The week before school starts, we go over for orientation.

Ella spots her name on the wall outside her classroom.

Ella meets her teacher, Marta.

Ella's unsure, but relaxes pretty quickly.

Marta has lots of toys and games out to show the parents.
(She is the most organized teacher at the school, we think.)

Ella likes it so far.

A big hug for Marta, then we head out.
Next week, it starts for real...

That night, Caas comes over and we have a nice Italian dinner.