Last week here, too! Mine gets out midday Friday. Today the kids wore tie-dyed uniform polo shirts. And then the seniors decided to add “anything but a backpack” as the first of several pranks, so my kid took her sister’s guitar case to carry around.
Other schools do this all the time during hoco or whatever, but our school is weirdly buttoned-down, and when D22’s senior class tried to do this, they got in HUGE trouble. It was so stupid. So this mama made D26 throw her backpack in her car just in case.
(We’re so close. Just get that diploma, kid, and then do whatever you want, lol.)
That sounds fun. Nothing like that here. Wednesday they wear their t-shirts for whatever plans they have next year. There is a school carnival and a clap-out, but he is not going to those. There’s senior breakfast on Wednesday and he’ll do that and be done. Feels so weird!
Wednesday is college t-shirt day here, too. And the kids paint college logos on their uniform skorts or pants. Guess what mine did all day yesterday instead of studying for Calc BC like she should have been?
It’s definitely feels weird, especially when it’s the third - and last! - kid. I know you relate!
My son committed to Kenyon yesterday! It was expected, but I think he needed to discuss it with his older brother to feel confident in finally deciding. But now he feels the weight off his shoulders.
Friend is still weighing between two options. Hoping for a bit more financial aid from his favorite since it’s so far behind his other best option, or at least that’s a stated reason. Part of it is probably similar to son’s anxiety about finally deciding.
Yes! We finally sent in the deposit to Quinnipiac last night, and we will have to sign up for a two-day session in June for students to register for classes, stay in dorm overnight, meet other incoming freshman, etc. There is also a parent session on Day 1 . A colleague of mine had the same thing with her daughter last year at Sacred Heart. We live a little over two hours away, so we’ll get a hotel room overnight and be there to pick up S26 the next day. Kids are told to bring a change of clothes, pillow and sheets and/or sleeping bag, toiletries for overnight as well as a device (other than a cell phone) to register for classes.
Yes! Third and last. I am so ready to be done. Our school has really changed in the past 4 years and we have lost so many teachers. The stories I hear about teachers watching You Tube at the beginning of the class so they can teach a lesson by the end, the CS teacher asking the kids how to fix an error after trying a few times himself, etc. Not good. My son verifies things in physics with us because he’s so sure the teacher is wrong but the teacher insists he’s right. Generally the teacher is wrong. It’s so frustrating.
Congratulations!! Quinnipiac was D26’s second choice; she had a very tough time deciding and in the end it came down to the closer school. But we really did love it there!
No official decision yet! D26 says she is 98% sure of where she wants to go but just needs to think about it a little longer. She knows that the clock is ticking.
Graduation is not until mid-June here. There are a ridiculous number of graduation traditions at her high school to get through between now and then. And we have already started receiving invitations to graduation parties.
What was her final decision? We were split between Q and Syracuse for the longest time, then he got off the waitlist at Marist, which almost sent me to the loony bin. Ultimately, I think Quinnipiac felt like the best fit.
She is going to Ithaca for film. I think there is definitely a part of her that will always be sad at not picking Quinnipiac, especially since the dorms are so nice.
Marist was on her short list too and she loved it, but it just would not have been the right fit (no film major). In the end she was deferred and elected to remove herself for further consideration.
If it were me, I’d start with the good chains in Wallingford. A quick drive and not too pricey. If you want to stay in downtown NH, there are a lot more options than there used to be, but it will be a pain dealing with parking and one way streets. Plus, pricey that time of year. In New Haven proper, the Graduate is the most fun, with lots of ties to eras past, BUT it’s always expensive and very Yale-centric, so not for drop off at Q! Might be fun for a future weekend.
Hearing about all these down to the wire decisions is so awesome!!! Such an exciting time!!
Wishing well to those that still are trying to make that pick!! Good luck to your students (and to you all) and hoping that they can get the needed clarity to hit that accept button in the portal really soon!!!
This is my D26s last week of school. Next week she has finals- only has 2. They are on Monday and Tuesday- waiting for the official schedule on those to come out so she knows what actual day/time to come in.
Prom was this last weekend- she had a blast. Her and her group really seemed to enjoy themselves. What a great way for senior year to end.
Her big stressor right now is her AP Art Portfolio. She is basically done- but there seem to be constant technical problems with getting everything loaded up. She will hopefully be done end of this weekend. I think the due date is May 9th- so plenty of time since the work is done- just tidying up the artist statements and trying to get it loaded up when it keeps glitching!!
Then she has the AP Clalc BC test to worry with- but that seems to not be overly bothering her (yet )
Is anyone else trying to talk their kid out of rooming with a high school friend in the dorms? I feel pretty strongly that it’s not a good idea and branching out needs to happen. You can still remain friends with HS friends on the same campus, while broadening your social circles. I hope I’m successful. My other college kid had a great experience with random roommates.
Yes when we thought (incorrectly) that D26 and her BFF would get into the same school. Our daughter is really messy and it wouldve ruined their friendship in less than a week.
D26’s BFF chose UVA over Notre Dame so we’re thrilled for her.
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