3D

April 15, 2009

The entire LTW school loaded up and headed to the IMAX theater at the San Antonio Riverwalk to watch a special viewing of Deep Sea 3D. The show was amazing and 3D effects of today have come a long way since I was a kid. Alexis and her friends has so much fun reaching out as they tried to touch the creatures of the deep sea. It was a truly amazing experience. The school purchased popcorn for all of the children but drinks were just too expensive. I had to break down and purchase a Coke for Alexis and I too share. No wonder the school could not afford to purchase a Coke for each child with a cost of $3.75 for a small. With all that buttery, salty popcorn the kids were devouring, I felt so sorry for them because they were all "SO" thirsty. Thankfully, following the showing we ate lunch at the Rainforest Cafe which was a treat in itself for all of the kids, Big & Small. See a preview of the moving below.

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo

January 11, 2009

We found the perfect costume for Alexis to wear to her schools Valentines party. Although, she was really hoping to dress up as "girl" pirate! I explained to her that all of the girls would be dressed up as their favorite princess. So, here you have it. It's perfect! Her cute top is adorned with glittered hearts and the look is completed with a sparkly, star wand. She is Our Valentines Fairy.....

Star Of The Week And Next Year

Alexis has been chossen to be the "Star Of The Week" at her school this week. Her teacher will be displaying random pics of her on the star of the week bulletin board, she gets to bring something for show-n-tell, and her teacher will read a special letter to her that her daddy wrote.

After, visiting several private schools for next year and narrowing my options down to Cross Lutheran, Mrs. Inga has decided to extend Learning Their Way one grade level. With much decernment, Craig and I have decided to keep her right where she is at. It seems like she's been there for half a year (or longer), yet she's only been attending a full three months. She is thriving and looooooves it there. A safe place, where they love to learn, is right where she needs to be.

Fall Enrollment

January 1, 2009

We received news today that Alexis' teacher, Mrs. Inga will be adding 1st grade to her curriculum in the fall. I have visited several prospective schools for the pending year in anticipation that Alexis would need to attend another school; since her teacher only teaches up to kindergarten. I will be visiting Cross Lutheran tomorrow, just to check it out and see what it's all about. Who knows, maybe I'll get a "feel good" feeling about this school and decide if this is the school that Alexis should attend next year. However, my heart tells me that another "good" year at the same school with the same teacher will be best for Alexis. You know, baby steps to the 2nd grade, yet encouraging and very positive. Our goal is to set Alexis up for success, nothing but a win, win situation.

One Long Break

January 13, 2009

Although Alexis enjoyed an extended winter break, I see that I have slacked a wee bit on logging new info on her site. The most surprising thing Alexis has accomplished was reading 1000 minutes. This earned her a free book of her choice from her teacher, Mrs. Inga. Mrs. Inga is also toying with the notion of adding a 1st grade to her school. If she decided to do so, we may keep Alexis there an additional year before having to scope out something new. The school Alexis attends has been exactly what she was needing. Something on a smaller scale and lots of one on one with Mrs. Inga. Alexis is improving on her reading skills and is loving learning about math. We discovered that we absolutely love "BOB" books! Londyn will learn to read with them too!