I hear what you are saying about Self Advocacy. DD is not a kid who wants to make waves. She told her Kindy teacher that she was bored (they were doing the sacred "letter people". DD was already reading well above grade level)and got into "insubordination" trouble. So we are working hard to undo all of that STILL!!
She might feel ok writing a letter. THat is something I will explore with her. I think this teacher does "get her" and we are thrilled to have that for the first time!!
As for the grade skip. If we were in a northern state, she would be in 4th grade anyway. She has one of those b-days that misses the cut off by weeks.
Who knew educating your children would be an education in itself!! Where I went to school, there was one school and that was where you "did your time".
Thank you again!!
