Back to school report and Jackson’s big night
This seemed way too easy. No tears, no drama, just a very excited little boy on his first day of 
kindergarten.
Calvin was up at 7am, asking “Is the bus here?” After wolfing down a breakfast, allowing me to comb down the Alfalfa hair, and putting on the brand new black Chuck Taylors, he demanded we go outside to wait for the bus - 20 minutes early.
Once it pulled up, he posed for the obligatory picture (darn, he blinked!), climbed right aboard and didn’t look back.
A flawless departure.
So of course, I followed him to school. He told me I 
didn’t need too, but I needed to see with my own eyes that he got off the bus and figured out where to go. I watched him find his teacher, get his nametag, and line up with all the other wide-eyed 5-year-olds clinging to a rope and filing down the hall to the classroom.
I did make sure to get myself out the door before he and his backpack totally disappeared around the corner. I’m still amazed at this, but the flood of tears I was afraid of never came. I was relieved to see him so happy and confident, and apparently ready for this big step.
I hear not everyone’s first day went so well. We’re reporting on some back to school registration snags for IPS parents. I’ve heard a couple of school bus stories that made me cringe. I’d love to hear any of your stories from all over the area - good and bad!
JACKSON’S BIG NIGHT
Saturday night I had the pleasure of meeting a very special young man. 7-year-old Jackson DePoy is the 
namesake for the Jackson Center, a school that provides therapy for children with cerebral palsy. Jacskson’s parents, Spencer and Lara, started the center upon realizing that there wasn’t anything similar in Indiana.
I hosted their annual fundraiser, and heard from one family after another about how wonderful this program is. Jackson certainly hammed it up - dancing with his Grandpa to the music of Orquesta Bravo! This family has so much to be proud of, and I was glad to be able to lend a hand to such an important cause.
ONE MORE ELVIS
Here’s an item I forgot to mention in my Elvis collection entry from the other day. This sweet little guy wandered into our neighborhood 
recently and didn’t leave. He looks like he’s made of black velvet, of course, I had to name him after the King. This Elvis is a totally cool cat, and while we may never solve the mystery of where he came from, it looks like he’s ours for good now.
By the way, I found it really weird that just a few months after we had to put down one black cat, another one dropped out of nowhere and claimed us. Anyone else have anything like this happen?
THIS JUST IN…
Just got this photo of my niece, Anna, who is apparently after my job. 
I’ll bet she’s even cuter in hi-def.
Have a great day!
Trish
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My little boy Dean started kindergarten yesterday. He was very excited as we drove to school and walked into school. It was not until he had to stand in line to wait to go to his room and i was leaving that hiss lips began to quiver. Thats all it took for me, I told him bye and that I would be back at 3 to pick him up and practically ran out the front door of the school before I started crying in front of everyone in school. I managed to get to the car before the first tear fell.
Today was better, there were no tears shed. He said he was sad at lunch but no tears. Hopefully it continues to get better and better as each day goes by.
Good job, Elisha! I’m glad Dean got through the day okay. I’m on my way to pick up Calvin from day 2 right now (he’s in half-day KG) and I’m taking him out for lunch before I head into work. I hope you get all settled into the new routine in the coming weeks - thanks for writing in!
Trisha