It is REALLY hard to imagine that almost one year ago, we left to get Shen. He knew not a word of English, hated the moment he was put into Jack's arms, and was literally foreign to anything about American culture. And, here it is, he starts his first day of school.
There is great news to share. Because his is a special needs child, Shen was tested for special education. Not surprising to his very proud parents, Shen passed all five areas of special education testing. So, he does not require any true special education classes. He does, however, qualify for "at risk" education to get him started in a classroom. This means that, since he has only been in the U.S. for less that a year, the teachers want to slowly introduce him to the structure of classess, how learning will take place, as well as the socialization required to work with other students. In other words, it's ALL good!
I am attaching some pictures to show his first day. You can see him waving good-bye. He was so excited to get on the school bus and wear his 'Thomas the Train' backpack. We think it made him feel like his big brother, Connor, because when he got home from school, he laid his backpack right next to Connor's at the front door. You can see the school bus taking off and then him arriving back at our house. His bus driver, Roxanne (Joseph picks him up) is helping off the bus.
He truly loves school and seems to be a really happy little boy!! We are so proud of him.
Love,
Jack, Jodie, Connor and Shen
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