Monday, June 1, 2009

The decision has been made

On where Nathan is going to go to Kindergarten. We had the transition Kindergarten meeting today at Nathan's school and he is going to go to the transition Kindergarten class at Sylvan Hills Elementary. The Special Education coordinator, a speech therapist, occupational therapist and physical therapist that are with the district were there. Nathan's current therapists and his current teacher were also there and we all decided that the transition class will be the best place for Nathan. I have been to the school and I did see the class but I was unclear on exactly how it worked. There are fewer students in the class and there are two teachers and a speech therapist in the class. They work with the kids on the level they are at. They did mention that for some things like circle time they would probably have Nathan go the regular Kindergarten class for these things. It will be smaller and he will have more one on one than the regular class. He will also get speech, occupational and physical therapy outside of class, they will come get him out of class. I do feel good about the decision and do feel that it is going to be the best thing for Nathan. They also said that it depends on how he does but the can transition him to the regular class any time during the year if he makes great progress. And we have already registered him at Sylvan Hills because that is where we are zoned for so he is all set to go. Mema told Rachel and she was a little bit crushed and almost cried when she found out Nathan was not going to go to Sherwood. But she does know we are doing what is best for him. So I feel like a load has been lifted off my shoulders and I feel a lot better about him starting Kindergarten. I do plan on joining the PTA and I am going to try to be as active as I can at the school.

We also did go to the Splash Zone yesterday after church and lunch and had a great time. So Summer in officially here for me.

1 comment:

GRADDYFAMILY said...

Thanks for always keeping me informed about everything. I am sure you are just glad to know what is happening and this decision sounds perfect for him. You all look great!