100th Day of School
Wednesday, January 21st, 2015From Wednesday Mom – Janelle:
When I was younger, the 100th day of school came without much fanfare. If I knew about it, it was because someone was counting the days. Today, it’s quite a big deal, at least for the younger kids.
Yesterday, Jack’s school celebrated their 100th day of school. The students participated in a whole bunch of activities involving the number 100. There were loads of math exercises, art projects, and Jack was encouraged to dress like he was 100 years old. The students really enjoyed it and it’s another great learning tool that sparks their interest.
Jack was sick in bed for the better part of the long holiday weekend. He was so upset he was going to miss this special day at his school. It was the only thing on his mind all weekend. Thankfully, he started feeling better and had a grand time picking out a silly “old man” outfit. We didn’t have much to work with, but he looked adorable in his suspenders and dark-framed glasses.
It feels like we celebrate every occasion these days. Some occasions are fun; some are very random and ridiculous. I’m all about kids celebrating a milestone at school knowing how far they have come from the beginning of the year, and knowing they are one hundred days smarter.
