Emily's first school day (by Manford)

Emily had her first day of school prior to a two week break starting next week. She heard a lot of stories, and made some new friends, but did not "learn very much." The staff was very friendly - and the children a little shy at first with me but then ok. We got Joseph registered for high school (about 1300 to 1500 students - a big change from a total of less than 300 at Topeka Collegiate). We met with the dean (whoalso teaches science) a friendly man seemingly well liked by the students. I missed much of the details, as had to walk about a block to pick up Emily - I do know he will get uniforms and texts tomorrow - a little overwhelming. Carrie and visited her school - staff warmly welcoming and she starts teaching the second week in July - more on that later. She has a "flash" (cool, neat) flat screen monitor for her office computer. In her mail were two New Yorkers - so that change of address worked. We got two cell phones (one for me, one for Joseph) and Carrie's should arrive by post tomorrow. Calling cards are by far the cheapest way to call the states - about 2 cents/minute, so who knows some early morning when you are sound asleep and I screw up on the time difference between here and there you may hear my dulcet tones if you answer the phone, but probably not. Haere ra (maori for goodbye) for nowl