One Semester Down

2020 is finally nearing an end and we've reached the end of our first semester.  The girls have done a great job adjusting to new teachers, peers, and school rules.  We've been proud of their hard work.  Pip has greatly improved her handwriting, reading, and spelling.  This has led to her liking the game bananagrams which has gotten a lot of use as of late.  Nina has worked hard in all subjects, had a great sports day, took part in an after-school drama club that performed a one-act play, and she is currently working on another school play.  

We downed our pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving and then shifted pretty quickly to Christmas mode.  The girls appreciated all the activities at school and are looking forward to the holidays.  Kara is getting adjusted to her new job and is enjoying the camaraderie with her coworkers, all of whom are from different countries. Their secret santa party this week was quite fun. We went to a Christmas market with some friends and the girls always love hot chocolate, even if the weather was warm.  We also took part in a scavenger hunt and had a great day to wander a different part of Shanghai.