Today was J.J.'s first day of school! J.J. was very optimistic about being assigned a caring and kind teacher and making new friends. There was no pressure from her Daddy and me, we just wanted her to have a wonderful day! I had her Nana call her and reassure her that today was going to be a great day and that learning Spanish would help their relationship and make her grandma proud.
We were met at the door by her new teacher, Sra. C. As we entered the classroom, we were bombarded with all the bright, inviting colors of her classroom. J.J. gave Sra. C an apple as a gift and then found her desk labeled with her name on it. J.J. couldn't stop smiling and I just beamed with pride.
The teacher allowed parents 5 minutes for pictures, settling in, and farewells. When I felt time was near, I gave J.J. a kiss and told her I loved her. She held out the palms of her hands for kisses (Like in the book, "The Kissing Hand") and she saved those two for later. Baby brother, L.J., also gave her a kiss which just melted my heart as I could see the love in his eyes. I held back tears and walked away. The moment I stepped outside the classroom, I burst into a steady stream... tears of joy, tears of great anticipation, tears of pride for my precious girl. This was the beginning of a new chapter in our family and I couldn't wait to see where this journey would take us.
J.J. was picked up by her daddy and shared that she didn't understand a word the entire day. J.J. shared a story with us about a moment in the classroom where the students were told to get ready for circle time in Spanish and she didn't understand. I guess a few students tattled on her and she began to cry. She said she was listening, but just didn't know what to do until "everyone was yelling at her" (I'm sure this was a first grade exaggeration). The teacher comforted her and they continued on with the day.
She also told us that she learned a new word... the teacher asked her to sit on her bottom, sientate en las pompis. This was her first learned phrase from school and she giggled as she repeated it.
We reaffirmed her with our words and reminded her that although this journey would be difficult at first, that in the long run it will be worth any struggle she will encounter.
We were met at the door by her new teacher, Sra. C. As we entered the classroom, we were bombarded with all the bright, inviting colors of her classroom. J.J. gave Sra. C an apple as a gift and then found her desk labeled with her name on it. J.J. couldn't stop smiling and I just beamed with pride.
The teacher allowed parents 5 minutes for pictures, settling in, and farewells. When I felt time was near, I gave J.J. a kiss and told her I loved her. She held out the palms of her hands for kisses (Like in the book, "The Kissing Hand") and she saved those two for later. Baby brother, L.J., also gave her a kiss which just melted my heart as I could see the love in his eyes. I held back tears and walked away. The moment I stepped outside the classroom, I burst into a steady stream... tears of joy, tears of great anticipation, tears of pride for my precious girl. This was the beginning of a new chapter in our family and I couldn't wait to see where this journey would take us.
J.J. was picked up by her daddy and shared that she didn't understand a word the entire day. J.J. shared a story with us about a moment in the classroom where the students were told to get ready for circle time in Spanish and she didn't understand. I guess a few students tattled on her and she began to cry. She said she was listening, but just didn't know what to do until "everyone was yelling at her" (I'm sure this was a first grade exaggeration). The teacher comforted her and they continued on with the day.
She also told us that she learned a new word... the teacher asked her to sit on her bottom, sientate en las pompis. This was her first learned phrase from school and she giggled as she repeated it.
We reaffirmed her with our words and reminded her that although this journey would be difficult at first, that in the long run it will be worth any struggle she will encounter.
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