School Update!

Just wanted to let you know the update on the school situation.  Jack and I had a meeting with the school administration on Thursday.  It was quite the education for both of us.  The ladies we met with were so kind and tried to be very accommodating for our family.  Such an answer to prayer!!

During the meeting, we found out that Jack would be placed in the Welcome Program at the high-school.  The government of Quebec has put a lot of resources into creating a program where non-French speaking kids can work at their French as well as their high-school credits.  Our guide took us to the classroom and introduced Jack to his classmates and teacher.  There are only about 15 kids in the class and most of them come from non-French and non-English speaking countries.  They are immersed in French from day one, but school itself is at a slower pace. There was a girl from Iran (who only spoke Persian) starting in the Welcome Program that day.  I can't imagine what it must be like to move to Canada and be plopped into school with a totally foreign culture, language, and alphabet.  At least Jack knows his ABC's and numbers!

The school requires that the students wear uniforms for their shirts/tops, so the school sold us two shirts to get Jack started.  We need to order a couple more since he's in gym class and going to school five days a week.  That said, he started school the next day!  Friday morning, we dropped him off at the door.  I will admit that he was on my heart and my mind ALL DAY.  I had no idea how this would go.  

After he got home from school, he told us all about his day.  With a big smile on his face.  It went way better than we expected.  The kids were kind.  His teacher was lovely.  He started the day with gym class. And he even understood some of what was being said in French.   This was such a gift from the Lord and we are so grateful for your prayers for our boys.

As for Teddy, the school administration is still working on getting him into the primary school.  He will also be placed in the Welcome Program.  He might be able to attend by the end of this week, but we'll see if that actually comes to fruition.  Due to COVID and all the required forms/paperwork, the process is not quick. But Teddy is totally okay with that.

I will let you know how it goes.

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  1. HOWAFebruary 1, 2021 at 8:03 AM

    Glad it went so good right from the start
    Love you guys and are praying for you
    may the Lord bless you

    Howard & Dorothy

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