Red, Yellow, Green and Blue

Like most posts from around this time I must comment on the start of school. Callie is now in first grade and seems to really enjoy it. Here is a run down of the first few days:

Day 2: Callie's teacher reminds all the students to have their mom and dad come to Back to School Night. Callie promptly raises her hand and tells the teacher "My Daddy died" and goes back to coloring. Yeah I should have given the teacher some warning but I figure after almost 4 years I wouldn't have to. Oops.

Back to school night went without a hitch I filled out all the necessary forms talked to the teacher about behavioral expectations etc. Green is good, Yellow is warnings, Blue is multiple warnings, and Red is sent to the office and a note home. The teacher assured parents that only in extreme cases would kids get a note home.

Day 3: Callie came home remarking her card was moved to red, she had to go to the principal's office to think about her misbehavior. . . . and yes I got that dreaded note home saying she was disruptive and not trying to behave. Nice.

Callie had to then call Ponka to tell him what what had happened. She was very very upset by it.

Day4: Callie came home with a green. . . That's right folks and the best part is that she has been green just about everyday since. Nice job listening and following directions.