Post by Jodi on May 12, 2005 15:54:45 GMT -5
Today was Ryan's last day at Kinder full-inclusion. Well, actually he didn't even go in for the full day - he hasn't been in school since last Wed. We had a "going away" party. When Ryan walked in the room the kids went nuts! They started CHANTING his name...LOL...it was overwhelming!! The kids formed a "goodbye line" and each one said goodbye and hugged Ryan - too darn cute!!
After we left we went to his new school - we've talked about it but I thought it better to show Ryan. It was great because we were able to go to his new class and he got to meet his new teacher and aides.
Funny, I was submitting the registration papers, and the office clerk kept getting interrupted by the school nurse for a key. What a hoot - she walked over to the nurse, whispered something in her ear to which the nurse replied "oooooooh, yessssss - okay" while looking at me. Now, maybe I'm paranoid, but I think the whole district knows who I am right now LMAO!!!!
Anyway, I keep hearing wonderful things about the teacher BUT - all the comments are coming from the district and it's not like they're going to say... "uh... she's a bad teacher". She does seem pretty good and time will tell.
Ryan was in inclusion for preschool and kinder - so this is very new to me and comes on the heels of a pretty cruddy week. I'm guessing I'll be a nervous wreck by the am, ah but this too shall pass.
BTW - the district mentioned to me about celebrating "inclusion week" in September - I'm thinking that maybe we should change it to something that acknowledges all kids with special needs - not just the one's participating in inclusive settings. Again - if any of you are doing something like this, please feel free to share your ideas.
Steff and A. thanks again for your suggestions and resources. I'll check them out.
PS - Yeah - the BB is back!!!
After we left we went to his new school - we've talked about it but I thought it better to show Ryan. It was great because we were able to go to his new class and he got to meet his new teacher and aides.
Funny, I was submitting the registration papers, and the office clerk kept getting interrupted by the school nurse for a key. What a hoot - she walked over to the nurse, whispered something in her ear to which the nurse replied "oooooooh, yessssss - okay" while looking at me. Now, maybe I'm paranoid, but I think the whole district knows who I am right now LMAO!!!!
Anyway, I keep hearing wonderful things about the teacher BUT - all the comments are coming from the district and it's not like they're going to say... "uh... she's a bad teacher". She does seem pretty good and time will tell.
Ryan was in inclusion for preschool and kinder - so this is very new to me and comes on the heels of a pretty cruddy week. I'm guessing I'll be a nervous wreck by the am, ah but this too shall pass.
BTW - the district mentioned to me about celebrating "inclusion week" in September - I'm thinking that maybe we should change it to something that acknowledges all kids with special needs - not just the one's participating in inclusive settings. Again - if any of you are doing something like this, please feel free to share your ideas.
Steff and A. thanks again for your suggestions and resources. I'll check them out.
PS - Yeah - the BB is back!!!
You got me choked up reading about all the kids forming that line for him to bid their ado's. 