Showing posts with label First Few Weeks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label First Few Weeks. Show all posts
Monday, September 5, 2011
Kelli's Classroom at SAS
I thought it might be interesting for everyone to see my classroom...especially my teacher friends. It is always neat to check out the facilities at different schools. As you can see in the movie our school is very well resourced and the rooms are large with lots of usable space.
Finding a Rhythm
Life is starting to feel a little bit like a routine. Here is a typical weekday in the life of the Buxtons.
6:30 Breakfast (Jenefe makes either eggs and toast or cereal)
7:00 Walk to school (Russ on a bike, Sophia on a scooter, and Kelli strolling Lucy)
7:15 Sophia is dropped off at her classroom
7:30 Lucy is dropped off at her classroom
11:00 Lucy is picked up from school by Jenefe (they go home, have lunch, do school-work, and play)
2:55 School is finished (Sophia comes to mummy's room, does homework, plays on computer, draws
and/or reads)
4:00 Russell, Kelli, and Sophia walk home
4:30 Go to the pool
5:30 Eat dinner (Jenefe makes a wide variety of tasty meals...she even made a lasagna for the 1st
time!)
6:30 Girls have a bath
7:00 Books and bedtime for the girls
Then at the weekend we at least spend one day exploring. This past weekend Russell took the girls to the Jurong East Swimming Complex, it is basically a waterpark that only costs $1.50 to get in!
We are also planning a bday party for Sophia...she'll be 6 this Sunday. She has invited many of the kids that arrived when we arrived as well as a few girls from her class.
6:30 Breakfast (Jenefe makes either eggs and toast or cereal)
7:00 Walk to school (Russ on a bike, Sophia on a scooter, and Kelli strolling Lucy)
7:15 Sophia is dropped off at her classroom
7:30 Lucy is dropped off at her classroom
11:00 Lucy is picked up from school by Jenefe (they go home, have lunch, do school-work, and play)
2:55 School is finished (Sophia comes to mummy's room, does homework, plays on computer, draws
and/or reads)
4:00 Russell, Kelli, and Sophia walk home
4:30 Go to the pool
5:30 Eat dinner (Jenefe makes a wide variety of tasty meals...she even made a lasagna for the 1st
time!)
6:30 Girls have a bath
7:00 Books and bedtime for the girls
Then at the weekend we at least spend one day exploring. This past weekend Russell took the girls to the Jurong East Swimming Complex, it is basically a waterpark that only costs $1.50 to get in!
We are also planning a bday party for Sophia...she'll be 6 this Sunday. She has invited many of the kids that arrived when we arrived as well as a few girls from her class.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Settling In
School has been in session with students for a week, the girls have been at school for a few days (we had a staggered start), we are getting use to having Jenefe live with us, the condo is unpacked so...we are feeling like we are at home (sort of).
As the beginning of any school year it has been very busy, hectic, and LOTS of hard work. It is so wonderful to have Jenefe's help as I can simply focus on the girls and work. Jenefe takes care of ALL housework, cooking, and preparing lunches for school. Sophia and Lucy had a great start to the year. The only tricky thing to remember for Sophia is her PE days (the school is on a 3 day rotating schedule for PE/Music/Art) when she has to wear her PE uniform. I love that the girls have uniforms as it makes life a little easier. They wear navy skirts with SAS logo and white polo shirts with SAS logo. (and as in pic to right PE is SAS t-shirt and cotton SAS PE shorts).
Russell and I are just trying to adapt to new curriculums, routines and schedules that coincide with starting a new job. For now that means doing a lot of work 'after-hours'.
I made a new animoto of our house and also included some pics of our journey to school...we absolutely LOVE that we can walk there in 10 minutes!
As the beginning of any school year it has been very busy, hectic, and LOTS of hard work. It is so wonderful to have Jenefe's help as I can simply focus on the girls and work. Jenefe takes care of ALL housework, cooking, and preparing lunches for school. Sophia and Lucy had a great start to the year. The only tricky thing to remember for Sophia is her PE days (the school is on a 3 day rotating schedule for PE/Music/Art) when she has to wear her PE uniform. I love that the girls have uniforms as it makes life a little easier. They wear navy skirts with SAS logo and white polo shirts with SAS logo. (and as in pic to right PE is SAS t-shirt and cotton SAS PE shorts).
Russell and I are just trying to adapt to new curriculums, routines and schedules that coincide with starting a new job. For now that means doing a lot of work 'after-hours'.
