The Friday before Kay returned to school, I had a meeting with her two main teachers and the other Pre-K teachers who will be working with her. It was a brief meeting where I shared important information about Kay and what her diabetes means for her at school.
I joked that if Kay isn’t her usual energetic self or if she isn’t running away when they try to bring her in from the playground, they should check her blood sugar because something might be off. I remain incredibly grateful for Kay’s school and the support they’ve provided since her very first day last year.
After the meeting, we attended the meet and greet the next day. Thankfully, Kay will have the same teachers, although they’ve switched classrooms, so we were invited to check out the new space. When we walked into the school, Kay was greeted by name by the principal and other staff members, some of whom I didn’t even know. It’s heartwarming to see how they’ve taken the time to get to know Kay and to see how excited they are to welcome her back after summer break.
I must admit, when Kay first started school, I was afraid that because she has Down syndrome, she might not be as welcomed or loved as she deserves. I worried I would have to advocate for her far more than I have. I’m so happy to have been proven wrong.