Kindergarten, Here I Come!

oh my

Today Ivan started kindergarten.  There have been times we weren't sure if this day would come.  He rode the bus to school with Alex and I followed in my car.  The psychologist had requested a meeting at the start of the day.  The staff wanted to know the details about how they can help with his recovery.   I called the surgeon and requested an activity release form to give to the school.  The form says, "no running, jumping, climbing, roller blading or bicycling for 3 months". 

It is going to be a long three months!

For now, the plan is to have an adult with him during the day.  He will also get to go see the nurse a time or two each day to take his helmet off for a few minutes (it gets very hot and itchy).  During PE time, Ivan will go to the computer lab or possibly the OT room to swing.  The district also has an adaptive PE teacher.  They have already called her to set up a schedule for Ivan.  Adaptive PE will allow him much needed movement activities in a safe and controlled environment. 

We are so thankful he is already familiar with his school.  So thankful the staff knows Ivan.  So thankful they want to be proactive in helping him recover.