And so it Begins...Another Year at Basis!

Its hard to believe another school year has started.  Harder to believe, is that I have a 7th grader.  My 7th grade year is so fresh in my mind.  It's hard to believe that is where Aubrie is now.  Aubrie, while dreading school, was happy to be back with friends, and even happier to have one of her best friends, Kaelyn, is in her element this year.  Aubrie likes all the kids who are in her element.  She said, "Mom they are all the nice and smart kids!"  This is looking better for a Drama free year, thanks to staff who knew my concerns, and love Aubrie.  Aubrie is a lot more on top of things this year.  She has to go to school earlier, because Boston has an early start of 7:20.  Aubrie sets her alarm for 6:00 and gets Boston up, and they get ready before scripture study at 6:30 (while we are still sleeping!)    She has been complaining that Boston has been moving slow in the mornings!  I have to laugh since she typically is the one that moves slow.  Now she has a taste of what I have been feeling all these years!

Boston has seemed to enjoy school so far.  This year the kids went a day before school to get their lockers.  They gave him a high one, so I got his switched.  He kept going over and over the combination to make sure he had it down!   His first day went well, but he was sad that his friend Jayden wasn't in his element.  He was happy to find that two other kids from west wing were.  He gets to spend time with Jayden at lunch and after school while he waits for Aubrie to get out.  Boston is ready to learn.  This will be a good change for him.  He had his first homework assignment in Math, and only came home with 8 problems that took him 10 minutes.  I'm hoping this will be the trend all year!:)
Overall the kids love all their teachers.  I had a chance to meet the new hires, and they all seemed very nice and relatable!  Aubrie seems to think this will be an easier year for her.  I think 5th grade will be a much better transition than  6th grade.  I think those who did their "time" are going to be reaping the rewards this year.