Walker is back to school on Monday, a new school with new friends. I hesitate so much taking him from a small private school to a humongus public school.
Walker likes to take it slow and easy and has always been cautious to new situations. I know I am overwhelmed by this school, surely he must be as well.
We visited our new school for their "Spirit Day" event, where we bought school supplies, a school t-shirt and met our teacher.
I had the opportunity to speak at length with a member of the kindergarten team and she seemed wonderful. She was a delight - I hope she is representative of the entire Kindergarten staff. W's teacher also seemed to be nice and did a super job putting him right at ease.
Physically, W's classroom is the farthest classroom from the front door. While I cannot imagine him navigating the hallways full of people, I am sure it will be second nature in no time.
The best part of this event is I learned a new place to park! This elementary school was built over 30 years ago in a residental area. Many additions have been made to the building and the once small school is now huge. Parking for any all school event is a nightmare, with aggressive parents and grandparents lobbying for the few spots close to the buiding. I now know a side street that dead ends at the park directly behind the school.
On the first day of school it is typical for mom AND dad to EACH drive their own car to school to watch their children either get off the bus or walk into the school for the first time that year. I would also not be surprised if extended family is there as well. So there will be a HUGE amount of cars and people.
To avoid the first day chaos, Walker and I went to school today for that first day of school ahead of the crowd. Just wish he had been a tad more cooperative.
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