Grinity, Yes, that was my first thought. Me to the principal, "If you had permitted acceleration, he wouldn't have the long recess he has now and wouldn't be enduring these little kids picking on him." But that was only in my head. It would be nice to somehow work into our meeting somehow though.

As for a buddy, there is one we have in mind for him. I've already talked to his mom, so I will follow up on that today also!

And I know consequences for the other kids are not my business or responsibility, but it still irks me. I didn't even think about negative attention making it worse.

See? I knew I'd get great suggestions here. I felt like I was floundering and everything was out of control. Now I feel like I can do something. Actually, multiple somethings!

thanks everyone!! Kate smile