Teo began his first grade here in Buenos Aires!
He is attending a bilingual school called the Washington School.
We toured more schools than is sane, some a little more artsy, like we're used to at home. But Teo immediately fell in love with the traditional yet warm Washington school. Our theory is that the American name, and internationalism made him feel comfortable. In the end he's the only native english speaker in his grade. And he skipped over the first half if first grade. But, they're doing something very well and he is very brave because he is happily staying all day. 8am-430pm.
He seems to love wearing a uniform. And he told me that the national anthem can make him cry because it feels so beautiful. The best kid in school gets to hold the flag. He says he wants to do it one day.
Highlights:
Above: Teo practicing TKD the day before school started. Below, eating lunch with his new friend, Emma, on his first day of school. She was holding his hand and making him very happy.
He is attending a bilingual school called the Washington School.
We toured more schools than is sane, some a little more artsy, like we're used to at home. But Teo immediately fell in love with the traditional yet warm Washington school. Our theory is that the American name, and internationalism made him feel comfortable. In the end he's the only native english speaker in his grade. And he skipped over the first half if first grade. But, they're doing something very well and he is very brave because he is happily staying all day. 8am-430pm.
He seems to love wearing a uniform. And he told me that the national anthem can make him cry because it feels so beautiful. The best kid in school gets to hold the flag. He says he wants to do it one day.
Highlights:
- they serve large sugary desserts at lunch (mothering cringe)
- the kids use folders that they fill up as the year goes bye so they can see their progress
- they teach cursive writing starting in the first grade
- they take a bus to go to 'gym' a country club on Mondays
- birthday parties are held on weeknights directly afterschool. Parents are not invited. Kids are asked to have permission slips signed so they can take a bus to the party that will let them out around 730. The reason? Many kids have houses outside the city they go to on weekends. You will get your kid back full of sugary cakes and candies at their US bedtime. But, many an argentine are known for putting their kids to sleep past 10 on schoolnights. School starts at 750am.
Above: Teo practicing TKD the day before school started. Below, eating lunch with his new friend, Emma, on his first day of school. She was holding his hand and making him very happy.
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