Orc Skeleton versus Plot Ninja, continued...
Crap, it looks like Orc Skeleton is winning.
Basically we're having the issues with Kyle that we knew we'd eventually have. He and some other kids were messing around and were reminded of the rules but Kyle went nuts because he hates being disciplined. So he was extremely uncooperative and angry the rest of the day and punched a kid in the stomach on the bus (I know the mom well and she's not upset but she wanted to let me know what happened). I've already given the green light for the school guidance counselor to talk to Kyle and I plan to give him a call as well next week. I knew all day kindergarten was going to be rough on him and I'm really hoping that once he gets used to everything, he'll be okay. I *know* how to handle him when he's in those moods but he needs to learn how to handle himself because I can't expect everyone who comes in contact with him to tip toe around his feelings. And he can't expect that either.
Which reminds me, I need to follow up with Emily's teacher and make sure she's not crying and throwing "I can't do it" fits. I'm afraid she is prime for one today because we said no to her playing the violin and refused to sign the parent permission slip. Because Emily, the perfectionist, taking up one of the hardest instruments is all sorts of hell that I do not want to put anyone through. (Strings class is completely optional and we've already told her she can play any band instrument she wants in 4th grade. I have a bit of knowledge about both wind and brass instruments so I can help her at home but no clue about strings.)
I was really hoping to make it through the first week of school before I had to start doing all this...
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