Today is walk or bike to school day. I was happy to see only about 20 cars in the school parking lot, and tons of bikes parked. They had to bring in extra bike racks. Actually any typical day, the racks are overflowing , so they were talking about getting more installed anyway.
I am lucky to be able to choose to bike with Ama to school everyday. I chose a close, alternative public school that starts at 9am! (instead of the typical 8am)
Yes, she goes to public school...and almost everyday I am reminded of how different a Eugene public school is. Her school is called the Family School. She is in a multi-age classroom. Aside from that, I imagine, most other things are like the other regular schools around here. On a typical day picking Ama up , I will observe...
red mohawks
pink dreadlocks
piercings
babies in slings
tag along bikes
mismatched clothes
twirly skirts
smiles
hugs
among other things.... and the parents are equally as interesting
Last night Ama told me all about a social disappointment she is going through. Apparently, a girl in her class started a love the earth club. She loved that club when they were doing a recycling project, but then the girl decided to change it to a "sassy" club. They learn how to be "sassy".
As Ama is telling me this, whenever she says "sassy" or other quotes from the club, she holds up her 2 fingers in the " quote position.
I listened for a long time about this whole drama. Finally she decided that maybe she will start a composting club.
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