First of Second

 Just after Labor Day Josie started 2nd grade at a new school, Fairmount Park, in the APP program.  Smarty Pants is doing reading, writing and math at the 4th grade level.  Great job, Josie!!!

The transition to a new school went very smoothly due in large part to the fact that her two best friends not only were transferring there as well but also were assigned to be in her classroom.  SO thankful for such great friends. 

On the first day she met up quickly with Elliott who has been a very close friend since kindergarten. 

 Within minutes they meet up with her other great friend, Bryn who she has been friends with since she was 3 months old via our PEPS group.

 Good friends make the first day fun and less stressful.

 When she got home she was all smiles and stories and the first day of school fairy visited her bed with a few small gifts.

 A new water bottle and a fun art project.

So proud of this little girl.  She is not only surviving but thriving and making average grades for a 4th grader (who is only in the 2nd grade)