@aculady & DeeDee - I am seriously starting to look into the Montessori. My stepmom said they are doing open house right now, so I am going to try to go to that. I am not sure how we'd manage transportation, but I realize I can't just poo poo the whole thing because I don't have that all worked out up front.
Maybe stepmom will do some of the driving?
Or maybe there is another different school that will be a better fit?
Extracurricular activities sound like a great way to make new friends - Karate yes, but piano isn't social, around here anyway, unless the piano teacher is willing to be a mentor/life coach as well as a teacher.
my .02
Grinity