Evan's first day of school

Evan started fifth grade on Thursday at Herratige elementary. He was attending school at West el. where I teach. Both boys have been at my school for the past three years. We made that change due to Lakota not having bus service. But West only has k-4th grade. So it was a natural transition for Evan to change school districts. Lakota now has busing for Evan to be transported to school. 

On Wednesday we went to the open house. Evan got to meet his teacher, Mrs. Willicut. He got to see the classroom and meet a few of his classmates. We wondered around the school and checked everything out. Evan was most excited about the playground.  He noticed how everything was so nice a new looking. 

He started feeling more at ease with going to a new school. 

The next morning he was up and ready for the day. He has to start getting ready on his own because Reuben and I leave for work before Evan has to get on the bus. Luckily I don't start school until next week. So I have been walking Evan to the bus stop. 

When I saw Evan get off the bus on the first day he was smiling from ear to ear. He said he had a great day. He told me all about his awesome gym teacher. He played with josh from his class who we met at open house. Later that evening Josh called and wanted to talk to Evan. They talked on the phone for nearly 30 minutes. It was so cute to hear their conversation about what they like and playing video games. 

I was so surprised to see how many kids were at the bus stop I decided to take a picture today.