May. 17, 2008 - Evaluation Complete!
We completed our evaluation yesterday! We are not on probation. We pulled it out of the depths and rose above. I know that next year we need to really put our nose to the grindstone and buckle it back down. We managed to get through the year medication free for Nathan. We are still here, still homeschoolers. We still have the desire to educate our children at home and that says something.
I have a complete understanding that in this new year we must be more focused on academics. We already have day 1 completed. We attended the children's book festival at the main branch of the library. It was a wonderful day filled with authors, crafts and new books. I got lots of pictures, even Kendra and Kenzie were able to go to this one. We got some new ideas for projects and a great writing start from Alison Hart, the featured guest speaker. We saw some old friends, made some new ones.
This afternoon I will be cleaning out files and portfolios, making room for new work from this new year. I am sort of breathing a sigh of relief as I shut the door on this past homeschooling year. I have been waiting for this moment for months. This year I will be ever focused on those magic 180 days that are required by Florida Law. That seems like alot but we have already taken our first step.
So with a happy heart......out with the old and in with the new ! !
Comments
May. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CrossView
Wonderful news! Especially with the year you all have had!
May. 22, 2008 - Hi!
Posted by genevieve1642
Hey there. I have been so busy, not much time to blog or write. It's a great feeling when your evaluation is done. We were originally scheduled to do ours today, but little one is sick, so we rescheduled for after our vacation next month. Anyway, just a note to say Hi, and thinking of you. It's exciting for you all, and sounds like you are doing great! Have a good one!
May. 22, 2008 - Excitement Abounds!
Posted by Jaimers
I love starting with a fresh 180 days (Idaho law too). I love the planning stages, the new ideas and that ever present "first day" where I reveal what we are going to be doing.
It's the rest of the year's execution I have trouble with. I'm excited for you. And Good Job Nathan!!!
May. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 4sweetums
My kids already want to start their next 180 days and I haven't even sent in this 180 days paperwork. LOL! Glad all went well. Does Florida keep you on probation for a certain amount of time? I never heard of that before.
Blessings,
Dawn
Jul. 6, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
I kept reading about how things were going for you
and your family because we had a similar situation
in our family.
I found it so interesting you had the same kinds of
feelings and goals, the ups and downs. The boys
and girls getting along and what they learned and
how the girls adjusted along with everyone else.
Hope to see another post in the near future.
Wishing you all the best.
Jul. 29, 2008 - Miss your posts
Posted by Anonymous
I hope everything is going well for you and your
family. It's been a long time since you posted.
Aug. 13, 2008 - Hi there!!
Posted by MaxwellAcademy
Just dropping in to check up on you and see that you haven't posted in a while. Hope everything is going well and you are just busy with all those kiddos.
Take care,
Dianna
