Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Posted March 2, 2005 Jayne, Someone told me that when you are looking at staff for next year, describe the traits that would best suite your child's needs. I wouldn't hesitate to discuss the teacher's attitude, either. Anyway, our community has exploded growth wise and we know we aren't going to be here too long after Tim retires. Eight years ago, I could envision us living here forever- now I can't. Tim can retire in 3 years and 4 months - but Katey will have one more year of college, so he may have to suck it up for another year. We've been looking at South Carolina - my sister is already trying to get transferred there. I have really mixed feelings - South Carolina may be too slowed-paced for me and it's hard to start off fresh (but I'll have my sister nearby) in establishing roots. No one will know us or - but I know I can " get out there " pretty quickly. I found out last week that my son will head to Korea in July. Also, 's Matt will go back to Iraq in September (they will get married in May) and plans on living at home until he returns (yea - will not be alone until next spring!). Re: Repeat Kindergarten?? > > > > > Amy, > Thanks so much for the kind words, I appreciate them especially as this month is a tough one with my husband traveling alot. You are right that I should definately wait it out a bit and gather my thoughts - I have the same problem about spouting off sometimes just because I feel so strongly about something - which can sometimes come back to bite me! > I'll let you know how it pans out. > Thank you, > Jayne > > Amy S <amys1966@...> wrote: > Hi Jayne, > First of all I want to thank you and your family for the sacrifices you make for the rest of US! > Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! > > I dont really have any advice for you. What little you did say about this teacher, gets my blood pres. up a bit. > > And sometimes I think we go over the edge on the P.C. stuff. Problems should be addressed reguardless of race, gender, ect. Thats not the issue. > > Pray, and take your time. If i rush into conversations to quickly, I tend to say things I regret. I do better if I give myself a few days (or more if neccessary) to " mull it over " as 'they' say. > > My sister in law has raised 4 children in the US Air Force, and they have lived everywhere. Im sure they miss freinds they have made, but I'm telling you......her kids are soooo, well, balanced. You can tell they have learned so much by meeting all the people they have, and all the cultures. They have lived in England, Korea, and all over the USA. > > And she has a special needs child,...she is her youngest. There are advantages...Im sure you know that tho. Concentrate on that....I beleive there are alot of great people everywhere. Unfortunaly we only hear and talk about the bad ones sometimes! > > > Jayne Hickey <jacksonsmom99@...> wrote: > I have noticed this same thing happening with . He is the youngest in his DD classroom, it is first graders and kindergartners. The older kids have really taken under their wing, they love him. Yesterday a stuffed animal came home in 's backpack from one of the boys in the class - he just wanted to give it to . > It's hard for me because being a Military family we are not able to stay in the same district from start to finish. I am envious of those of you who have children that will grow up with the same children and then live in the community with most of those same children when they are adults. Those are the kids that will hire your children when they are looking for a job. Say " johnny " decided to get a job at the local grocery store and " joe " from johnny's school days is now the manager of that store. Joe will be far more inclined to hire ny if they grew up together because he's familiar with him and not afraid. > We just have to hurry up and finish this Air Force gig so we can get to Maine and settle down so can hope to find some support in that community. > I just found out today that there may be some shuffling for next year. Now I'm worried about my master plan for him to repeat Kindergarten next year. I want him to have the same sped teacher and same kindergarten teacher and same aides. I don't think that's too much to ask. Well, I heard this morning that the current sped teacher he has may only teach 1st grade next year. The other kindergarten sped teacher they have right now - is Awful with a capital A. I can't believe this woman is a sped teacher. She doesn't do diapers, drooling, etc.... She has fought tooth and nail to have children that require extra effort to be removed from her class! I want to say something to the principal to let him know that I don't approve of J being in her class. I know he wouldn't thrive because he's not wanted in there. That's half the battle, feeling secure in your learning environment. Any suggestions for how to have that conversation with the prinicpal and still be p.c. etc,... This > teacher is an african american woman and we live in Virginia. > Thanks, > Jayne > Loree5@... wrote: > I haven't gotten to regular school yet with Micah but I agree with . > Micah has been with the same kids for 2 years in pre-school and as they get > ready for kindy next year he will be left behind in another year of > pre-school. He would not be in the same kindy with them anyway as they will