She also let me know that the classroom aide in his main class is going to be Mr. N (Who was his 1:1 aide from 1st through the beginning of 4th, when he got laid off). Just knowing that, eased my anxiety substantially. His presence will be such a blessing, as it's a link with somebody who knows him and his needs. He also understood Honeybunches more than the teachers did much of the time.
It seems like the school is trying to do all they can to help his transition to middle school be a successful one. The adjustment counselor he'll have also sounds great. She's going to get him from class a few minutes early every day for lunch. Then they'll go through the lunch line to get his food before all the other children get there. The plan is for him to eat in her office with a very small group until he's more comfortable. On days when he gets out at the regular time, they are letting him out three minutes early before the halls get crowded.
For tomorrow, Princess plans on going with him a few minutes early so they'll be the first ones in line for breakfast. If the cafeteria gets too noisy for him, the adjustment counselor said they can go to her office as she will be there early. IDK how he'll be able to tolerate breakfast, but he wants to try it. They're NOT making him go to the first day assembly. From breakfast, the adjustment counselor will walk him to class where he'll stay with either the teacher or class aide. They'll present the information to him and one other student who likely won't go to the assembly either. I've been in touch with his teachers and the nurse. The nurse sounds very understanding. She suggested I leave a stash of Gatorade and waters in her office.
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