kindergarten

So, anyone else starting kindergarten this fall?? Keeping them in the same
class, or separating? Public or private school? When do you start and what is
the age cutoff date.

We start Sept. 7 and I'm hoping to keep them together. At least in the
beginning. For stability. This is the boys' 4th move, and going to an all
day, every day, school with large classes, in yet another new town are big
changes. Plus they will be a young 5. I already asked about this at the
school when I picked up the registration packet, and the lady said for me to
include a letter with my reasons to keep them together and they would consider
it. So I conclude that they automatically separate twins.

Our age cutoff date is Sept. 30. If we had stayed in Kansas, they wouldn't
have made the cutoff, which is end of August. But I think my boys are ready.
I can tell they are on the cusp of reading, and they are getting really good at
addition. This is a big change from last year, when I was much more
apprehensive about their maturity.

Would love to hear from ya!

Stephanie
Jake and Ryan 9/3/99