Back to School

 When our calendars turned to August this fall, we knew school was just around the corner. The boys weren't thrilled to give up their summer freedom, but Adley could hardly wait to begin! She was so thrilled to start kindergarten. Our family was excited about the three amazing teachers assigned to our kiddos. The kids got to meet their teachers at registration in mid-August.

Jaden and Cody were both starting 5th grade and would switch teachers for most subject areas. Mrs. Degenhardt teaches 5th grade math and social studies and will be Jaden's homeroom teacher. This talented teacher went to Concordia Seward with Jason and me and was even on a CUNE Spring Weekend team with me one year. We love Mrs. Degenhardt!

Ms. Rabel teaches 5th grade language arts and will be Cody's homeroom teacher. Cody loved seeing all the funny memes Ms. Rabel had printed off and displayed in her room.

Adley loved finding out that Mrs. Snow would be her kindergarten teacher. Both Jaden and Cody had Mrs. Snow, so this is the teacher Adley knows best. We loved the way Mrs. Snow encouraged Jaden and Cody in their writing skills way back in kindergarten and are so excited for her great influence on Adley this year too.

The first day of school arrived before we knew it! Adley was especially proud to show off her new backpack. Her preK teachers had asked for the kids to use canvas bags during the year, so this was Adley's first ever school backpack!

She wasn't nervous AT ALL for Day 1.

Cody and Jaden were happy about transitioning to the upper grade chapel uniforms this school year. They sure are getting big!

And here's our Schleicher school crew!

All of the school kids go through a drop-off line in the morning, so our goodbye to our little kindergartner was just from the car. The school principal met each kindergartner at the door, and Adley marched right in without a falter in her step. Mommy was a tad more emotional. Ha! We were proud of our confident girl!

A couple of teachers took first-day pictures in the classrooms as well.

After dropoff, Jason and I attended a kindergarten parent "Boo Hoo Breakfast," where we enjoyed the opportunity to meet other school parents. On our way out, we caught sight of Adley and her class going to their first recess in the school playland. Adley was attentively listening to her teacher and didn't even notice us! ;)

We are so thankful for the many positive Christian role models at our kids' school and are looking forward to a great school year ahead!