We started this morning on our own with a quick "American" breakfast. The girls made themselves cereal, fruit and pop-tarts. We left the house around 8:50 for our 9:00 registration appointment at The Woodlands College Park. Unfortunately we had to come back home because I didn't have the most recent health paperwork for Emi. A quick call to EF and they emailed me what we needed and went back over to the school. The nurse, registrar and both girls' counselors were super nice! Both girls picked their classes. They will have one class together first period. It wasn't easy picking classes because their home school systems are so much different than ours. In Germany and Japan they do not teach math the same way. We separate each concept whereas they teach Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, etc. in one class and the levels progress as they age.
Emi is taking Fashion Design, Spanish and Basketball along with her core classes. Aline is taking Photography, Psychology (first semester ... second will be a Nutrition/Cooking class) and Track along with her core classes. There was a mention of Cross Country ... but she would have to be at school EARLY and let's just say I can't commit to getting her there that early. So track it is :)
We met up with Sara, Toria and Gabe. Our PLAN was to meet at Red Mango. The girls and I got a sandwich from Pot Belly and then walked over to Red Mango. Oops ... well ... it isn't there anymore. So we walked over to Starbucks and ate our sandwiches outside while Toria and Gabe had smoothies and Sara her Starbucks.
After lunch we went to Vogel to check on my classroom and get my schedule. There were a handful of people at school, so the girls got to meet a some of my teacher friends. Telena had Grayson up at school so all three of us got to hold him! He is a cutie!!! We will go back up to Vogel in the coming week to set up my classroom. This year ... I HAVE HELP :)
We came back home for about an hour (I fell asleep!) before I had to take them to Drivers Ed. Aline said she was scared about taking the test. I am so proud to say both Aline and Emi passed! I know it must be difficult to "jump in" so soon after arriving, but they are both doing great. We talked to their instructor and they are able to miss this Friday so they can attend "Camp Cavalier" at school. They will need to make up that class September 13th. We can do that!
I picked them up and took them straight to the Cynthia Mitchell Pavilion so they could attend The Jonas Brothers :) Susan texted me yesterday and asked if they would like her 2 extra tickets for free :) OF COURSE! So as I type this they are hanging out at the concert. Emi texted me to let me know they got their tickets and seats! They will be TIRED tonight :)
I am thinking tomorrow will be a lazy day until they have driver's ed. We have some stuff (like laundry) to do around the house ... so tomorrow will be a good day to stay home and get stuff done.
LATER :)
Jen
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