Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 In a message dated 8/11/01 8:26:40 AM Central Daylight Time, gboughton@... writes: > THEIR curriculum. HI Gail Heehee I look at it this way, if it's NOT in the IEP then don't go near it with a 10 foot pole lolol even potty training in the schools gets to be an obsessive compulsive behavior with some teachers. I know of a kid who was taken to the potty every 30 mins for 15 mins a time, now guess how much academics he got in a days time????? (did this make sense lol) Some things need to be left with the parents, and plans for anything should be drawn up with the parents .......involved with planning decisions Kathy mom to Sara 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 b4alltoday@... writes: << bspyle@... writes: > My guess is that the school furnishes the crayons, paper, etc., Gail. Why > don't you ask them? >> ----------------------------------------- Granny may be right about this one! I didn't have to buy crayons, etc. this year because Evan's teacher said she had them left over from last year because she had purchased so much last year. She was given an anonymous monetary gift last year (to be used just for her class) that allowed her to purchase all kinds of stuff for her " D. D. " students. All we had to buy this year were diaper wipes, paper towels, construction paper, and pull-ups if needed. Oh and send something for them to lay on during nap time. The teacher also said she probably won't have to have the parents buy hardly anything for her supply lists for the next 5 years do the the large gift. Terry Mom to Evan, 5, DS and another baby boy due in Nov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 b4alltoday@... writes: << bspyle@... writes: > My guess is that the school furnishes the crayons, paper, etc., Gail. Why > don't you ask them? >> ----------------------------------------- Granny may be right about this one! I didn't have to buy crayons, etc. this year because Evan's teacher said she had them left over from last year because she had purchased so much last year. She was given an anonymous monetary gift last year (to be used just for her class) that allowed her to purchase all kinds of stuff for her " D. D. " students. All we had to buy this year were diaper wipes, paper towels, construction paper, and pull-ups if needed. Oh and send something for them to lay on during nap time. The teacher also said she probably won't have to have the parents buy hardly anything for her supply lists for the next 5 years do the the large gift. Terry Mom to Evan, 5, DS and another baby boy due in Nov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 <<send the tissue, bandage and chocolate back with a note saying " YOU may need this more than me " . hehehe Di, mom to Jake(18,nda) and 4 (DS) Pennsylvania>> Hi Di, This is the best I've heard yet! heheh I never thought of this! LOL thanks, Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 <<send the tissue, bandage and chocolate back with a note saying " YOU may need this more than me " . hehehe Di, mom to Jake(18,nda) and 4 (DS) Pennsylvania>> Hi Di, This is the best I've heard yet! heheh I never thought of this! LOL thanks, Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 send the tissue, bandage and chocolate back with a note saying " YOU may need this more than me " . hehehe Di, mom to Jake(18,nda) and 4 (DS) Pennsylvania school vent already! Hi group, I guess I have no friends to vent this to. I just can't think of any one that has a similar situation. I still have no meeting scheduled nor is there a director of services even hired yet! I get a big manilla envelope in the mail today with the return address of the school that they (the school district) moved the unit to. I do not want Ted to go to this school until NEXT year when he is actually in that grade that the school starts at. It is from the special education teacher and in it is a Kleenex, Band-Aid and a smushed and melted candy kiss. There is a little note that says what everything is for. puleeeze! It is called SURVIVING CHANGE! It says the Kleenex (which really should be called tissue as Kleenex is actually a brand name)okokok...is for frustrating days to wipe dry our tears. the band aid (again..sorry but it should be a bandage but anyway if for Remember this is a period of change we're all going through, and there are bound to be " ouches " along the way. Yea..sorry not on my kids time!!!The chocolate is for days when NOTHING BUT CHOCOLATE will help! Are they kidding me? Is it me or does any one else find this ridiculous? Then there are the forms... oh, fill one out for a blanket okay for any and all field trips and walks around the block. no way! Then there is the school supply list...1 can of powdered drink mix. I don't think so! Ted doesn't need that! 4 boxes of tissues, toothbrush and toothpaste, hair brush or comb, washcloth and hand towel. No paper or crayons or pencils or any thing that is for school. I am just going nuts. sorry, Gail Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 send the tissue, bandage and chocolate back with a note saying " YOU may need this more than me " . hehehe Di, mom to Jake(18,nda) and 4 (DS) Pennsylvania school vent already! Hi group, I guess I have no friends to vent this to. I just can't think of any one that has a similar situation. I still have no meeting scheduled nor is there a director of services even hired yet! I get a big manilla envelope in the mail today with the return address of the school that they (the school district) moved the unit to. I do not want Ted to go to this school until NEXT year when he is actually in that grade that the school starts at. It is from the special education teacher and in it is a Kleenex, Band-Aid and a smushed and melted candy kiss. There is a little note that says what everything is for. puleeeze! It