be in a > different district but I have seen that the children he has been with for two > years he has a special bond wiht. We also have him in a pre-school class that > is on his developmental age group (about a year younger), the funny thing > is, he socializes better with the kids he has been with for two years and are > older developmentally then him and also many of them are almost a year older > chronologically. His SEIT teacher is amazed. It all has toi do with the bond > they have made. They love him and watch out for him and are beginning to > understand his signs and gestures as well as his words. I don't think you casn > underestimate the power of the social bond and learning. It is powerful!! > > Loree > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Posted March 2, 2005 Jayne, Someone told me that when you are looking at staff for next year, describe the traits that would best suite your child's needs. I wouldn't hesitate to discuss the teacher's attitude, either. Anyway, our community has exploded growth wise and we know we aren't going to be here too long after Tim retires. Eight years ago, I could envision us living here forever- now I can't. Tim can retire in 3 years and 4 months - but Katey will have one more year of college, so he may have to suck it up for another year. We've been looking at South Carolina - my sister is already trying to get transferred there. I have really mixed feelings - South Carolina may be too slowed-paced for me and it's hard to start off fresh (but I'll have my sister nearby) in establishing roots. No one will know us or - but I know I can " get out there " pretty quickly. I found out last week that my son will head to Korea in July. Also, 's Matt will go back to Iraq in September (they will get married in May) and plans on living at home until he returns (yea - will not be alone until next spring!). Re: Repeat Kindergarten?? > > > > > Amy, > Thanks so much for the kind words, I appreciate them especially as this month is a tough one with my husband traveling alot. You are right that I should definately wait it out a bit and gather my thoughts - I have the same problem about spouting off sometimes just because I feel so strongly about something - which can sometimes come back to bite me! > I'll let you know how it pans out. > Thank you, > Jayne > > Amy S <amys1966@...> wrote: > Hi Jayne, > First of all I want to thank you and your family for the sacrifices you make for the rest of US! > Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! > > I dont really have any advice for you. What little you did say about this teacher, gets my blood pres. up a bit. > > And sometimes I think we go over the edge on the P.C. stuff. Problems should be addressed reguardless of race, gender, ect. Thats not the issue. > > Pray, and take your time. If i rush into conversations to quickly, I tend to say things I regret. I do better if I give myself a few days (or more if neccessary) to " mull it over " as 'they' say. > > My sister in law has raised 4 children in the US Air Force, and they have lived everywhere. Im sure they miss freinds they have made, but I'm telling you......her kids are soooo, well, balanced. You can tell they have learned so much by meeting all the people they have, and all the cultures. They have lived in England, Korea, and all over the USA. > > And she has a special needs child,...she is her youngest. There are advantages...Im sure you know that tho. Concentrate on that....I beleive there are alot of great people everywhere. Unfortunaly we only hear and talk about the bad ones sometimes! > > > Jayne Hickey <jacksonsmom99@...> wrote: > I have noticed this same thing happening with . He is the youngest in his DD classroom, it is first graders and kindergartners. The older kids have really taken under their wing, they love him. Yesterday a stuffed animal came home in 's backpack from one of the boys in the class - he just wanted to give it to . > It's hard for me because being a Military family we are not able to stay in the same district from start to finish. I am envious of those of you who have children that will grow up with the same children and then live in the community with most of those same children when they are adults. Those are the kids that will hire your children when they are looking for a job. Say " johnny " decided to get a job at the local grocery store and " joe " from johnny's school days is now the manager of that store. Joe will be far more inclined to hire ny if they grew up together because he's familiar with him and not afraid. > We just have to hurry up and finish this Air Force gig so we can get to Maine and settle down so can hope to find some support in that community. > I just found out today that there may be some shuffling for next year. Now I'm worried about my master plan for him to repeat Kindergarten next year. I want him to have the same sped teacher and same kindergarten teacher and same aides. I don't think that's too much to ask. Well, I heard this morning that the current sped teacher he has may only teach 1st grade next year. The other kindergarten sped teacher they have right now - is Awful with a capital A. I can't believe this woman is a sped teacher. She doesn't do diapers, drooling, etc.... She has fought tooth and nail to have children that require extra effort to be removed from her class! I want