I’m sure we have a new name for such ventures. If I were to revise the nomenclature I would call them “Get to know, see what’s happening, on you r way” meetings.
We attended a session today where we met with five teachers in less than an hours time. On higher volume days, the meeting areas would have been fuller – I think we just hit the right time. We didn’t even have to wait to interview each teacher!
Most of the teachers were new to us. We shook hands, exchanged names and listened to thoughts from the teacher. Partially the design is to let us know what curricular matters will be addressed in the next while. Partially the design is to let us know how our teen is doing.
On the count of our teen – good news! He is doing well. He fits in well socially, is considerate of his teachers and gets good grades.
This is welcome news. I’ve had other PTI days that were not so good. Those kids have turned out well. But in the midst of the teen years, life is not always so easy.
And so, I turn to pray. For my children and step-children who are continuing through their lives. May God grant peace for the day and wisdom therein. May they have radical gratitude and marathon strength to complete their lives with a focus on God and his goodness.