Second Grade Update

The verdict is in, and second grade is GREAT. She really likes her teacher a lot. There are kids in her class that she knows. One boy in particular has been in the same class with her for 3 years in a row now- she thinks that is funny. The best thing about second grade is that you get to choose to sit anywhere you want during lunch, she sits with her best friend Sara every day so far. They are given 15 minutes for lunch and then a 15 minute recess. Isn't that crazy?

Jessica's teacher called tonight to introduce herself and to check in and see if we have any questions or anything- very nice. There was an incident today at school and we talked about that too, Jessica had already told me about it. It seems when she was in the bathroom a third grader was rattling the door to her stall and laughing and saying, "I think I see a kindergartener". Jessica was pretty upset and immediately told her teacher when she returned to the class and cried. Jessica told me that she soon forgot about it and went on to have a good time. The teacher told me that she, the teacher, immediately contacted the Principal and the Principal intervened immediately with the culprit and then went to Jessica in gym class to let her know that they had spoken with that child. They tried to put a positive spin on it and had the girls shake hands and introduce themselves and Jessica says they are supposed to wave when they see each other in the hall. I think the schools try to be right on top of bullying of any kind. Since Jessica is satisfied with the outcome we aren't harping on it and these things happen. I am just glad that Jessica knows to tell the teacher rather than keep it inside and get all upset. This way they were able to respond immediately.