Patriotism

We have been a little frustrated with what Charles has been learning or should I say, "not learning" this year so far in Kindergarten. I think we were just a little surprised that when we sent him to school he was printing so nicely and very legibly. Well, now that he has been in school for a while we can hardly recognize any of his letters. We have come to realize that he is having to replace what he knows with a style of writing that the school district has decided is easier for kids to transition to cursive when the time comes. We just feel that he has not learned much this year yet. But, I must say I was very impressed when I dropped him off at school today. This is a rare thing for me to do since Joe is usually around in the mornings to take him. Today after I took him to his class room, I stopped by the nurses office to discuss some medication that I was leaving for Charles' ear infection. As I was in there they had started the school announcements over the PA system which is also broadcast via a TV in each room. At the end of the announcements they did the pledge of allegiance and of course the Texas pledge and then they played the National Anthem. As they were playing the National Anthem I noticed that the students that were in the halls had stopped what they were doing and put their hands on their hearts to show respect. At that moment I thought of Charles in his classroom doing the same thing. I may not be 100% satisfied with his educational experience so far at the school but I am glad that we live in an area that respects our country and is teaching our children to do the same.