Remudamom Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Tomorrow we put oldest on the plane back to school, Monday we start back up. I imagine it'll be a slow start, but a start nonetheless. So, will our party slow down? It's been a really fun WTM new board summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaMere Academy Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Me!! :thumbup1: Starting "school lite" Monday. We're going to start up slow because my oldest dd will be going on a trip in a few weeks and my youngest dd is having a friend come to stay during that time, so after that, we'll get going full force. :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We're officially starting up again on Monday. But then Tuesday we have some Dr. appts. I think we'll start slow too, though. Although the kids asked to start science and art this week. I'm still getting organized.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS_ Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We haven't started, and probably won't til September. My grandparents are planning on visiting at the end of the month, and so I figured I'd just wait til after that, instead of starting up and then taking a break right away while they're here :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in CA Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 :leaving:We don't start until the day after Labor Day - so we're off to the pool - AGAIN! :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We will start back on Monday in a limited capacity. I'm not ready, but I never will be unless I get my feet wet first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraceinMD Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Oh, I don't think we'll start "officially" until after Labor Day (ack! - we usually start in early August) - there's no WAY we could do school with the Olympics on. We may start halfschool the week before. Plus, I haven't really started planning. Yup, there IS that issue. Hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Started?! We just officially finished a week ago. Probably won't start back up until mid-September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraciWA Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We will start light on the second week of Sept. the first week we are going on a staycation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutmeg Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We still have two weeks of swim lessons, a one week writing camp, CityFest, plus a performance of Phantom to take in. :tongue_smilie: We'll hit the books Tuesday after Labor Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I won't be officially starting back up until after Labor Day. I enjoy not having to be concerned with neighbors and whoever else drives by wondering why my kids aren't in school so I let them play all summer. It will be soon enough when all the schools here are back in session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailmegan Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We have one more week of vaca and going to the pool. We start the 25th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We always start in September, so Sept 1 it will be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakitty Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We do it "old school"...:lol: Day after Labor Day for us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 It looks like we're not starting until mid-September, after both girls' birthday extravaganza :tongue_smilie: Though I'll be running my first science co-op "class" this coming Tuesday :svengo: We plan to go all year at a relaxed pace, with lots of time for holidays and breaks, so I don't mind starting late. I AM getting eager to get going though, which is exactly how several of you assured me I'd feel after taking the summer off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We start back the 25th, but not our full schedule till after Labor Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We haven't started yet, but public school here doesn't start until after Labor Day. PLUS, I've yet to buy SOTW4 and Singapore 6A! I'm such a slacker....... had to get through Molly's performances and the 4-H fair first! But now those events are successfully behind us, so I guess I'll get around to placing my order this weekend. How long does Rainbow Resource take to ship? Astrid (slacker-mom of the year!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekanamom Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We're on the charter school schedule now... so we start September 4th. I am trying not to stress over whether the materials will arrive in time to start on time. I'm hearing rumors that shipping might be an issue this fall. I guess stressing over it won't help at all anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We'll start slowly on Monday. It will probably be about 2 weeks before we'll be at full speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristavws Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We started back this week, but will not be working our full schedule until September 1. Krista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinmom Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We're not starting until Sept. 15th. DD is doing vision therapy a 3 hour round trip drive away, 3x a week...we can't do both well. So, we're delaying school start this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We are starting Mon Aug 25th! Ugh- I am still not ready! I am not sure why I obsess and stress over it since the plans are subject to change anyway:D Ah well- isn't that part of the beauty of homeschooling anyhow?:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We will be starting the beginning of September, mostly because we are just finishing! (true confessions) The main sticking point was finishing Ancients so we would be on time to begin Medieval, so I have been doing kind of light school this summer and focusing on history with a bit of math and Latin. I am giving the children two weeks (translation: I'm giving ME two weeks) vacation. Wahoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I'm starting September 15th and not a minute before! LOL We're going down the shore from the 2nd to the 9th. We'll take Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of that week off too, and start on Monday the 15th. So there. