First Day of School at Rancho Solano

For a while we've known that the school system in Arizona is not as strong as we would like. Thus, we wanted to get our kids into private education at some point. We never thought it would be so soon until Cyrus Patel had a chat with us and explained the advantages of giving the child a head start.

Cyrus had recently worked for a company that ran several private schools around the country ("ah, so that's your angle, huh buddy boy?" (of course said with accent of a 1920's Chicago comic thug with a cigar hanging out his mouth)).

He said that Rancho Solano was a great school so we decided to investigate further. After learning more we went on a tour of the school, did some more research, talked with our parents, and decided to take the plunge.

We were worried that it would be a tough sell for Hayden but we decided to sell it to her by accentuating the positives and explaining all the amazing things she would be doing. It worked and she was excited, despite the fact that she had some amazing friendships at daycare.

Savannah bought several pieces of the uniform to create many different combinations. It is amazing how grown up she looks in the uniform with a backpack.

On the first day we packed her lunch (something else that is new since daycare included lunch), loaded up her backpack, and set out. Mommy said goodbye at home and Daddy drove her.

She was excited on the way and not nervous. When we arrived at the school, we pulled up to the gate, she got out, and was led to her class. It happened much quicker than expected and she was such a big girl. No crying, no screaming for Daddy. She had bought in and was doing her thing.

We are so proud of her.

Afterwards she was excited to go back for day 2 and ever since (a week later) she is always excited to talk about her work and what is going on at school.

We have also attended a "Curriculum" meeting at  the school (kidless) as the teacher went over all the things they will learn. This really re-affirmed the decision in our minds as we were blown away by what a 4 year old will know at the end of the school year. All in all we are very happy and so is Hayden.