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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]First grader had a terrible day, was supposed to ride the bus, and the bus wouldn’t let him on, so I picked up a kid who was in tears.  Said everything was really boring, the only fun thing was lunch, nobody sat next to him at lunch and he didn’t eat lunch fast enough to do recess. Couldn’t tell me anything that he learned or anything that he enjoyed.

I take it that’s not typical :-(

I’ve already become that mom and emailed the teacher.[/quote]

I’d give him a week or two to transition— it’s a big change from his K experience and it’s a longer day. I don’t think that’s typical for him to be so down the first day, so I’d reach out to the school counselor by the end of next week if things haven’t improved. [/quote]

I totally agree to make sure the counselor has their eyes so you can get him in a better place about school. No this is not typical, I’m so sorry he had such a bad day. The lunch thing is really throwing me. Even with outdoor lunch they have the kids in fifth grade sitting in a circle next to each other. indoor,  especially in first grade they typically have to sit all the same tables together. Have a teacher keep an eye on that tomorrow to see what the deal was. [/quote]

Can someone expand on the role of the counselor?  Is it like the guidance counselor I remember from the 1980s?  How do they help people like my kiddo? Would he have a session with them? Any info is appreciated.[/quote]

Nope , very different now than in our school day. They can have a session with your kid or refer to the school pychologist if needed. Most can go into the classroom and offer support on transition topics for the class so your kid doesn'tfeel singled out. I know some that allow students to come to their space for anxiety moments during the day before returning to the classroom. Each school is different though as some schools only have a counselor and school psychologist, where as others have the fomer two and school social workers. All are qualified to help your child if needed. They are really ramped up this year from what I heard due to anticipation of transition problems. [/quote]

All this and they even host group lunches, so again your kid won't feel singled out, but they can get to know other kids in a small setting. [/quote]

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