First Day of School all over Again

[far_gone]

Zoe's first day of school was supposed to be Wednesday. We didn't put her in because we were expecting a response from the French School by no later than Wednesday. Thus the school shopping from the last post. On Wednesday afternoon the french school officially rejected her. We were very disappointed, but since we're not french, it had always

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[kbear]

Coming from Québec, I wish I had done the same thing with my girls. Trying to place 2 in the same grade was hard enough and the limited contact I did have with the French school was frustrating, so I didn't pursue it agressively enough. Good for you for sticking with it.

[kbear]

I just read your LJ. I didn't realize you've only been here a few weeks. I've only been here since March and I love it. Hope you will too.

:-)

[far_gone]

are you in London? what did you wind up doing for school? how old are your kids?

I lived here 1996-2000, so I'm "back home"...
I do love London but the school thing has been such a hassle.

french school = frustrating
but hopefully worth it...

[far_gone]

oh by the way, if you are francopone, or even just quebecois I suspect you would have priority (over people like us!) at the lycee if you are still interested...

[edensgrief]

I really enjoy reading your posts in this community and I hope you keep posting. Your entries are all well written and extremely interesting. I remember the post you made awhile back hoping she would get in, and now she has!
Congratulations!!!

[far_gone]

thanks. I try not to cross-post too much, but when I do it's usually to this community...

[redjanet]

i have to comment and say that your little girl looks so adorable!

[far_gone]

thanks!

[emmabovary]

Bonne chance, Zoe!

So I guess you've banished the Freedom Fries from the table now, eh?

I'm so glad it has all worked out the way y'all wanted it to.

She looks SO adorable. She is you in brunette.

Thank you

[mtl]

for this nice posting!