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We've been playing around with Physics, and dd did some additional standardized testing this week. Other than that, we've not done any school. We're going on vacation for the next two weeks. Then, we'll hit everything hard the day after Labor Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basketmaker Amy Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We're starting back on August 20th...with a light load...full load on the 25th. I have REALLY enjoyed my summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Oldest dd is just doing Alg 1 summer. Youngest has full load. Oldest starts full time end of Sept. Jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We won't be starting until the first week of September. My big boys are gone this week & next, and we always take a family vacation/staycation the last week of August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 My social butterfly (10) won't be able to concentrate until her ps friends return to school so...I'm impatiently waiting until Sept. 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Dd returns from vacation with her dad Sunday, so we're starting school-lite Monday (basically just history and reading). Our official start date is the 25th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Sheepishly waving my hand over here. (I don't wanta, summer has been pretty darn good this year minus the flood.) The books aren't all here anyway, and I did manage to torture them with two Latin lessons this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We have not started yet. We may start the day after Labor Day, or we may start a week early, haven't decided yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Does it count that we "tried" twice to start "school lite"? First time we got 2 days in and then I just gave up b/c of all the complaining and attitudes. I know, nice, huh? Who's the parent around here, right? Second time, dh went out of town and I figured it was NOT a good time to start. So, now my "plan" is to really start on the 25th when the ps kids go back. Lite for about 2 weeks and then jump in with both feet. Wish us luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 DD won't start until the last Wednesday of the month, as that is when my public school kids go off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.S. Burrow Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We're starting on September 1......yes, I know that's Labor Day, but DH will be home and wants to spend their first day with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We won't start until after Labor Day. Just got TT yesterday and am still waiting on some stuff from Rock Solid. We have just been really busy with life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenneinCA Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We will start September 2. We really needed the break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Raising Hand!! We will be starting on Wed. Aug 27th. Don't tell my kiddos, but our first day of school is going to be a day at the beach! Ahhh, the perks of homeschooling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We will do some organizational prep next week. Maybe some light refresher stuff--in math specifically. August 25 is our official start date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We're starting after Labor Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretchen in NJ Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Me! I have not started. I might start something light next week, but am not sure. We will start for real on September 16th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I'm not starting until after Labor day. And I have a lot to get done between now and then!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Jenny Flint Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We always start the day after Labor Day. It's our custom. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We're not starting until Sept. 15th. DD is doing vision therapy a 3 hour round trip drive away, 3x a week...we can't do both well. So, we're delaying school start this year. Oh, Jennifer, I really feel for you. We did VT for one of my dds with a 4 hour round trip, but only 2x per week for 12 weeks. And then we went once per month, etc. It was right in the middle of the school year, and we really struggled. I just want to encourage you that every minute we spent was very much worthwhile. Dd's vision has greatly improved! Peace to you. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We did Latin and Math all summer but we will start a full schedule on Sept 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We are starting on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Mom Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We're officially starting up again on Monday. But then Tuesday we have some Dr. appts. I think we'll start slow too, though. Although the kids asked to start science and art this week. I'm still getting organized.:tongue_smilie: Thank you, I'm not the only one. We did new notebooks, cleaning and summer reading for TOG this week and plan to start actual work on Monday. However, we have an Orthodontist Appt. the next day but we are starting anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We are not starting until Aug. 25. That is, we will start then if I get my act together and get everything organized and the school room cleaned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChemMommy Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I teach part-time and my husband teaches full-time at a college so late August gets very busy. It seems to work to either start on August 1st (guess THAT won't be happening) or starting a couple of weeks after the semester starts. Mom's sanity is salvaged with either of those start time! And if momma ain't happy...... Last year, my "DH" decided to start them the same day I started lectures. I walked in the door from my first lecture to find the books out all over the kitchen, kids working away, no lesson plans in sight. ERRRRRggggg. I tried to smile but it was hard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We did start, "lite school" that is, but then got blasted with record breaking temperatures so I put it on hold, too darn hot to worry about it. Monday the older 2 go to junior zoologist camp at our local zoo for the week. Then on teh 30th they leave for Disney land and are not back until Spet 4th so it looks like our real start date will be Sept 8th. Seems so long away when he had actually gotten started a few weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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