Parrothead Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We are kind of bored around here and I told dd we should start school. She doesn't want to. So I said, "I'll ask the Hive and see how many started school already. If more than 5 have started we can start too." She said, "10. No, 20. If 20 people have started school we can start too, but only the fun stuff." So have you started the 2012-13 years yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Today we are starting back with reading and math. We will do only this for a week. Next week I will add in writing and History. Week after that I will add in something more. Science will not start until late Aug as we are doing a co-op. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 But, but, but... boredom is good. It is the beginning of creativity. Be bored then each of you come up with a new thing to do to solve the problem. Or tackle a stack of books in a shady spot with some lemonade. This is summer. You're supposed to be a little bored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Sorry, bud, we started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Dup. Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We started July 9 so we can still take plenty of breaks throughout the year and still finish at a reasonable time for nice weather (it's so hot here right now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Aug 1st here. According to the state hrs for the year are counted from Aug 1st to July 31st, so that works for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 But, but, but... boredom is good. It is the beginning of creativity. Be bored then each of you come up with a new thing to do to solve the problem. Or tackle a stack of books in a shady spot with some lemonade. This is summer. You're supposed to be a little bored. Unfortunately we just sit around and watch TV or play Wii or computer games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Sort of. We never fully stopped, but we're now counting days for the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We start August 6th. I'm bored, ds is cramming in every ounce of sleep possible until then. I have an ear/sinus/headache something and I'm having trouble doing anything productive. So I'm here when I have about 5 books I need to read in the next two weeks. I'm about ready to go turn on the TV, and I rarely have it on during the day. We have no money to do anything. My big thing this week may be to give the dog a bath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avila Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Yes. We started this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 No, we had to move this summer. So I haven't a clue where the books are! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 NOOOOOO! Summer just started here and we only get a few months of it. We do school lite but we don't go back to full time until sometime in September and it is always too soon since the days are still lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Two weeks from today!!!!!! We're getting bored here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kesmom Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We started today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We're technically doing light summer schooling, which means some math games, lots of reading, and a few fun science experiments. Dd9 is continuing phonics work. We start up "for real" in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 No. I WANT to, but I have to wait until next month to get my science and the rest of my writing stuff. :( We're bored!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugs Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 NOOoooooo..... We finished last years courses in late June (still haven't finished the math :glare:). Daughter and I just returned from a mission trip now she's off to volunteer for three weeks at a camp. My son is helping with VBS as I write this then goes off to Boy Scout Camp in two weeks. My husband and I have a fence to put up. I have a kitchen to semi-remodel. And I have barely started planning for next year. Besides, even it is still in the 50s here today at almost 11 am in July, the next couple of months are usually our lovely weather months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 NOOoooooo..... We finished last years courses in late June (still haven't finished the math :glare:). Math is all we're doing right now to catch up before fall. It's boring to do just math every day. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I checked no because my students are on vacation. However, I am hard at work already. We are going to start the first week of August, which is early for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We are on week four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 I told her the count is up to 8. She just cringed. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeghanL Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We're on week 36 starting today. I like taking more breaks throughout the year. It staves off burnout for me in Feb when I know I only ever have 3 weeks of school to tackle at a time. However, I think it's really hard to have your last week of school in July. Although maybe it's hard to have a last week of school regardless of the month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We are starting August 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginszoo Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We started today -- just multiplication test and states and capitals (my middle schoolers didn't score much better than my third grader). The big kids will start Algebra review with Khan Academy tomorrow and the littles will work on Olympics lapbooks. We probably will just do small projects and review between now and when we're heading to the beach in mid-August. Then, after we get back, we'll get to our regular curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabrizia Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We started July 2nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I voted 'no' but only because you didn't have, "What are you kidding? We only finished the last school year this past Friday!" as an option. :D Seriously, we follow the British school schedule and finished last Friday. We should start again the first week of September, but I'll be in Paris (yes, Paris, France - I'm sooooo excited) from the 8th until the 18th, so we won't start our 2012-2013 school year until 20th Sept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Yes, but just part time, meaning whatever we can fit into part of a day if we have nothing else to do. We haven't even completed an entire day on my 2 week schedule yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerMom Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Today is the official first day of school in our local school district. I think it's time for your kids to saddle up. :lol: (Hmmm, means it's time to run out and get a few supplies!