My child's teacher definitely disappeared. Nothing was communicated to families, beyond the words: "New Teacher Beginning ... Now!"
It was tempting to ask for more information, but I'm slightly frightened by the principal. She tends to start her emails with three words: "Hello, Wonderful Family!" And these words send chills down my spine.
I have one speech therapist for my kid--one therapist who has become a kind of guru in all areas of life. She urges me to "peel off from the children," now and then, and she also knows when to invoke the law, if the public school is being silly. She surprised me, when talking about teachers; she said, "The departure of Ms. L is just crummy. A teacher should finish the year with the class. But I don't think this is an existential crisis for your child. He has a new friend. There is someone new, and she can play. That's the language I'd use."
Full disclosure: Josh really doesn't seem to be in mourning.
The adults in this house will meet "the new friend" on Thursday. As one songwriter says, "You never know what you might find when leaving *what's behind* ....behind....So just enjoy the view...."
Words to live by.
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