School is starting Aug 11 Monday

So Calvin's not as interested in entering new posts as I thought he would be but he certainly enjoys listening to the music on his blog while he plays on his Webkinz. :o)

Thursday Aug 7th we went and met his new teacher Mrs. Darlene Jenkins at Maricopa Elementary School, she has many years of experience and is a highly recommended teacher. I of course looked her up in the system now that I work at the school district office in payroll and saw all of her creditials etc. She is very well paid and has her masters degree with at least 9 years of teaching so that is awesome! Calvin knew her already too and was excited.

When we arrived we saw Ethan Betts was in his class also (a friend from church) and Fiona a friend of Calvin's that was in his class last year is also in his class this year. So he was excited. Her room was set up, cute and very organized.

Unfortunately she wants to call Calvin William because that is his legal first name and what their attendance rolls show etc. I tried to explain to her that we didn't realize when naming him that he would have these problems and not be called by his middle name Calvin and that I feared he wouldn't respond to William etc. I want him called CALVIN and don't want him to be confused by being called William at school. Last year it wasn't an issue at all but I guess it is up to the teacher and so yesterday at work I emailed the school secretary who happens to be my friend and in our ward, Pam Brown and asked her if there was a form or something I could fill out to have him called Calvin....she replied not unless I legally change his name and bring in a new birth certificate showing Calvin as his first legal name. Not what I wanted to hear! Boy had we known when naming him what problems it would cause! We'll be at the doctors or something and they'll stand there and say William....William and unless Will is there to see the doctor even I don't register that it is CALVIN!!!!

Anyways we are off to get a few things for school today. Calvin needs a new back pack and pair of shoes and some socks...his feet grow so fast. He's very excited and even though I might have to battle with his teacher a little bit more to call him Calvin instead of William, we are thrilled to have her. We were a bit sad that Calvin's best friend William Barker is in Mrs. Kraus' class and not Jenkins but he still has a good attitude saying he can still see him at lunch, recess and can go over to each other's house...not to mention church. :o)

I can't believe Calvin is starting 1st grade! My baby is sure growing up fast! Calvin is such a cute little boy! I will update the blog to say what he did for the summer when he and I both have more time.

I love you little buddy!
Love,
Mom