Last First Day!

This is Wm's first day of the last year of elementary school! So, it's probably also the last year he will allow first day of school pictures. And, even this year was much lighter than previous years. No parents were even in the classroom getting the kids settled. He's a big deal now.

Heading out!

First day of school selfie!

At his classroom

Yesterday, I picked Wm up from his very last day (ever!) of Clubhouse early. (I had to turn in the access key card that has been in my wallet for 5 years!) First, we drove to the middle school and snuck in. We found Wm's math classroom and poked around. We had been in there before for a Halloween party, but it looked very different yesterday! It looked very nice and Wm was happy and felt like the biggest kid ever. Though it is not air conditioned! Which Wm thought was crazy, but I told him none of my schools had AC! Then, we went to Meet the Teacher at his elementary school and dropped of his big bags of supplies. His teacher seemed AWESOME! And his classroom was very impressive. The 5th graders are in the new addition and have big, deluxe rooms. The tables were sort of even arranged in the beginnings of rows and there was no carpet for "floor time." Big.

We found out yesterday (YESTERDAY!) that Wm doesn't start middle school until Monday. The principal was supposed to call us over the summer to give us info, supply lists, dates, etc. She never did. So we emailed her days ago. Never replied. We had to get all our info from a mom who basically ran her to ground in person. I am pretty sure that the only reason they are waiting until next week is that the principal also didn't arrange transportation like she was supposed to. At Wm's current school we aren't used to this! I emailed his principal because he was in a different classroom from his friend going to middle school with him and I thought that would be hard on him. Within a half hour, she had replied, said she agreed, and moved him into the other classroom with his friend. THAT is service!! So, clearly, we will miss his current school. And are NOT impressed with the way things are run at the middle school!! We'll see how things roll once he starts there next week! HMPH.

But, on a brighter note, Wm is very excited for this school year! AND, he has to do a dance! The 5th graders have a new "special" called "Momentum." They practice dancing every week. Then, at the end of the school year, we get to go to see them perform! Wm is NOT PLEASED, but I am so excited I can barely contain myself!!! Also, Wm goes to overnight camp in 5th grade! This year is going to be YUGE.