Pictures of the Kids from School

Today Amy emailed me these pictures that she took of the kids at school (Zera Hall) over the last few months. They’re so cute!

Apparently the blue frosting was very blue.

Studying India.

The schoolroom.

Anika being her usual charming self.

Trinity loves school.

Georgie loves Dragons (and school). I think he bought the book from the school store.

Thinking hard.

Thinking less hard. This picture cracks me up. Trinity is the queen of goofy faces.

Three of our happy children. Amy printed a copy of this for me and sent it home with the kids. It’s sitting on my desk so I have my children smiling at me all the time. Hmm, I think I need a frame. I love this picture.

Due to financial restrictions, the kids will no longer be attending Zera Hall as of the end of this term (April 10th) and I will be homeschooling them from then on. Amy has been extremely gracious about the whole thing, but this has been a frustrating time for me. The kids have been with Amy for three years now, love school, and have been flourishing there. Taking them out is a great grief to me, and although I am starting to look forward to homeschooling them here, I have very mixed feelings about the whole thing.

The children themselves seem to be reacting fairly well. The girls are excited about not having “the long car ride” home before they can start on their homework (we live seven minutes from school). Georgie is a bit more suspicious of the whole notion, but he pretty much starts that way when you tell him he will be doing anything new or different. I think once we get going, they will probably all miss Mrs. Hayes whom they love very much.

Amy is actively looking for new students now, so if you have daughters in the K-4 age range and are looking for all the benefits of homeschooling without actually having to do the schooling yourself, Zera Hall is the place for you. Amy is a truly wonderful teacher, and you will be delighted as we have been. It has been our great joy and honor, Amy, to have you teach our children. Many thanks.

Rachel