By Nettie H.
Francis
School days, school days, good old golden rule days…” As summer turns to fall, the smell of new pencils and the anticipation of colorful classrooms and invigorating teachers turn our thoughts to school. Moving to Las Vegas seven years ago, the education of my children was foremost on my mind. I often read the local newspaper to familiarize myself with the city. Unfortunately, one of

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by Annette Lyon

I found my son staying up well past his bedtime, a book hidden under his covers. With a stern voice, I reminded him that it was a school night.

“Can I finish this chapter? Pleeeeease?” he begged.

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I turned a page in my life today. As I write this, it’s the first day of school. I sent three kids off to school this morning, leaving me with only two little ones at home for six hours. This year, I don’t have a kindergartener, tying me to three daily bus schedules. Nor do I have a newborn, tying me to nap schedules and nursing times in between three bus schedules.

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