Magnetized
Not being the king and queen of forethought, we were not at all concerned with the school district when we bought our house. After all, I had every intention of homeschooling our kids. Since we have found out that doesn't work for us, we have been in a quandary about Grayson's school situation. The school for which we're zoned is terrible; there's never been a question of him going there.
So anyway, back in March Grayson's class along with every other kindergartner in Decatur, took a test called the MRT to see who would be invited to the Magnet School. We have really been hoping Grayson would get in. Magnet school classrooms offer a lot more than the regular neighborhood schools. They offer more art, drama, hands on science, music, and history; whereas the neighborhood schools do well to teach enough reading and math to stay above board.
Today was the day that every mom of a kindergarten was running to her mailbox to see if her child got a letter of invitation, and (as I'm sure you've guessed) Grayson got one. Yay! I'm so proud of him. I never doubted he was smart enough to get in, but I was very worried that the means by which they test them is a three day long bubble test. That is a major amount of concentration for my hyper boy! I am so happy... this has been niggling at the back of my mind for ages. So tonight be happy for us and raise your glass to desegregation in Alabama, for without it Grayson would be stuck in a stinky, stinky school.
WOO HOO!!
WHOOPIE!
Go gray boy, go gray boy!
i never doubted, but it's so much fun to cheer!!
love you
Posted by: Megan | April 24, 2008 at 11:44 PM
Congratulations! What a proud moment for you!
Posted by: kailani | April 25, 2008 at 12:54 AM
So, will he be studying Magnets?
Posted by: Jeremy | April 25, 2008 at 07:05 AM
Just kidding! I'm very happy for you and proud of Grayson.
Posted by: Jeremy | April 25, 2008 at 07:06 AM
What a wonderful blessed relief!!!!! And WAY TO GO GRAYSON!!!!!!!!!
These schools sound really interesting. (was reading the article) We have some here called 'Lighthouse Schools' but they are usually looking for a particular talent in kids (like drama or art) and still take a percentage of local pupils. Magnet sounds like the ideal set up for you guys!!!!!
Posted by: arizaphale | April 25, 2008 at 07:40 AM
YAY! Congrats to Grayson, I´m very impressed that he sat there and filled out all those bubbles! That´s hard work.
Posted by: Expat Mom | April 25, 2008 at 11:44 AM
That's wonderful. I haven't read the article yet and I'm unfamiliar with magnet schools, but based on your description they were MADE for a boy like Grayson. Cheers to all of you!
-- Laurie
Posted by: foolery | April 25, 2008 at 03:12 PM
That's great that the Lord answered all of your questions and fears regarding Grayson's schooling!! Woo-hoo!! Congratulations!! I'm glad he's been magnetized!
Posted by: Joy | April 25, 2008 at 05:02 PM
I'm so happy for Grayson and the rest of the family! I know you are both so proud and happy!
Posted by: Anna | April 27, 2008 at 12:07 AM