Swimtaxi234 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 We always start on the first Monday in August. I have everything ready, but I wish I had two extra weeks (even a month) to mentally get ready but I already have the school year planned out. We have a trip in early May, so I need to stay on schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 We are taking baby steps in starting tomorrow. Normally we would be going full steam ahead, but we have a trip planned for the following week. No need to start everything and then stop again. That said, everyone's math books are prepped. The spelling pages are ready. Old school has been cleared out of their bins and the new shiny stuff added in. I am missing a math book for 1 of the kids though. I really need to get it ordered. The one thing I am looking forward to tomorrow, DD's Adderrall. She has only been doing math over the summer so she's been med free all summer and she is driving me up the wall. She will be adding on 2 or 3 reading intensive subjects tomorrow so she will have no choice but to take it otherwise she reads a page and has NO clue what it was about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I wish I could start tomorrow, but I am leaving for an out of state funeral this week. :( Then, the next week I need to start packing for our move to a new house. ( closer to my dh's work) The week after that, we will be unpacking and organizing. So, I guess, I will start the last week in August . I'm disappointed but my kids are happy about it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 We kind of are. We school year round so it's not so much the beginning of our year, but a starting school back up after WAY too long of a break (two months off) due to moving, church camp, travel, illness, etc. So it's basically like a first day although we'll be continuing on with what we were already doing. And, no, I still don't feel ready. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriede Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 WE ARE!!!! It's our First 1st Day. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimom Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 We school year round also but 'school light' throughout the summer. Tomorrow we will start back all subjects, only to turn around and go on vacation next week :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 That was the plan, but my parents want to keep the kids for a week and cannot do that until after the 9th. I don't want to do a week and then take a week off. We have been reading CHOW, some science books, a Bible study, and The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe this summer. We will continue with those next week and I may start our math review. But I am just going to delay everything 2 weeks. Good thing Homeschool Skedtrack is so flexible! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 We are! Everything is ready, but I'm still waiting on my SOTW vol 2. Hope it comes soon. New this year is Fine Arts Fridays. So we'll see how that goes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 We're doing everything but subject we're doing at co-op. I'm a little freaked out though because it's the first year of high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 No, no, no. It ia still summer. School does not start until the day after labor day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 We are too. I am excited. This is my first year homeschooling my younger son- he'll be 6 later this year and kindy is upon us. Nothing too serious, but we are adding in stuff for him this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maela Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 We're year round, but because my Dh is a teacher our schedule is always wacky during the summer when he's off. So tomorrow (when he starts back), we'll get back to following a routine and be more consistent about things. It's a bittersweet time of the year. We'll miss Dh, but it will also be nice to have regular days again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunflowerlady Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Well, that was the plan but dd is sick with a sore throat. So we will have to see how she is doing tomorrow and decide from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldilocks Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 We are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Baby steps tomorrow. Cleaning, sorting, organizing, doing a bit of math and read alouds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 No. Just no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Perish the thought! September 1st. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanabug Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Yes, we are! We always start the first Monday in August. That way we have a few days under our belt by the time the public school kids start in mid-August and I don't feel guilty about our annual "Not-Back-to-School" donuts and park day. This year has been a bit different, because we got due to house showings and moving so we've played catch-up all summer. Lana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura's Haven Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 We are in FL as well, so our school year begins in August. I have everything ready to go, but I could use a little extra time as well! I feel like I can never do enough to prepare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatechip Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 No. Thank goodness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking Squirrels Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Yes, for the most part. Dd was absolutely begging to start, so we called last Thursday her first day and we did first day pics and questionnaire and all. But we didn't do much in the way of actual school Thursday or Friday. So tomorrow we'll get going for real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 2dd starts her first rotation tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 We had planned to. I've got everything ready. I'm not sure if I can psychically do it, though. I'm still oozing stuff. >.< And still in pain. Someone just suggested school on the bed. I might give that a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Yes. We didn't stay on track during the summer. Think 10 days only between june and july so we took a dedicated break and picked a start date...I have the next year worked out with breaks in oct nov dec feb and mar...so we have to hit the pavement running....but we also decided last minute to go to an amusement park Tuesday and a field trip Thursday this week...so hey....it is what it is :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 We usually start on the first Monday of August but this year was all messed up and I needed a longer break. So we will be starting back full time the first week of Sept. but we may be doing a day here and a day there to see how our schedules will all play out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 We are -- though not as full-blast as I'd hoped. I made some last minute changes to our program and now I have to wait for them to arrive. But we will go ahead and at least start some of our stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 We've been going strong for a few weeks now. The extra-curriculars and outside classes are starting, though. Somehow that makes everything feel different -- probably because there are more deadlines and time constraints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artichoke Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 We had planned to. I've got everything ready. I'm not sure if I can psychically do it, though. I'm still oozing stuff. >.