4th Grade

Tomorrow is the day that Campbell starts 4th grade. I have no idea how she became old enough to be in the 4th grade. A friend and I were talking the other night. We both remember the day Campbell started Kindergarten. It was such a big day for her. She could not have been more excited to begin her school career. There were no tears from parents or child when she started Kindergarten.

This year might be different. It seems as though she is just growing up so fast. She only has two years (this and next) left in elementary school. Next year will be a year of preparing her for middle school. I can not even believe that this child of mine is nearing middle school. We're just
going to ignore that fact.

Campbell is thrilled that summer break is over. She is the type of child who starts counting down to the first day of school on the last day of school. She would be a perfect candidate for year round school.

Yesterday we went to the back-to-school event. We got to meet her new teacher, Mrs. K. Mrs. K is actually shorter than I am. This is good for Campbell. She has yet to catch up with her peers in size. I fear that will never happen. It's good for her to see that other people are short as well. Mrs. K also seems to be very strict, not mean, just strict. This year is about teaching these kids responsiblity.

The school is terrific! The staff really believes in their motto "Reach for the Stars". Each student is given a punch card. When the student is seen doing something positive they are sent to the office to get a punch on their card. Once they reach 25 punches they get to choose a prize. Talk about your positive reinforcement.

Tomorrow morning we make that walk to the first day. Campbell has her first day breakfast menu planned. She also has her first day out fit picked out and ready to go. She is ready to start the year as a 4th grader!