school
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State testing
We spent two days in Rothschild, Wisconsin for Namine to take her fifth grade state testing.
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Namine’s first play
Namine took part in her school’s production of Romeo & Juliet.
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Attending a second school
Namine is attending a new school! She’s also still attending the RVA.
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Why we homeschool
If you’re a parent — or you know a parent — who is having trouble with your child’s school, there are other options.
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Balancing honesty and kindness
Namine explained to me her thoughts on honesty as it pertains to other people’s feelings.
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Virtual schooling
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel published an article about Namine attending a virtual school.
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Field trip to the movies
Trip, yes. Field, no.
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It’s okay to not be okay
Namine and I are reading a book in school called “Homesick: My Own Story.” It’s about a girl named Jean who lives with her parents in China. Jean had a baby brother, who was born six weeks early and passed away a few days after he was born.
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Seven years ago today
I still can’t believe Namine is in fifth grade!
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Fifth grade
I walked Namine to school for her first day of fifth grade.
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Color wheel
Namine had to make a color wheel for science. Things did not go as planned.
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Terrarium
Namine built a terrarium, and it is thriving nicely.