First Day of School

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The first day of school is an exciting time for children.  A new school year and a fresh start: new teacher, friends, a step up the grade ladder.
The first day can also bring with it anticipation, anxiety, and stress.
What awaits behind the closed door of the new classroom? What will the teacher be like: strict, like to play games, or will she/he give lots of homework?
Into the unknown they go. Although, not all things change.
Chances are, if they haven't moved to a different school district or advanced into the middle/high school, some of their friends will be in their new class, the principal will be the same as the year before, and the rules are the same.

The new school year brings with it adventures in learning and growth. Challenges await and students will be stretched beyond what they've done before.

As I sent Sawyer off on the bus, I wondered what new experiences awaited him this coming year. What subjects will excite him and which will he dread. Will he have a chance to express his creativity in art or music class, will he be the fastest runner or farthest jumper in gym class, or will he release his inner Shakespeare on stage or in writing?

Sawyer was definitely excited as he headed off to school this first day. He hadn't a care in the world, and I was glad of that.

I made a trip to the school nurse with Sawyer's supplies and snacks. We were prepared ahead of time, so there wasn't any anxiety, no last minute 'Oh No! I forgot to get that' moments. Our preparedness paid off.

And so begins another year. Where did summer go? Its visit was shorter than my in-laws.

Have a great year, Sawyer!

I know you'll be great!