L had a good year in school. 4th grade meant he had 2 teachers to switch between. In 5th grad he will have 3. New friends in classes. L tends to befriend kids with challenges. He is kind and patient and glad to have a friend. I've been grateful to see him become someone who can be a friend.
L took a 2 inch pocket knife to school and had to spend 2 days at home because of that. The principal was kind and expressed that she felt he didn't mean to harm anyone but that they had to still have consequences. The typical suspension would have been 5 days.
L did some amazing art this year. I loved his balloon dog picture and sculpture as well as other projects he brought home.
Over the course of the year he got behind on the computer math assignments. It was up to 30 at the point that his teacher said he couldn't go to recess because of it. So we spent a week in the "doghouse" making him work on them every day. For the rest of the year we reminded him more and he kept up better.
L has grown so much. He keeps getting better at emotional regulation and is able to shine his light brighter and brighter. I'm so grateful that he continues to request story time and give me lots of hugs and kisses.
