week preschool in a couple weeks... I will post pics.  So, we are getting back into the groove and though I am sad to see summer go and will miss the activity during the day, I love watching these little boys grow into little men. 

Shine His light boys.