WOW Waht a big day!! I remember Kathleen's first day back. She was only 5 months post surgery and strokes. I can certainly say that it was much harder for me than it was for her. I did a lot of visiting in the classroom! I'm not sure of your daughter's exact physical state but Kathleen had several strokes. This is what caused most of my concerns and still does. The most important thing I had to be sure they understood was the level of exhaustion that could occure for Kathleen. For the first year(which was kindergarden) she never stayed the entire day. I also made sure they understood the importance of hydration and not to allow hyperventilation. I made sure she had a couple of water bottles and that they would put them in front of ehr not just aske her if she was thirsty ( she would most likely say no to that and never get a drink). I asked that I always be notidied of any injury no matter how slight it seemd to them. The reason for this is if a bruise appeared I would know there was a reason for it( as apposed to being from the asprin) also if she got home and favored anything like her arm or leg I would not jump to the conclusion that it was  TIA or stroke related. For Kathleen her days were not and still are not consistant as far as her work,memory, and stamina. I wanted to be sure they didn't blame anything on a "behavior problem" . I had all of this put in writting
( this was easy because she had an IEP anyway I jsut added it to my parent statement). If there are any concerns similar to these  that may affect her day I would be sure to put it all in writting and make several copies for the teacher,nurse, and anyone else who works with your daughter. I'm not sure about your daughter but Kathleen does not do well in the heat. In her IEP it is stated that she needs a room with air conditioning and if this is not available on any given day durring the warmer months I should be notidied. Her school is air conditioned but it doesn't always work and there were several days that she got to school and it was so hat she didn't make it more than an hour. These are just some things that come to mind that we have had to communicate to the people working with Kathleen. Some kids have no issues after the surgery but since ehr strokes wer so severe she still has some health issues. Good luck, and be sure to let us know how her first day is! Kathleen's first day was today also. and guess what ? I still worry! And miss her tremendously!!
Mary G.

Wow thank you moms. What great advice. You both mentioned things I was overlooking. I like the idea about being notified of any injury no matter how slight. Her school is air conditioned 2. Adriana's strokes were quite severe. She is the only one in the class that can not walk. Also with right sided weakness she looses her balance easily while sitting. Her first 2 days went great. She is only there 3 hours but she has not cried or had a tantrum yet. Picture day is tomorrow already. The school called us both days for a dumb question & I thought my husband was going 2 loose it. He was kidding & said they should only call of its an emergency. I want updates though as much as possible. Thanks again, Danielle

Yes I was surprised there has not been much talk on the board about school. I can't wait for conferences. Danielle

I just wanted to add that my daughter can not walk.  Before she had the stroke she was crawling and pulling to stand.  In April of this year we ordered a kay walker for her and it has done wonders with her mobility.  She also wears a SMO brace that helps her ankles from turning in. She still has some left side weakness from the stroke but the walker has brought a new insight to the world.  Someone made a comment about a IEP.  My daughter has a IEP and included is physical,occupational and speech therapy.