Back to School 2024...Pt 1

It's that time again...the 24-25 school year has started! Or, at least it's started for the older kids. Ava went back to school this past Wednesday, but it was only for a few hours (lunch, assembly, etc.) Thursday was the first day where the kids ran through the entire schedule, met their teachers, saw friends, photo day, etc. And then they get a nice 4-day long weekend!

We survived the high school parking permit disaster that took place a few weeks ago. During the 2nd attempt, we did NOT get a permit in the main lot, and I decided I didn't need the stress of trying to secure one in the community center lot each trimester, so, I bought one for the entire school year at the sports dome. When we picked it up on Tuesday morning, Ava, Aaron, G, and I all timed how long it takes to walk from the dome to the school...it clocks in just under 10 min. My only concern is the downhill path when it's snowy and icy; she'll just have to take it slow. And, Ava might not drive everyday if she doesn't have to. She's still signed up for the bus so might do that when possible.

I went to the parent orientation night at RHS this week, and the weather caused a real issue. We were sitting in her 5th hour racquet sports class, and then the entire school was dismissed due to a crazy storm that was rolling in. Ava had been volunteering for the National Chinese Honor Society booth, and had left a little early, so she made it home before the storm (and me.) Yikes!

G doesn't start 5th grade until this coming Tuesday, though. On Wednesday, he had his annual reading/math assessment and met the long-term sub who will be teaching his class until mid-November. She seems really nice! Then his primary teacher will return from maternity leave, and take over for the rest of the year. I cannot believe he's starting his last year of elementary school. Where did the time go?

We spent some time at the pool this past Sunday

We've got a low key holiday weekend, thank goodness. Patterson let me out a few hours early, so I was able to get a jump start on the weekend. Ava had a friend spend the night on Friday, and then we'll be doing family stuff for a portion of the weekend. I started reading a new book on Friday night, so I should be able to wrap it up by next week. It's been a minute since I've read a paper book versus my Kindle. It feels so novel (hahaha...)

I went to rehearsal on Wednesday night - the sunsets are SO pretty over the field

What are your plans for enjoying the long weekend?

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