< And still in pain. Someone just suggested school on the bed. I might give that a shot. You might want to choose to lie on the couch and have the kiddos around instead of schooling on the bed. We tried schooling on the bed after surgery and every little move the kids made caused me to yelp in pain. Best wishes as you heal and try to school your kiddos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Plans have changed from one or two subjects to full blown school tomorrow. EEK! They are just not into this idea whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 You might want to choose to lie on the couch and have the kiddos around instead of schooling on the bed. We tried schooling on the bed after surgery and every little move the kids made caused me to yelp in pain. Best wishes as you heal and try to school your kiddos. Good idea! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artichoke Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Good idea! Thanks! You're welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 We were supposed to start tomorrow, that's also when DD starts. But as usual life happened. Court tomorrow, mom has surgery the next day, then no school for PS kids on Thursday, so , um yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearWallowSchool Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 We are! I'm expecting a baby in January so I wanted an early start. I'm ready and public school starts here on the 7th anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBJones Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Yes, we are starting tomorrow. I would LOVE to have two more weeks summer vacation, but we are ready for the most part. :coolgleamA: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosyne Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I'm starting, but not any particular grade (my kids are too young). I'm mostly just setting aside a specific time every day to do art and reading, at this point. Tomorrow starts our red themed week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 We were supposed to start in Sept. But since my son fell and hurt himself, he has to sit around all day. So, we are going to start early and then give him a few weeks off during fall harvest, when he'll be out of his wheelchair and able to have more fun around the farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 One of the things I love about homeschooling is not having to follow the ps calendar. That means summer can be summer and we don't have to start school so early. We always start after Labor Day or ds' birthday, whichever comes last (his birthday is early in September). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadowlark Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 We are! We always start the first full week in August too. We like the wiggle room and take off whenever my husband takes vacation, in addition to the holidays. I like to not stress about it. It also satisfies my year round personality, but still gives us a 6 week break or so. The problem is, my head isn't really in it yet! The weather is usually hot and humid here, so being inside is appealing. But this summer has been mild and beautiful so I'm finding it hard to buckle down. I guess I have about 9 hours to get my head in the game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimtaxi234 Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 One of the things I love about homeschooling is not having to follow the ps calendar. I put all of the PS dates on my Outlook Express calendar and use that as a tentative guide. Our children have long 3-days sport events (swimming meets and water polo tournaments) and I try to take the Monday off to recover. Keeping those planned days off in mind, I look at the PS schedule for any overlapping dates, etc.) I am so glad I started this thread because I forgot to do two things: 1) Every year since my first day to homeschool (Sept. 11, 2001 - easy date to remember), I have taken photos of my children wearing backpacks as they leave for school. We are in a new house now, so I have to remember to continue the tradition ... I charged my camera and put it with the school supplies. 2) Every year since the beginning (thanks to an encouraging friend), I have created a theme for the year. This year it will be, "I Believe". Our daughter is in her high school senior year and our son is a freshman. Both will have a challenging academic year - our daughter will graduate (plus have an additional 30-32 college hours) and our son has a packed academic load (plus his two club sports). I honestly believe this will be our most difficult year yet ... but I am going to sell the, "I Believe" (in You, etc.) message. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamajag Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 We are! I originally planned to start the 11th, but then the kids were begging to start so I agreed to the 4th. When DH left this past Monday they begged to start that day, but I had redone the schedule in Olly 3 times by that point and told them no. The girls had a makeover/sleepover tonight as their last night as free girls before the evil homeschooling witch takes over their mom for the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 We are, but we usually ease in the first week. And Babyman is starting "school" this time too. Wish me luck. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 We start back after a 6 week break, which is the longest we take each year. I went to a small conference on Saturday and was able to pick up a few things, so at least we have something new to start tomorrow. I really should be in bed, but I want to add the new subject into my planner. :001_rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I was going to but ds got invited to a friends house and dd was invited to go somewhere with sister of ds friend. So, it looks like tomorrow will be an 'in-service' day. Ah well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 We're starting math and will work into a full schedule within a couple of weeks. I hadn't planned to start so soon, but I'm feeling like we need some structure again, and we have some travel planned during the school year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABE Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 We're starting back on Tuesday along with the public schools here. Monday was my goal, but our weekend ended up being more chaotic than expected and I need one more prep day to be ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Public K-8 schools start here tomorrow. High schools start on Wednesday. Dd has been working on math and reading over the summer, and she will probably start full time in late August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimom Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Fingers crossed, the day is going great. I am loving Homeschool Planet planner. It is pricy but it does everything I want and the girls love it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 We started today. We are actually already done, other than taking DD to her dance class and getting a donut afterwards. :) I didn't plan much. We read a little bit, and talked about what we will be doing for different subjects. The boys did a math lesson. They declared their binders. DD4 did some pages from her Kumon workbook. I'm really glad to be back into our routine. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfries Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 We started today, nearly against my will :). We did very little, but the kids were driving me nuts with their "free play" wrestling & arguments so I decided to focus some of that energy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom23Boys Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 We were going to start today, but then my oldest was sick all last week with double inner and outer ear infections. I felt bad that his last free week was going to be spent in pain and sick. We now are starting next Monday. That works well, because I am sick today and I have doctor's appointment this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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