HJA: Yes, he does happen to have the same teachers as last year. Actually come to think of it, that makes it even more frustrating to me that they still haven't noticed that he's reading. He was starting to read quite well already toward the end of JK, and they still haven't noticed.
Yes, that would be frustrating. I was thinking maybe they were just getting to know him, but if they have already had a year then you'd think they would have picked up on the fact that he can read. Hmmmm... Perhaps this will require a follow-up meeting with them in which you can politely ask them what they plan to do to help him advance his skills. As much as I think the play-based curriculum is a decent introduction to school, I also think children should be encouraged to actually learn something while they are at school. Maybe you can ask the teachers if you can send in a book bin of interesting materials that you son can use throughout the school day (and that would be available to others as well)?
Good luck!
