Also, we continue to have challenges with the school system. We told the teacher at the beginning of the year that Andrew has difficulty with comprehension. We are very proud of how far he has come, and he can read really well; however, ask him what he has read and it's not all connecting. BUT--that's NORMAL for a kiddo who has ONLY been immersed in the english language for about 2.5 yrs! NOW, my beef is we told the teacher that first week when "we had a conference." She waits til the end of the year to tell us that "I think I'm going to have to get in touch with the ESL teacher. Andrew is just not getting it." What? You wait til school is halfway over with to consult the ESL teacher??? What? You are not utilizing ESL services when we specifically asked? What!!? We stepped back to see what they would do and it wasn't until the past month that Andrew has brought home a couple low grades.
These teachers...do they think we are just making excuses for our kids? NO! These are legit concerns! ARgh!
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My sweet friend! Really? This is exactly why I took the homeschool plunge after seven months of public school! (not to intimate that homeschool is for everyone.)
I knew from the moment we enrolled the kids that it would be a wild ride. The secretary asked me for the kids' "real birth cerfiticates." When I asked why, she responded, "well, we have to make sure they are really yours...You Know." WHAT?!? REALLY? Are we having this conversation? And that was after offering the adoption decree as a show of good faith.
I mean, I know I am white and they are brown, but come on! For me, the time that took the cake was when Esmeralda's teacher--upon realizing the situation--said in a hushed tone, "you know, there is another school a few miles away that might be better equipped in dealing with this sort of thing. Just think about it." Seriously?!!? Did you just say that to me? With my daughter standing right next to me!!!
Oh Wendi, did you know that our children are a "this sort of thing?" That wasn't disclosed in our adoption contract? What about yours?
Are you laughing yet? By the way--CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!! The adoption news is just awesome. I started crying when I caught up on your blog the other day. We are gearing up to put paperwork in for a baby stateside. Shhh, it's a secret for a little while longer. We've already been fingerprinted, and have our doctor checks today.
Super exciting. I think I am more excited for you guys right now though--it brings back so many fond memories of the Colombian process.
Okay, I guess this comment is way too long. Do you facebook?
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