First Day of 4th and 2nd Grades

We finally made it to the first day of school!  I thought this day would never come when they sent them home last March due to Covid.  Remote learning was extremely challenging for us and we were all ready for the routine that school brings.  

Olentangy began the year in a hybrid schedule with hopes to return full time if things go well.  They divided the days by last names so the Holicks go on Mondays and Thursdays and every other Wednesday.  On their "off days" we have partnered up with the DePauls and are fortunate enough to have our good friends/former preschool teachers, Mrs. J and Mrs. H, tutoring our four from home.  It has made a world of difference around here when it comes to the remote learning days.  No more tears and screaming.  They work with their friends and teachers from 9-12 and then have the rest of their afternoons to be kids.  It has been a wonderful set up.

Starting on the first day of school, the kids' moods seemed lighter.  They got off the bus SO happy to have spent the day learning from teachers that they love so far, being around friends, and getting out of the house/neighborhood has been a nice change of scenery.  Fingers crossed they can go back to school full time at some point this school year!

Nolan has Ms. Alfman this year.  There are ten kids in his class (one perk of Covid) and he knows a couple of friends.  He is also working with Ms. Querry for additional support.

Quinn has Mrs. Welsh.  She wasn't thrilled initially as Mrs. Welsh is a little older and known to be pretty strict but she has been happy with her experience so far.  She has a couple of good girlfriends in her class of only eight students.  She is also working with Ms. Frindt as well.