is called SURVIVING CHANGE! It says the Kleenex (which really should be called tissue as Kleenex is actually a brand name)okokok...is for frustrating days to wipe dry our tears. the band aid (again..sorry but it should be a bandage but anyway if for Remember this is a period of change we're all going through, and there are bound to be " ouches " along the way. Yea..sorry not on my kids time!!!The chocolate is for days when NOTHING BUT CHOCOLATE will help! Are they kidding me? Is it me or does any one else find this ridiculous? Then there are the forms... oh, fill one out for a blanket okay for any and all field trips and walks around the block. no way! Then there is the school supply list...1 can of powdered drink mix. I don't think so! Ted doesn't need that! 4 boxes of tissues, toothbrush and toothpaste, hair brush or comb, washcloth and hand towel. No paper or crayons or pencils or any thing that is for school. I am just going nuts. sorry, Gail Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 << Yes, Granny education has changed that >> And thank goodness it HAS. For many of the sp needs population, there WAS no education, just " babysitting services " . Some of the more fortunate ones got some " life skills. " VERY FEW got academics from school. My expectations for the school is for them to meet the academic needs of my children. ALL my children. I will teach them what I need to teach them as a mother. I will make PBJ sandwiches, beds, and brush teeth with them. NOT the school. Gail, send the stuff back with a packet of happy face stickers. Tell them THAT is YOUR survival kit for them, happy faces for a successful year. This teacher IS insensitive and needs to be informed of that. Just like that school that had been giving out those horrid awards all those years and it was acceptable. Ask for a list of academic supplies that are grade/Ted appropriate to be sent to you. We are in a low income area, and parents ARE asked to provide a box of tissues a piece. I send on every month for Maverick and whenever my kids have colds I send one. We had to provide 2 dry erase markers and a sock for an eraser. None of the kids are expected to bring in juice drinks or tooth brushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 << Yes, Granny education has changed that >> And thank goodness it HAS. For many of the sp needs population, there WAS no education, just " babysitting services " . Some of the more fortunate ones got some " life skills. " VERY FEW got academics from school. My expectations for the school is for them to meet the academic needs of my children. ALL my children. I will teach them what I need to teach them as a mother. I will make PBJ sandwiches, beds, and brush teeth with them. NOT the school. Gail, send the stuff back with a packet of happy face stickers. Tell them THAT is YOUR survival kit for them, happy faces for a successful year. This teacher IS insensitive and needs to be informed of that. Just like that school that had been giving out those horrid awards all those years and it was acceptable. Ask for a list of academic supplies that are grade/Ted appropriate to be sent to you. We are in a low income area, and parents ARE asked to provide a box of tissues a piece. I send on every month for Maverick and whenever my kids have colds I send one. We had to provide 2 dry erase markers and a sock for an eraser. None of the kids are expected to bring in juice drinks or tooth brushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 <<My guess is that the school furnishes the crayons, paper, etc., Gail. Why don't you ask them? And I would be thrilled to know my kid was going to be brushing his teeth after lunch at school! granny>> Hi Granny, I usually love your practical and down to earth advice. My guess is that all the other kids get a supply list with typical school materials on it. I have parented 2 other children that went to school and this is how it was. Brushing after lunch just isn't anything that thrills me. Ted doesn't have a cavity in his head and when I take him to the dentist, he has little or no plaque. I'd be WAAAY more thrilled it they wouldn't call me 3 times a day with ridiculous things to say! I am rather fussy about our toothbrushes and just knowing them and their inadequacies I'd just rather not have Ted working on hygiene DAILY as part of the curriculum That is just so lame. They are just so lame and it make me furious that just because Ted has Down syndrome that he is subjected to what THEY want to do with him. I am his mother and I am only sending him to school for some social situations that I cannot provide and academics. If the majority of other kids at school are not doing this, why does Ted have to do it??? I don't want that for him. It may be fine for someone that wants that or needs that but I just don't! Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 <<My guess is that the school furnishes the crayons, paper, etc., Gail. Why don't you ask them? And I would be thrilled to know my kid was going to be brushing his teeth after lunch at school! granny>> Hi Granny, I usually love your practical and down to earth advice. My guess is that all the other kids get a supply list with typical school materials on it. I have parented 2 other children that went to school and this is how it was. Brushing after lunch just isn't anything that thrills me. Ted doesn't have a cavity in his head and when I take him to the dentist, he has little or no plaque. I'd be WAAAY more thrilled it they wouldn't call me 3 times a day with ridiculous things to say! I am rather fussy about our toothbrushes and just knowing them and their inadequacies I'd just rather not have Ted working on hygiene DAILY as part of the curriculum That is just so lame. They are just so lame and it make me furious that just because Ted has Down syndrome that he is subjected to what THEY want to do with him. I am his mother and I am only sending him to school for some social situations that I cannot provide and academics. If the majority of other kids at school are not doing this, why does Ted have to do it??? I don't want that for him. It may be fine for someone that wants that or needs that but I just don't! Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 THANK YOU! Gail <<Hi For the 18 years my kids have been in schools, we have always had to provide their school supplies, even math and spelling workbooks (12 bucks a piece). The text books are provided by the schools. Also if this was a wonderful world all would be brushing their teeth at school, but it doesn't happen and I would not do anything that would make Sara stand out as different. JMHO she rinses her mouth out after lunch like the other kids Kathy mom to Sara 9...........Im betting the brushing of teeth is not for the reasons we would like, but teaching this HOME skill>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 THANK YOU! Gail <<Hi For the 18 years my kids have been in schools, we have always had to provide their school supplies, even math and spelling workbooks (12 bucks a piece). The text books are provided by the schools. Also if this was a wonderful world all would be brushing their teeth at school, but it doesn't happen and I would not do anything that would make Sara stand out as different. JMHO she rinses her mouth out after lunch like the other kids Kathy mom to Sara 9...........Im betting the brushing of teeth is not for the reasons we would like, but teaching this HOME skill>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 My guess is that the school furnishes the crayons, paper, etc., Gail. Why don't you ask them? And I would be thrilled to know my kid was going to be brushing his teeth after lunch at school! granny --- " Setting a good example for your children takes all the fun out of middle age. " -- Feather http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html school vent already! > Hi group, > I guess I have no friends to vent this to. I just can't > think of any one that has a similar situation. I still > have no meeting scheduled nor is there a director of > services even hired yet! I get a big manilla envelope > in the mail today with the return address of the school > that they (the school district) moved the unit to. I do > not want Ted to go to this school until NEXT year > when he is actually in that grade that the school starts > at. It is from the special education teacher and in it is > a Kleenex, Band-Aid and a smushed and melted candy > kiss. There is a little note that says what everything > is for. puleeeze! It is called SURVIVING CHANGE! > It says the Kleenex (which really should be called tissue > as Kleenex is actually a brand name)okokok...is for > frustrating days to wipe dry our tears. the band aid > (again..sorry but it should be a bandage but anyway > if for Remember this is a period of change we're all going > through, and there are bound to be " ouches " along the > way. Yea..sorry not on my kids time!!!The chocolate > is for days when NOTHING BUT CHOCOLATE > will help! Are they kidding me? Is it me or does any > one else find this ridiculous? Then there are the forms... > oh, fill one out for a blanket okay for any and all field > trips and walks around the block. no way! Then there > is the school supply list...1 can of powdered drink mix. > I don't think so! Ted doesn't need that! 4 boxes of tissues, > toothbrush and toothpaste, hair brush or comb, washcloth > and hand towel. No paper or crayons or pencils or any thing > that is for school. I am just going nuts. sorry, > Gail > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 My guess is that the school furnishes the crayons, paper, etc., Gail. Why don't you ask them? And I would be thrilled to know my kid was going to be brushing his teeth after lunch at school! granny --- " Setting a good example for your children takes all the fun out of middle age. " -- Feather http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html school vent already! > Hi group, > I guess I have no friends to vent this to. I just can't > think of any one that has a similar situation. I still > have no meeting scheduled nor is there a director of > services even hired yet! I get a big manilla envelope > in the mail today with the return address of the school > that they (the school district) moved the unit to. I do > not want Ted to go to this school until NEXT year > when he is actually in that grade that the school starts > at. It is from the special education teacher and in it is > a Kleenex, Band-Aid and a smushed and melted candy > kiss. There is a little note that says what everything > is for. puleeeze! It is called SURVIVING CHANGE! > It says the Kleenex (which really should be called tissue > as Kleenex is actually a brand name)okokok...is for > frustrating days to wipe dry our tears. the band aid > (again..sorry but it should be a bandage but anyway > if for Remember this is a period of change we're all going > through, and there are bound to be " ouches " along the > way. Yea..sorry not on my kids time!!!The chocolate > is for days when NOTHING BUT CHOCOLATE > will help! Are they kidding me? Is it me or does any > one else find this ridiculous? Then there are the forms... > oh, fill one out for a blanket okay for any and all field > trips and walks around the block. no way! Then there > is the school supply list...1 can of powdered drink mix. > I don't think so! Ted doesn't need that! 4 boxes of tissues, > toothbrush and toothpaste, hair brush or comb, washcloth > and hand towel. No paper or crayons or pencils or any thing > that is for school. I am just going nuts. sorry, > Gail > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 <<We covered those " home " skills when I was in grade school. Has education changed that much. MHMR is sending a skills trainer to our home to help me teach and how to take care of their home unassisted. Should I cancel? granny>> Dear Granny, Are you being sarcastic? If you want those skills, why would you cancel? I DON'T WANT THAT FOR TED. I am perfectly capable and able to work on that on our time. I just don't need is shoved down my throat because that is THEIR curriculum. Just because it is valid for the other 5 or 6 children that are assigned to a MH setting and THEY feel Ted belongs in this setting..welll they will be needing the bandage that they sent me because I will put a hurt on them even if it is just MY LOUD VOICE hurting their ears!!!! Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 <<We covered those " home " skills when I was in grade school. Has education changed that much. MHMR is sending a skills trainer to our home to help me teach and how to take care of their home unassisted. Should I cancel? granny>> Dear Granny, Are you being sarcastic? If you want those skills, why would you cancel? I DON'T WANT THAT FOR TED. I am perfectly capable and able to work on that on our time. I just don't need is shoved down my throat because that is THEIR curriculum. Just because it is valid for the other 5 or 6 children that are assigned to a MH setting and THEY feel Ted belongs in this setting..welll they will be needing the bandage that they sent me because I will put a hurt on them even if it is just MY LOUD VOICE hurting their ears!!!! Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 We covered those " home " skills when I was in grade school. Has education changed that much. MHMR is sending a skills trainer to our home to help me teach and how to take care of their home unassisted. Should I cancel? granny --- " Setting a good example for your children takes all the fun out of middle age. " -- Feather http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html Re: school vent already! > In a message dated 8/11/01 7:09:32 AM Central Daylight Time, > bspyle@... writes: > > > My guess is that the school furnishes the crayons, paper, etc., Gail. Why > > don't you ask them? > > > > And I would be thrilled to know my kid was going to be brushing his teeth > > after lunch at school! > > > > granny > > Hi > > For the 18 years my kids have been in schools, we have always had to provide > their school supplies, even math and spelling workbooks (12 bucks a piece). > The text books are provided by the schools. > > Also if this was a wonderful world all would be brushing their teeth at > school, but it doesn't happen and I would not do anything that would make > Sara stand out as different. JMHO she rinses her mouth out after lunch like > the other kids > > Kathy mom to Sara 9...........Im betting the brushing of teeth is not for the > reasons we would like, but teaching this HOME skill > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 We covered those " home " skills when I was in grade school. Has education changed that much. MHMR is sending a skills trainer to our home to help me teach and how to take care of their home unassisted. Should I cancel? granny --- " Setting a good example for your children takes all the fun out of middle age. " -- Feather http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html Re: school vent already! > In a message dated 8/11/01 7:09:32 AM Central Daylight Time, > bspyle@... writes: > > > My guess is that the school furnishes the crayons, paper, etc., Gail. Why > > don't you ask them? > > > > And I would be thrilled to know my kid was going to be brushing his teeth > > after lunch at school! > > > > granny > > Hi > > For the 18 years my kids have been in schools, we have always had to provide > their school supplies, even math and spelling workbooks (12 bucks a piece). > The text books are provided by the schools. > > Also if this was a wonderful world all would be brushing their teeth at > school, but it doesn't happen and I would not do anything that would make > Sara stand out as different. JMHO she rinses her mouth out after lunch like > the other kids > > Kathy mom to Sara 9...........Im betting the brushing of teeth is not for the > reasons we would like, but teaching this HOME skill > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 I like your ideas, ! Here, here! Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 I like your ideas, ! Here, here! Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 In a message dated 8/11/01 8:26:28 AM Central Daylight Time, gboughton@... writes: > they sent me because I will put a hurt on them even if it is just MY LOUD > VOICE hurting their ears!!!! > Gail > I hope your loud mouth really does hurt their ears. Jessie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 In a message dated 8/11/01 8:26:28 AM Central Daylight Time, gboughton@... writes: > they sent me because I will put a hurt on them even if it is just MY LOUD > VOICE hurting their ears!!!! > Gail > I hope your loud mouth really does hurt their ears. Jessie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 In a message dated 8/11/01 8:27:08 AM Central Daylight Time, b4alltoday@... writes: > Yes, Granny education has changed that much lololol and as far as canceling > the home provider NO WAY .........can she come to my daughter's apt and > assist her > > Hey, maybe she could come and assist ME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 In a message dated 8/11/01 8:27:08 AM Central Daylight Time, b4alltoday@... writes: > Yes, Granny education has changed that much lololol and as far as canceling > the home provider NO WAY .........can she come to my daughter's apt and > assist her > > Hey, maybe she could come and assist ME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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