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The school year is going OK so far for us.

We were not able to get DS7 (in 2nd grade)to take the third grade advanced math in the gifted program (starts in 3rd grade) because the district thinks that it won't work logistically and in-class differentiation and extended math program half an hour a week will help to provide challenge.

We have a very good and experienced teacher this year. All the parents that I talked to who knew her told me that it's great that my DS7 is having her this year (actually my DS9 was in her 2nd grade glass two years ago but I didn't notice that because DS9 had no issues with school). She actually gets my DS. She was the only teacher that ever said that my DS7 is a good kid, smart and have a sense of humor :-). She allows DS to work on Front Row and Beast Academy worksheets in class. She also gives him 3rd/4th grade math materials to challenge him. DS seems to enjoy doing it.

The school started the math extension program a few weeks ago. Did not hear DS talk about it much so it's probably not that eventful. However, to my surprise, just last week, the school communicated to us about a new program that runs an hour after school Monday-Thursday for six weeks. This is a free program and transportation is even provided after the program. Kids who qualify for this program will be learning from computer/ipad programs and teacher led reading and math activities. Today is the first day and DS was so excited this morning and said he can't wait to go to the program. Hopefully this is something he'll enjoy.

Socially DS seems have no problem making friends this year. He may talk too much or space out due to boredom but for the most part he's behaving in school.