Last night was Back to School Night. We got to sit at the girls' desks, learn more about their days, and learn about their teachers' styles. They are very different. A's teacher is pretty laid back and easygoing. She speaks with a Southern twang and says that homework shouldn't be a big deal in 2d grade. She seems to love teaching this grade and is very sweet. She will be supplementing the DC curriculum with other materials, and journal writing will start soon. M's teacher is a bit older, and has lots of experience as a Montessori teacher. She likes to discuss big topics with the kids, and seems to take great pleasure in them. She, too, is on the laidback side – no screamers for either one.

M says she doens't want a "nice" teacher – she wants one that will make her learn. I don't think that will be a problem – her teacher seems to grasp what a good student M is and will challenge her.

Daddy and I left notes for the girls, and we enjoyed reading notes the girls left for us and other things they have written so far.

Here are some things A wrote:

1. Things about me:

I want to be a MOVIE STAR when I grow up

I want to learn more about DOGS

I wish that MY DOG DIDN'T DIE BECAUSE MY DOG HAD CANCER

EVERY BOOK is my favorite book

I am good at ACTING

READING is my favorite subjet at school

SWIMMING is my favorite thing to do in the summer.

If I had a million dollars, I would: BUY A BIG MOUNTAIN WITH A SWIMMING POOL OUTSIDE AND A HOT TUB INSIDE

MAKING STUFF OUT OF SNOW is my favorite thing to do in the winter

My favorite thing to eat is: TATER TOTERS [really?!]

This is a list of things A likes about herself:

1. red hair 2. freckles 3. smart 4. nice  5. responsible  6. encouraging  7. funny  8. clean up  9. walk dog 10. cartwheels 11. Alexa

This is a list of her dislikes:

1. falling down 2. cankersores 3. cuts 4. shrimp [!?] 5. waking up 6. a toilet  7. screaming 8. jelly 9. slime  10. snot  11. trash cans

We especially liked this journal entry:

Here is the note that A left for us:

Dear Mom and Dad:

I am having a great time in second grade. When we get here I put my snack in the snack bag and my lunch box in the lunch bag. I hang my backpack in my locker. After that, then morning work, morning meeting, and a bunch more. I think I will have a great year!

Sincerely, Love A.

Here is the note that M left us:

Dear mom and dad,

I had a good second week. Dad I finally presented my animal project.  I love school in Ms. Nickel's class. We learned to sing the Pledge of Allegiance in sign language.  My friends are great! Ms. Nickel has a Bearded Dragon, a Frog, a Tortoise, two crickets, and a Tarantula. (She has a lot of pets.) From M.

Cute stuff.

I have one more from A that I will upload tomorrow.