The Day Before 4th Grade

So tomorrow is the big day. 4th grade begins. Today is "Preview Day". We get to go this afternoon and meet Will's (and Ben's) teachers. I am now very excited to get back into the swing of school and the routine that goes along with it.

My boys are sick of each other and I am sick of them being sick of each other.

So, I was rereading some of what I wrote about Will last year and his struggles. Just trying to refresh my memory, which can be short. (I wonder where Will gets it from!) I need to speak with, email, meet with Mrs. C and Mr. P early on to let them know the struggles we were having last year. I just want to figure out exactly what to tell them.

Inconsistency I think is a key word. His work proved to be very inconsistent last year. Also his test taking is rather inconsistent. There are some focus issues, too. Not sure why. I would love for his teachers to speak with Mrs. K and Ms. R from last year. I feel like their input would be invaluable to his new teachers. They could gain real insight from them.

Summer is almost gone

School starts a week tomorrow. I can't believe it. My first-born is going to be in 4th grade. CRAZY!

We picked up teacher placement and I couldn't be happier. Will is in Mrs. Craig's class with Mr. Price as his switch teacher. What that means is that Mrs. Craig teaches Reading and Language Arts and Science, while Mr. Price teaches Math and Social Studies.

I have heard wonderful things about both of them. Plus we know just about every single boy in the class. Yeah! The letter that came home from Mrs. Craig was also reassuring to me that Will has been placed with a perfect teacher for him.

Now, I just need to reread my old posts to remind me of all the troubles we were having last year. (Hard to believe I could forget)I do remember that it was recommended that we meet with his teachers towards the beginning of the school year. I want to be prepared going into this year by knowing what we are looking for!