Daily Archives: September 29, 2011

Aidan, First Grader!

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A backpack! The bus! A new school! Homework! It’s all so exciting for Aidan. First grade has been all about new stuff.

We are so happy that Aidan was assigned to the Condon School in South Boston. We wanted Aidan to have the opportunity to go to school in our community and make friends in the neighborhood. We wanted him in a school that represented all we love about living in the city- diversity, community partnerships and opportunities to take advantage of all Boston has to offer.

Aidan has a great teacher and classmates. We have learned there are a lot of people we know who are part of the school community- teachers, school staff, and parents.

Academically Aidan is doing great. He continues to amaze us with his problem solving skills and his natural interests in math, the sciences and art.

This year Aidan will continue swimming (at the Condon) and Karate in Newton and will also be participating in a winter musical and taking violin lessons!

Brendan, a Full Day Child

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Brendan waited all summer for this. To be a Full Day Child. In Brendan’s multi-age classroom children are (typically, though with some exceptions)- half day children when they are three, full day children when they are four and “the seniors” or kindergartners when they are five. Brendan knew that once he turned four he would be a full day child and could not wait. What happened when the little kids left? Since he turned four only two week after school ended in June, well, lets just say, its been a long summer.

In addition to the excitement of staying at school for lunch and an afternoon work period, there are now activities that Brendan can participate in- namely yoga and karate. He has been so excited about all the new “big kid” things he can do!