to say something to the principal to let him know that I don't approve of J being in her class. I know he wouldn't thrive because he's not wanted in there. That's half the battle, feeling secure in your learning environment. Any suggestions for how to have that conversation with the prinicpal and still be p.c. etc,... This > teacher is an african american woman and we live in Virginia. > Thanks, > Jayne > Loree5@... wrote: > I haven't gotten to regular school yet with Micah but I agree with . > Micah has been with the same kids for 2 years in pre-school and as they get > ready for kindy next year he will be left behind in another year of > pre-school. He would not be in the same kindy with them anyway as they will be in a > different district but I have seen that the children he has been with for two > years he has a special bond wiht. We also have him in a pre-school class that > is on his developmental age group (about a year younger), the funny thing > is, he socializes better with the kids he has been with for two years and are > older developmentally then him and also many of them are almost a year older > chronologically. His SEIT teacher is amazed. It all has toi do with the bond > they have made. They love him and watch out for him and are beginning to > understand his signs and gestures as well as his words. I don't think you casn > underestimate the power of the social bond and learning. It is powerful!! > > Loree > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2005 Report Posted March 9, 2005 I had to fight to keep Caty back in Kindergarten, but I've never regretted it. She's going to be in school until she is 21yrs. old., I'd rather she did Kinder. twice then some other grade. The year they wanted to send her on, they went around the table like a bunch of goofs and told me what all she COULDN'T do and THEN told me they were sending her on. My remark was: " What did you just hear at this table that made you think she needs to move on? " . They stuttered for awhile and could only tell my that Caty's friends would be going on with out her and when she reached puberty sooner than her classmates-she'd be confused.....Let me tell you-she made new friends (and kept the old ones) and she wasn't the first one to get to puberty anyway. She is still one of the smallest in her class size-wise. (she's a full 2years older than most of them). The extra year in Kindergarten, she learned the rest of the alphabet that she didn't learn the year before and 50 of the 100 sight words that the " regular " students learned. And those kids she went to Kindergarten first with, are now 8th graders and watch over her. Stepping down from the soapbox, Repeat Kindergarten?? We will soon be doing Isaac's IEP. He is 6 and in regular kindergarten with full-time aide. There are 11 students in his class. We know that he hasn't learned all of the material that the typical kids have learned, but he has made absolutely great strides in many areas. We are wondering if we should have him do kindergarten again, or have him move on. I can see advantages of sending him to 1st grade but don't want to cause him too much frustration. I can also see advantages of having him repeat kindergarten. What has worked for other kids out there?! Any advice, tips, suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks, Jill Mom to (20), Lydia (12) and Isaac (6, DS) Quote
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2005 Report Posted March 9, 2005 I had to fight to keep Caty back in Kindergarten, but I've never regretted it. She's going to be in school until she is 21yrs. old., I'd rather she did Kinder. twice then some other grade. The year they wanted to send her on, they went around the table like a bunch of goofs and told me what all she COULDN'T do and THEN told me they were sending her on. My remark was: " What did you just hear at this table that made you think she needs to move on? " . They stuttered for awhile and could only tell my that Caty's friends would be going on with out her and when she reached puberty sooner than her classmates-she'd be confused.....Let me tell you-she made new friends (and kept the old ones) and she wasn't the first one to get to puberty anyway. She is still one of the smallest in her class size-wise. (she's a full 2years older than most of them). The extra year in Kindergarten, she learned the rest of the alphabet that she didn't learn the year before and 50 of the 100 sight words that the " regular " students learned. And those kids she went to Kindergarten first with, are now 8th graders and watch over her. Stepping down from the soapbox, Repeat Kindergarten?? We will soon be doing Isaac's IEP. He is 6 and in regular kindergarten with full-time aide. There are 11 students in his class. We know that he hasn't learned all of the material that the typical kids have learned, but he has made absolutely great strides in many areas. We are wondering if we should have him do kindergarten again, or have him move on. I can see advantages of sending him to 1st grade but don't want to cause him too much frustration. I can also see advantages of having him repeat kindergarten. What has worked for other kids out there?! Any advice, tips, suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks, Jill Mom to (20), Lydia (12) and Isaac (6, DS) Quote
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