Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Another PT Conference
Tonight we had another PT Conference for Carlie. Good news ~ Carlie is ready to move onto 1st Grade! She is "extremely gifted" for her age, and is like a "giant sponge" with whatever is taught to her. On the other hand....cliques have started at CLS. Yes, you read right. Cliques...in...Kindergarten. Jeff, nor I, was ready for this. It seems as if Carlie and two other girls have created a clique of which several other girls continually want to "join" - which resulted in a bit of a confrontation today in the lunch room. Yes, again, you read right...confrontation...Kindergarten...today. It seems as if one little girl wants more of Carlie's time and attention, and Carlie doesn't want to give this little girl attention, but instead wants to remain with her two "clique" friends. Following me, here? So our little Jesus hearted Carlie is one of the problem clique-ish girls here. I am not going to lie here, I cried about this. Tears. I wasn't ready for this yet. We had a long talk with Carlie tonight, prayed with her and will continue to work with her on this issue of expanding her group of friends. My heart is a little sad tonight that it's starting. Her teacher also advised us that this "group" (i.e. Kindergarten class) is a group of very strong willed children, and she sees lots of struggles with this class in the years to come. Oh joy, thanks teacher. *sigh*
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Oh Carlie, being a girl can be so hard, and I can't even imagine how hard being a parent of girl can be. I have to admit I breathed a little sigh of releif when I read Carlie wasn't the one being left out of the clique. I guess being in it isn't really good either though. I know Carlie has Jesus in her heart and wouldn't leave anybody out on purpose. I can't believe this is happening in Kindergarten; reading this is taking me back to 6th grade.
Girls are so hard on each other! Emily is right...Carlie definitely has Jesus in her heart and always means well. I know by your great parenting and praying together she will begin to understand what is happening. It is hard for a 6 year old to wrap their mind around the whole friendship thing! Ugh...I can't say I am looking forward to those years with Stella. I see it everyday in my classroom...I hate seeing kids get their feelings hurt!
I agree with Emily, I can't imagine Carlie leaving anyone out on purpose either! Now, she might tell you what to do and when to do it...but I don't think she would let anyone get away. LOL I can't believe that is starting already...I pray that maybe it's not as bad for boys!
Can't wait to see everyone one tomorrow!!
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