First Day of School

 Yesterday was the first day of school for the girls.  Although we've had a fabulous summer and weren't ready for it the end, the girls were still excited about heading back to school for a new year with new teachers and friends.

Third grade and first grade, here we come!!

Adelie was SO excited about her teacher, Miss Malcom.  Miss Malcom is new this year, although she was a student teacher and long-term sub at the school last year.  We had heard that she was young and bubbly and fun, so it seemed like a good fit for Adelie.  And at meet the teacher night, Adelie found out that Miss Malcom loves Disney, that her whole classroom is decorated with Disney characters, and that Ariel is Miss Malcom's favorite princess!!  And then Miss Malcom took the time to sit together with Adelie on the couch in her room and read a book with her.  After meet the teacher night, Adelie declared, "I think Miss Malcom might be my new favorite teacher!"  High praise since Adelie LOVED Mrs. Doty and Mrs. Ferguson.

Adelie and Miss Malcom

Miss Malcom did not disappoint.  Adelie had a great first day with her, although did mention that she didn't really learn anything yet.  Although Adelie's closest friend isn't in her class, she still has a handful of friends in her class this year and seems excited about her classroom, her class, and especially her teacher.

Adelie scrapped her first day of school dress she initially picked out so that she could wear a Disney shirt (and her Ariel watch) for Miss Malcom on the first day of school.

Staley's excitement about her return to school was a little dampened when she found out that most of her close friends all ended up together in one class (with Staley's preferred teacher) while Staley ended up in a different class.  Luckily Staley kept a good attitude, got excited about her teacher (who we've heard really good things about), and stayed positive about the kids who are in her class.

Staley and Mrs. Hitchins

Staley also had a great first day of school.  She loved her teacher, sat by one of the new girls in her class at lunch, and still spent time with some of her close friends at recess.  She is most excited about how much she is planning to learn this year since she will get to have science and social studies every day this year.  I love how much this girl enjoys learning!!

Staley chose her first day of school outfit specifically because it was her first day of school outfit last year AND her last day of school outfit last year.  I guess consistency is key.

The girls are off to a good start.  Looking forward to another great year of school!!