The week in review

We have had better weeks. I will try to find the good in all of this, although it will be difficult. This week has been the worst since school began. I had lunch with S twice this week, and I was able to see quite a lot of the class in action, both at lunch and at recess afterwords. When they told me last year that it was a lively group that would be in kindergarten this year, they weren't kidding. Unfortunately, there are many behavior problems in the class. It appears from what I was told, that notifying the parents has little effect. Oh no, that is not good. S had her feelings hurt this week, or at least it came out this week. They made fun of her writing or artwork, and she said it was everyone. It was started by one girl, and I don't know if many joined in or she just felt like they did. I felt so sad for her, she was so devastated. I think everyday has her on sensory overload. I'm not sure what to do at this point. The teacher was notified and took quick action. I hope they handle it well. When the entire class is reprimanded, I'm sure S feels like they are talking to her. It hurts her to see others yelled at, she is afraid at what might come next. They seem to use some harsh words, they certainly don't sugar coat things. I honestly like this approach because the soft approach never reaches the kids it is supposed to. We've had two horrible firday's in a row, I'm going to make sure we have an early bedtime tonight, especially since she was up at 4:30 this morning!!!! That NEVER happens. I get the feeling that she wanted to get up early because she wanted to just get the day over with early. I will try to talk a little more today, hopefully she will tell me more.