I made a new animoto of our house and also included some pics of our journey to school...we absolutely LOVE that we can walk there in 10 minutes!
Saturday, August 6, 2011
MOVING IN!
Our shipment arrived on Thursday and we officially checked out of the hotel Friday night! It is so exciting to have our own condo and all of our 'stuff' from the states. After living out of a suitcase for approx. 6 weeks it feels wonderful to have more belongings. The girls are sleeping on new bunk beds but with all of their familiar bedding and dearly loved stuffed animals.
We started back to school last week (just new hires), and we spent the majority of the time learning about SAS as well as setting up our new classrooms (which are HUGE!). So far the orientation process has gone smoothly and SAS has lived up to its excellent reputation...we have been thoroughly impressed with everyone we have met, the school's philosophy, and its policies.
No fun adventures to report this time, but we are starting to think about xmas break as we have been told to book now due to the speed at which flights fill up. There has just been LOTS of unpacking, cleaning, and tidying. Our helper starts on Monday, her name is Jenefe and we greatly look forward to the help around the house.
Hope you enjoy the new pics in the right-hand sidebar!
We started back to school last week (just new hires), and we spent the majority of the time learning about SAS as well as setting up our new classrooms (which are HUGE!). So far the orientation process has gone smoothly and SAS has lived up to its excellent reputation...we have been thoroughly impressed with everyone we have met, the school's philosophy, and its policies.
No fun adventures to report this time, but we are starting to think about xmas break as we have been told to book now due to the speed at which flights fill up. There has just been LOTS of unpacking, cleaning, and tidying. Our helper starts on Monday, her name is Jenefe and we greatly look forward to the help around the house.
Hope you enjoy the new pics in the right-hand sidebar!
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Week One
It is hard to believe we have been living in singapore for ten days! After the initial adjustment to the drastic time change and temp difference (very high humidity) we have been able to enjoy a few free days and explore the island. One afternoon was spent at he zoo and another day as spent relaxing on the beach at Sentosa Island. The island was amazing and to say it was only about 25 min from downtown Singapore and a $17 transportation fee for a fam of four (I added a link about the island under websites).
We are back to the drawing board with finding a helper as our paperwork took longer to process than we had originally thought. Lovelyn's current employer was releasing her Aug 1st but we couldn't employ her until the 4th. If Helper's don't have a new contract on or before their release date they have to be repatriated to their home country. So unfortunately Lovelyn will be going back to the Phillipines and we go back to the agency on Sunday.
School starts for new hires Monday so it's back to the grind for us 7:30-3:30.
Check out updated animoto with several new slides by copying and pasting the link below.
http://animoto.com/play/j4CIU660PGRQSDKv9CRIdQ
We are back to the drawing board with finding a helper as our paperwork took longer to process than we had originally thought. Lovelyn's current employer was releasing her Aug 1st but we couldn't employ her until the 4th. If Helper's don't have a new contract on or before their release date they have to be repatriated to their home country. So unfortunately Lovelyn will be going back to the Phillipines and we go back to the agency on Sunday.
School starts for new hires Monday so it's back to the grind for us 7:30-3:30.
Check out updated animoto with several new slides by copying and pasting the link below.
http://animoto.com/play/j4CIU660PGRQSDKv9CRIdQ
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Getting Settled
We have now been in Singapore for one week. Our flights went smoothly and the journey ended up being approx. 30 hours from door to door. We only had a close call when we arrived a bit late in Hong Kong. Thankfully our airline had a lady waiting for us to escort us directly to our gate. The Hong Kong airport was massive so her assistance was greatly needed. They also had health checkpoints where a woman had to take the girls' temperatures.
After a full week we have adjusted to the twelve hour time difference. Our realtor was fantastic and we have found a condo just ten minutes walking distance from school. We have also hired our live-in helper, named Lovelyn.
Click/copy link for brief slideshow of the first week.
http://animoto.com/play/dsKnn78DZbWBQLNwQpFFZg
Russell and Kelli
Sent from my iPhone
After a full week we have adjusted to the twelve hour time difference. Our realtor was fantastic and we have found a condo just ten minutes walking distance from school. We have also hired our live-in helper, named Lovelyn.
Click/copy link for brief slideshow of the first week.
http://animoto.com/play/dsKnn78DZbWBQLNwQpFFZg
Russell and Kelli
Sent from my iPhone
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Moving
The Buxton Family is moving to Singapore! We will be in Charlotte until July 18th. Please check back for pictures and updates regarding our new adventure.
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