Looking BACK to School Another first day of school under my belt. In fact it is my 10th anniversary of the "First Day of School". I have four kids. They are all school aged ranging from 2nd grade through 11th grade. Last year was pretty eventful for half of my kids. We had moved my younger two kids from their previous private Christian school, to what I know now to be, an excellent public elementary magnet school. More than anything, they were thrilled to ride the school bus. I, admittedly too, was (thrilled). This year, back to the bus stop, back to the routine. Easy transition. The big transition this school year, has fallen into the laps of my teen girls, my high schooler's. Read More... This year, now it's their turn to "go public". Public school, that is. Now this isn't intended to be a private vs. public school commentary. It is what it is. As I said, this is my eleventh school year as a mom. I have a freshman daughter who chose to g...