Tuesday, July 31, 2007

We’ve TRACKED OUT already!

From the perspective of a parent, I feel that the start of the school year at Leesville Elementary went very smoothly.  Of course I wasn’t anticipating any problems, because we have such a wonderful principal and staff, and I knew they’d make it all come together for everyone.  As with anything new there were a few kinks to work out, but overall, people (students, parents, staff) were in good spirits.  Even though the conversion was not what we wanted, at least the majority of the kids at our school are at a familiar place with familiar teachers and friends.  I’ve heard from several people at some of the other converted schools where the transition was not nearly as smooth or positive.  I do realize we’re fortunate for many reasons. 

As a family, it was strange not having my younger kids home to enjoy daytime summer activities with us, but thankfully we’re on track 3 where they only missed 3 weeks of the summer together this year.  Tracks 1 & 2 are still in school, and when they track out their older siblings in traditional middle and high schools will be starting back to school, so they miss out on this additional “common summertime” that track 3 receives. 

It seems that in any situation, people are more apt to share negative experiences than positive ones.  I know that I’d like to read some positive stories from others, so if anyone has some of those to share please pass them along for everyone to read!

Lisa, I’ve tried quite hard to be positive as my track 3, 7 year old leaves his older brother and younger sister at home since July 9th.  He’s taken it pretty well, and then I see this morning’s paper and how the enrollment is down (surprise? not!!) and knowing that two classes in track two were collapsed (one apparently even before school started) and am again questioning the reason for converting Leesville Elementary to year round?  Has anyone contacted Patti Head, our district BOE memeber and gotten HER take on this situation?!

SORRY, should read Track 1, 7 year old.  and yes, my 7th grader will start the 27th and the 7 year old will track out in early September.

I wish the best to all of you in this journey that mean educating your children and giving them the best to be prepared for the future.

This is a really good read for me, Must admit that you are one of the best bloggers I ever saw.Thanks for posting this informative article.

Sad to hear that. Hope you can improve on that next time around.!

Amazing stuff.. This is how this should be approached.!

Keep up the good work.Thanks a ton for sharing this.
Sofas

Interesting viewpoint. No wonder schooling is such a challenge.
Boutique Guitar Amps

Strong article..Keep up the fine work.!
Biograd apartments

Hello. back in the place where I belong, educating the young is not a problem.There are excellent facilities available and the environment is as friendly as it gets.

The education facilities have improved manifolds over the past couple of decades. Things are alot different now.

Nice Read. Thanks

Fine fine post..Thanks a ton for sharing this.

Good review ! Good piece of writing.Educating your children and giving them the best to be prepared for the future.

Well Certainly interesting stuff. I love surfing blogs. I was looking for dreaming stuff when I landed on your page. I was looking more for dreaming info but was interested in your blog. Keep it up.
Software Computers - unique catalogue of new useful computers software products with detailed description.

Thanks for the great post. I’ve enjoyed the reading. Educating the children is a real challenge most of us have to face. Personally I prefer year round school. Surveys indicate that YR education is more effective.

I am so happy to get some 2moons dil

Buy direct from China. Secure wholesale online for thousands of products in cheap prices but excellent qualities.

the education facilities in India are brilliant. I’ve heard that the facilities that exist are so brilliant their students total upto about 50% of the world’s scientist.

Thanks for taking the time to post such a detailed and informative article. It has given me a lot of inspiration and I look forward to more like this in the future.
Disk encryption software - Powerful encryption software with pre-boot authentication secures 100% of your hard disk drive, including the OS.

By the way, I recommend you buy the cheapest Atlantica online Gold and Atlantica power leveling from us where the prices here are low.

I believe this aspect is growing everywhere as business owners learn what it is. For example, Phoenix is much more sophisticated in this regards than here in Tucson. I average small business owner is still way behind in their understanding such incidents. Photography Templates

It is fascinating to watch the trend and movement to an all-year school year rather than the “traditional” 180 school days.

What a great post. What an inspiration for everyone who is asking ‘Where is all this stuff I’ve asked for?’ and getting frustrated. I am in love the way you express yourself, and I thank you for doing it with such passion and honest reflection.  Trade Show Display Rentals

Wow, that was heart provoking article presented by you sir
thanks for sharing
regards