My First Grader!

It is time for school to begin again.  So off we go!

Family shot

Another shot of the family (notice even Jedi is looking!)

Heading out the door

In front of the house

Walking to class with Dad and Aurora

Outside the classroom

Sitting at the desk

Getting crayons ready for morning work

Home after school

Walking home from school with Aurora

James and I were a little bit nervous because the orientation threw us off.  When we went to orientation, they had an excess in enrollment, so had just hired a teacher the previous day at noon.  Good for them that they could do that before school started, but not so comfortable for us as parents of a child who needs a more experienced teacher.  She was very nice and very willing to work with us and Logan, but it just didn't seem to be what we felt we needed.  I, of course, know everyone has to start somewhere, but I also think the first year of teaching is a very difficult one without adding on the additional paperwork and resources needed to meet Logan's needs.  We spoke with the principal, the ESE coordinator, and another teacher (who is our secret weapon) with a VI (visual impairment instructor) background.  He was switched back to the teacher we had originally thought he would be with at 9 o'clock Friday night.  We wanted to bring Logan in to school today, instead of riding the bus, to talk with her briefly about his needs, see the classroom, and get more of a look at the school (they have been doing remodeling, so we have still not yet had a real tour of the place).  I think both James and I felt a lot more comfortable about being at a new school as we learned that the principal has an ESE background and so far, what everyone says about her is true, she is wonderful and takes the child's needs to heart.  We are looking forward to the school year and working with a great group of people who will be working with our angel.