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I was worried, a little, after the parent teacher conference we had about Riley in November. Maybe even a lot sometimes. I don’t really expect my children to excel in school, I just want them to be happy. My greatest hope is that they enjoy the experience of school, and that they make friends. I fretted about his teacher’s observation that he was having some social challenges. We talked and talked about it — despite his visible discomfort — but I wasn’t sure if things had improved.
This week he came home with his first report card. It said he’s making solid progress in reading, and tests right at grade level. His reading comprehension is excellent, he shows strong math skills, and thrillingly, he loves writing.
But here’s the part that brought tears to my eyes:
Riley has many friends at school. In the fall he did not have the skills he needed to talk to other children, which resulted in some “tattling” and hurt feelings. I am happy to report that he is able to calm himself, see those things from the other person’s perspective, and work with other children to resolve their differences.
Riley’s work habits make him a model student. The other children follow his quiet lead. He is a sensitive and caring boy who really enjoys school.
What is there to say, except that I am so proud of him. And so, so happy to hear things are going well.
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Hooray! I can only imagine how absolutely huge your heart felt when you read this!! So awesome.
Wow! That is a keeper. Congrats to all of you!
What an insightful and honest remark from his teacher. I find I have to pull that info out of some of my kids’ teachers. This one’s a keeper. Stay with her, she sounds wonderful.
That would make any Mother beam! What amazing feedback to get :) Give that little dude a big hug and a high five!
Can you say scrapbook?
“The other children follow his quiet lead.”
The whole report card and teacher’s comment is amazing but the above sentence had me yelling “YEAH!”
Congratulations, Riley and mom.
What a fantastic report!
Woo! How terrific! That is so great.
Way to go, Riley! Yay!
Shoot- I am not even a parent and this made me cry like a baby. Go Riley!
Ice cream for dinner!
Way to go Riley!
Go Riley! Wow, that teacher has a nice turn of phrase.
That’s fantastic news! Ya know what kind of feedback my first grader gets on his report card? Just a collection of 3’s and 4’s and S for “satisfactory” or E for “excellent”. It’s wonderful that your teacher takes the time to write such thoughtful comments.
I’m proud for you! What an awesome review!! Way to go, Riley!
What wonderful words to hear about your boy. Our oldest (5) is having trouble in preschool right now. He’s not quiet like yours, far from it in fact. We meet with his teachers on Monday in hopes to find a plan to make things better for him. I was so happy to read this, it gives me hope!
As mom of a boy who sounds a lot like Riley, I am excited for you and would love to know what those conersations with him consisted of. :)
Aww, hooray! What wonderful news.
How wonderful!~ What great news to rest your mind.
I’m so happy for all of you!
Aw, I got teary. That’s the best thing to hear. xo
That is definitely a kid to be proud of!
Why does my chest feel puffed up proud about a boy I don’t know?? :) Such an awesome, awesome thing! So happy for your mama heart to and even more happy for him!
Oh, yay Riley!! He must have worked so hard on his social stuff. What a great kid! You deserve every bit of pride that you feel for him, Linda.
Hope he doesn’t have any imaginary hand grenades.
That’s so great, Linda! Isn’t it amazing what just a few months can do for a kid’s development?
this is AWESOME. way to go riley, and way to go mom and dad!! :)
wow, what a lovely comment. keep in mind that they are still growing and learning and you’ll see improvement as they do so. The news in the fall is generally followed with improvement — he’s a gem :)
*weep*
Yay! I’ve always been amazed at the things you post about Riley, he sounds so, so much like my own son, right down to the worries and concerns you’ve shared. I can say, it really does turn out O.K. Mine is a freshman and for the 10th year now we’ve heard exactly what you’ve posted: quiet leadership, great work habits, lots of friends. Other worries will come and go, but you’ve got a great kid there. :) Good work mama!
I have saud before our sons are a lot a like. But I had the exact conference in Nov. and it really hit me. As a teacher I had been there before, but on the other side of the table. We have hit our stride too and I celebrate it like it’s an Olympic medal.
*said, alike* =tired mama
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