First Day of School

Well Neya is settled into her new classroom and starting third grade today. The new teacher seems very good and receptive to the special accomodations that Neya requires…

When Pat left she said Neya was smiling, relaxed, and chatting with the girl next to her. Although she didn't see anyone she recognized from second grade, she did see some kids she remembered from first grade and hadn't seen much of last year.

Last night she confided in us that she was nervous about 3rd grade. I told her not to feel bad about that because everybody was going to be just as nervous as her. “You're all starting third grade together, all the other kids are probably a little nervous too.” I said. “Even your teacher. This is her first year teaching 3rd grade, she previously only taught 1st grade.”

Anyway, I'm not worried right now. Lynnea is smart, smarter than she realizes, and she has been doing a lot better at reading lately.

Well I should get to work, I've got to pick Neya up after school (right about the time that the remnants of Katrina roll through our area with thunderstorms! Hoooo boy.)

4 thoughts on “First Day of School”

Wow – I'm seeing a lot more of Patty in her as Neya gets older. Our kids are all growing up!
I'm sure she'll do great. She's got great parents, so she's ahead of the game!
But I know what it's like to be nervous, so I hope she learns to deal with that.

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She does look like Patty in that picture!
And very hip in her tailored jeans jacket and leopard-print shirt.
Our girls don't start until next Thursday. We'd better not have another blizzard!! I can't believe they're starting so late! My niece and nephew started today.
I hope that her new teacher isn't a psycho beast from hell. I can't imagine having to face that every day in school. My homeroom teacher in sixth grade hated me, and that was a misery. Sixth grade was a misery to begin with. I got my only D ever from that guy, because I was absent and didn't understand my assignment. Okay, why am I having flashbacks? God, school sucks.
Ah-hem. But that's the wrong attitude, and there are a lot more enlightened teachers these days. You're on top of it now. It'll all work out if you stay there. Good luck to her.