Paine Primary Citizen of the Week

Date : 8/26/11
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Sanders
Your son, Jacob, was chosen by his teacher, Mrs. Bland, as Good Citizen of the week.

Today when your son came to the office, we presented him with this letter and a good conduct ribbon. Your son's name will be displayed in the hallway.

We are proud of your son and know that you will be too. We appreciate our students who display the core value of learning. This is one of the valuable character traits that we want to recognize this school year.

We want to thank you for the guidance and training you have provided for your child. Best wishes throughout the remainder of the school year and congratulations to you for your child being selected Good Citizen of the week

This was from the Principal and Assistan Principal.

Jacob was first in his class to recieve this, we're so proud of him!!

I survived the first day of school!! And the kids did too :)

August 9th Jacob and Anna both had their first day of school for the year.

Jacob went to kindergarten!!! Where has the time gone and when did he get old enough to do this by himself. He woke up at 5 AM filled with excitement!!


All ready to head up to the bus stop and watch him go.


He hopped right on that bus with no reservations. Mom watched with Allie on her hip and Anna trailing behind (both girls still in their PJs). Dad stayed on the corner at the stop. The bus driver asked his name and then said, "hi Jake"! Jacob didn't correct him and went on to try to find a seat. We are the last stop before they head to school so the bus was packed. Assigned seats weren't given on the first day so Jacob had to fight his way to the back with his backpack and nap mat (a full load). All mom could see was his nap mat bobbing down the center isle (he was too short for me to see him) while the bus driver screamed for someone to move over so he could sit. Right before the bus pulled off I saw his little face in the back with the big kids, he saw me too and gave me a smile. I ugly face cry in the middle of the street, Jacob just left for big school on the bus. Is he scared, will he ask for help if he needs it, will he get lost, will he be called JAKE all year by the bus driver?




Time to pull it together mom, this is a big day for Anna too.

There is a little over an hour in between bus stop and when we leave to take Anna to school. She kept saying it's my big day!!! This is the first time Anna has gone to school. She has watched Jacob, been to all his school parties, been there at drop off and pick up for him; she is ready!! Last year she cried in the beginning of the year when we dropped Jacob off because she wanted to go too. When we got to her school she hopped right out of the car, not a worry in the world. She flashed me a big smile and off she went. This was much easier than the bus, I watched her grab her teachers hand (who I already knew) and wave bye to me. Anna was made for this, she's my Ms. Independent. I sure am going to miss her on the days she's gone!


So, after drop off I met some friends at cracker barrel. I knew this would be a rough morning and others were feeling the same. I cried off and on throughout brunch and pretty much the rest of the day. Please let them have a good first day! Allie, please stop sleeping so much and take my mind off things!

Anna only goes for 4 hours a day so soon enough it was time to pick her up.

She loved it!! She told me all about her day, her new friends, her classroom, and asked when she could go back. No tears, no questions, nothing she didn't like. She could not be happier.

Two hours pass and it's up to the bus stop with the girls I go. FINALLY I see the bus. Jacob hops off that bus and runs to me with the biggest smile ever, I can breathe again.

He loved everything about big school and the bus. He talked my ear off about EVERYTHING he did and was grinning ear to ear the whole time. He's so grown and so ready for this, I had nothing to worry about all along. He's going to learn so much and I'm so excited for him.

First day of school, total success!!

Day two was a breeze. The bus pulled up, the bus driver said, Good Morning JACOB, he sat in his new assigned seat right in the front and waved to me. I was completely at peace. I just needed to know that he would be ok in that big school all by himself. After such a great first day I knew he would be. Anna hopped out excited again and ready to go.

Now that I am not an emotional wreck I see how great this time with my sweet Allie girl will be.


It's going to be a great year for all of us!

Summer play brings Fall school and games

What a great summer we have had!! Jacob and Anna did swim lessons, reading program at the library, VBS, playgroup(zoo, friends houses, splash parks, Mcwane science center, playgrounds), river trips (jet skis, boat rides, tubing, 4 wheelers), campout, sleepovers, a trip to GA, fun, fun, fun!!

Fall is going to be great!

Jacob starts kindergarten and cannot wait for "big school". He is riding the bus and will be gone from 7:15 until after 3. Such a long day but he is ready. After going back and forth about whether to play soccer or baseball Jacob decided on soccer (he will play baseball again in the spring) and he's super excited about it. He is also going to do choir and play bells at church which he loves.

Anna starts preschool and is beyond ready. She will be in 3K three days a week for 4 hours a day. This is the first time she will be leaving mommy for school! She is also going to play soccer and do choir at church as well as dance class on Mondays during the week.

This leaves Allie about 10 hours a week (after car drop off) of peace and quiet to run errands and hang out with Mommy. It also means Allie will be along for the ride for lots of brother and sisters activities

Then of course there is always Auburn football to be watched, WAR EAGLE!!