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We are doing a little here and there....but not starting officially til Aug 6th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heliconian Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We've gone at a trickle all summer, but I've started to increase the pace a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momaof3 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Today is the official first day of school in our local school district. I think it's time for your kids to saddle up. :lol: (Hmmm, means it's time to run out and get a few supplies!!) WOW!!!!! That is early. Do they get out of school earlier. I am from Ca. and never knew schools in Az start this early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Absolutely not. I try to make summer last just as long as possible! I'm the same with Christmas break too. Our school year will start August 20, and if there were a way to wait until after Labor Day without having to extend past Memorial Day, and still take a 1-week break every 6 weeks and take a month off at Christmas, I would! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lea1 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We started our 2nd week today. Even though my boys would never admit to being bored, I knew it was time. It is way to hot here to play outside and they needed something more than playing all day indoors. We'll take a break in the fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momaof3 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We started counting our days on July 9th. This time has been mostly reading and math focused. We will add our other subjects in on the 1st.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Today is our first day.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We haven't finished last year's school yet. (Sigh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We finish up our 2011-2012 year this week! Woot! Then, we have a 3 week break (maybe 4). We're starting our new school year August 20 (or 27). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We start next Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Okay, where are the other 3 people who have already started. :D I'm going to get the books out. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfinlady Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Haven't started yet. We will next Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom23Boys Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We start Monday for my 3rd and 4th graders. My youngest is in a private K and they start August 20th. The plan is to have him home with us next year for 1st grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jengjohnson Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We're planning to begin on July 30, but I won't be surprised if it's pushed back a week. I placed a bunch of book orders on Saturday and can't wait to get them and finish planning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 You probably shouldn't tell her that we're not starting until September 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Woot! Woot! 21. She is practicing guitar. I'm going to set her to doing lit in a little while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyrjoy Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I loved your last option so I voted. Lol. However....to answer...nope not yet. Don't know when to start. But we are getting bored here for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerMom Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 WOW!!!!! That is early. Do they get out of school earlier. I am from Ca. and never knew schools in Az start this early. Most around Phoenix get out just before Memorial Day. Summer break is shorter, our district is only 7 weeks. Some schools don't start until the first week in August. Keep in mind it's unpleasantly hot here now. They get a "Fall Break" at the beginning of Oct when the weather is actually nice. So, they all get their 180 days in the end, right? Actually nice that they take more breaks when the weather is good. We take a lot of family vacation in Sep when the weather is hot here, great elsewhere, and family destinations are empty. :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieB Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We are kind of bored around here and I told dd we should start school. She doesn't want to. So I said, "I'll ask the Hive and see how many started school already. If more than 5 have started we can start too." She said, "10. No, 20. If 20 people have started school we can start too, but only the fun stuff." So have you started the 2012-13 years yet? Okay, for some reason this is making me think of a certain conversation between God & Abraham... :tongue_smilie: For the record, no, we haven't started school yet. So our family is not part of the 5/10/20/however many. Maybe next month... I've got a lot of planning to do... But wait! We do math year-round! So we are part of the 5/10/20 MATH people! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We NEVER start before September. Often times we start at the END of September because we love the outdoors much more when it isn't so hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Unfortunately we just sit around and watch TV or play Wii or computer games. Well........ Are we going to be able to meet up one more time? Or is therapy still M/W/F? How is it going? Arm feeling any better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We NEVER start before September. Often times we start at the END of September because we love the outdoors much more when it isn't so hot. Thank you, Denise. That is what we do and you've now made me feel so much better to be doing it with company! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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