Uniforms

This is just one of her choices for her uniforms for Pre-K. The other includes polo shirts with her choice of whatever bottoms, just khaki or navy blue. What do I personally think about uniforms? I guess I am more indifferent. The school gave a couple of reasons why it has the Pre-K students wear uniforms. I agree with one - it does make it easier in the morning. In fact, I just bought one of those organizers that has the days of the week on it with slots for clothes and shoes. No more fighting about wearing the same skirt or the same dress over and over again. Or wanting to wear stuff that doesn't match. It's like nails on a chalkboard for me, and I know it shouldn't be.

The school says it also encourages self-expression by having the students express themselves creatively through art, music, and academic achievement rather than through clothes. My point? They are only four, although I can see where they are coming from. I do think some of the outfits Ashley would pick out for herself are pretty creative though. It also states it boosts school spirit and builds unity. It was neat seeing all the kids in her class in the same clothes and Ashley has been pretty excited about this whole uniform wearing thing.

I didn't cry yesterday with her going to Pre-K, but on the way to work this morning it hit me. She actually has less than a year before she goes to kindergarten if she goes to the school she is slated to go to. Since it's year round, she could start school (depending on what track she gets) in July. Now that is scary.
Her sister needed in on the action.