Update on 5K teacher and son...

Hello again,
Just wanted to let all of my wonderful advisors how much I appreciate your help. We had our grade level meeting last night and while there, had an opportunity to speak with the Principal. While she was not available for a real meeting as quickly as I would like, we did schedule an appt. for Friday.

Thankfully, she agreed that if our son was truly so uncomfortable in this teacher’s class, he could not really learn in that environment. She said she would not have a problem allowing him to change classes. It almost seemed too easy, so I am alittle hesitant to assume all will go smoothly. The Principal did say she would speak with the teacher before out meeting, so I know there will be some kind of fall out from that conversation as well.

The worst part for me was having to send the little guy back into that classroom today. We told him we would have the meeting about moving him, but he needed to be patient, and that she would be very careful with him until our meeting and his moving to the other class. Still, he was frightened and I remember that feeling so well. I have mixed feeling about it as you might sense. My husband, the voice of anilitical, logical, rational thought, says for me to be realistic and not expect that they are able to turn on a dime and deliver a meeting and change without preparation. Still trying to comfort and reassure a scared five year old is the work mostly left to dear old Mom while Dad is usually at work. I have to admit, it is very hard to concentrate on my chores as my mind continues to drift back to worrying and wondering how he is right now and what is going on there. One thing is for sure, maybe now when a parent asks her to give brief note of the negative events, she will probably do so. One would hope anyway. Thanks again everyone and have a great day!
Deb