Learning Thai

Abby! Claire goes by the name "Abby" at school (from her middle name, Abigail) because it's easier to pronounce for Thais). At home she's Claire Abby, Abby, or Claire

Today is the end of home schooling as we know it! Tomorrow, Claire starts back to Thai school. It's been a really good year of learning for us- we really liked the Sonlight curriculum we've been using and we've learned a lot! Claire is officially half way through her second grade year of school and will start there in Thai school. She will be a attending a large Thai Catholic school that is right in our neighborhood. We are thankful for a super short commute! She will study with all Thai kids but the program she is in will be in English (although she will have about three classes in Thai). We are hoping for her to make friendships, progress in Thai language and to continue in her English subjects. We may do some supplemental studying at home depending on the need. We're not really sure what to expect and have many questions, so please pray that we have a good relationship with teachers and administrators. Please pray for Claire too. Although she will be studying in English, she will still stand out and be very different at her school. Pray for friendliness and for peace. Pray that she will be easily accepted by her classmates and be able to fit into the new routine well.
Thanks for your prayers!
-Candice

P.S. For those wondering, Eliza will start back to school a week later at the Thai kindergarten (and Tom begins teaching English there again after the school holiday). She will be homeschooling two days a week- so we're not quite done!