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    Hi everyone I am back for more advice and support. smile

    Today was the first day of school and I just dropped off the kiddos. *background* 7 year old ds grade skipped over the summer. He is now in 3rd grade instead of 2nd (he tested the middle of 4th grade). I am not sure if I am just having overprotective mom feelings or what.

    He did not get the teacher I requested in writing or that they said would be the best fit for him. Instead he was placed with a teacher that previously taught my daughter. She is not what I would call warm and fuzzy but I do know her so I didn't make a fuss. Kind of a devil I know instead of the devil I don't situation *not that she is a devil grin LOL* Last year we got a dud of a teacher because of the principal's highly recommended suggestion.

    When I dropped him off he didn't know anyone in his class. He went to 2nd grade the end of last year so he wouldn't feel so lost and have some peers. He didn't see any of them. He looked so little compared to his classmates. He also seemed unsure and he is never unsure of himself. frown Of course we have never accelerated a grade either. I walked out of there not sure if I was in mama bear mode or not.

    They didn't send any info on his GATE testing or placement. Usually they send a letter. I got the impression at our grade skip meeting last year that the GATE was in a perilous postion cause of budget cuts.

    So obviously I need to follow up on the GATE stuff but should I do anything else? What would you do in my situation?

    *Edited to add* Maybe he didn't get into GATE. I never thought of that.

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    My youngest ones went back to school today too (first and third grades) so I'll have a cup of virtual coffee with you. I think back to school is harder on the parents than the kids.
    Last year I was not happy about one of the teachers assigned, for weeks kept a close eye on everything he did. And you know what? He turned out to be a super teacher.
    As for the GATE assignment, why don't you send an email to the principal and ask for an update. At our school the gifted classes start a couple of weeks into the school year. I'm sure if he skipped a grade, he qualifies for GATE!

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    Yes I totally agree, I dread the first day back. My boys don't start until 9th Sept and I am already having nightmares! My DS7 is also skipping (2 grades) so I really feel for you and understand your anxiety - I know that on the first day he will be crying (although this will happen whether he is skipped or not). Try not to worry as problems can always be ironed out and I am sure that the first few days may be a bit wobbly.

    I would follow up on the GATE as there is no harm in asking smile

    Hopefully he will see some of the children he met towards the end of 2nd grade at recess. Thinking of you and hope that he has a great day (fingers crossed)!




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    It aint just you!

    I'm hoping that your DS7 has a great day!

    For what it's worth, I've heard that 'true self esteem' is built when we succed at project that we consider difficult. Perhaps his unsureness is a very good sign that when he oversomes this challenge, he will truly have built self esteem.

    I'm glad that you know this teacher, and that she isn't a dud.

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    We dont start until the 3rd. They have a couple of days then a 3 day weekend. DW is nervouse about the grade skip and peer issues. We don't know what teacher we will get, we don't know where they will place him for math, and we haven't even looked at GATE. Mostly because the principal is on board and willing to adjust as needed. She is picking the best teacher for him, we only know one of the 3rd grade teachers, and for math they have agreed to 4th grade, or even 5th if needed, or looking at using online math. DS& is happy about the skip and is looking forward to school. DW and I are the nervous ones.

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    My DS also 7 is also in 3rd and also skipped first and half of second grade. He starts tomorrow. He has a new teacher, too.

    DD1o grade skipped 5th and starts 6th tomorrow. Also all new experiences.

    I feel for you. Hoping tomorrow will be a better day.

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    You guys are the best. smile

    The principal just emailed me. She placed him with that teacher because that is the GATE cluster class. There won't be any pull out GATE program this year because of budget cuts I assume. The GATE coordinator is supposed to call me later to follow up.

    School gets out in a hour and half. I hope he and my dd had a great day. As well as all of your kiddos.

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    We definitely dreaded the first day as well :-( We have been in school two weeks now....this weekend DS6 started to get really sick (first time in like 10 months) and low and behold we are now the proud owners of the Swine Flu :-( So we have to have a 7 day quarantine period from school and will go back in a week....argghh - germs :-(

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    Sorry Belle. Hope your ds feels better soon.

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    OH no Belle - already? Well, at least you got it over early.

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