first grade orientation

labor day was pretty late this year so the school year got started later than normal for most kids. but for hayden's school, it is starting even later than most other kids in michigan. most kids went back to school the day after labor day, but hayden still hasn't even started yet!
this afternoon we went to hayden's school for his first grade orientation. we were able to meet his teacher, mrs. taurence, went on a little scavenger hunt in his classroom, learned a bit about what he would be doing this year, colored, took a tour of the building and then made a skunk magnet (as he is in the skunk room this year).
his teacher seems really nice and he is so excited to have his own desk that he is able to put all of his school supplies in. he is in the same school as last year, macgowan, as it is redford union's kindergarten and first grade school.
tomorrow is hayden's first day of school. it starts at 9am and ends at 4pm. so he'll be leaving our house around 8:45am and he won't get home until after 4:30pm!!! he says he is ready for a full day of school and is excited to eat lunch at school. i'm guessing he won't be eating much lunch during the school year as he'll be too busy trying to entertain his classmates!

hayden's desk:

mrs. taurence's first grade classroom: