sending a PID'er to school

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Hi ,

Yes, I think it IS possible.In reading your post, I can see MANY ways

this school system is failing you. My daughter was so ill during

second grade, when she was diagnosed. She missed so much of the yr.

Last yr in April she started IVIG monthly, and this yr, she rarely

misses, except for appts, infusions, and sometimes after infusion

issues. She has done so much better this yr!! Ive been really pleased.

My daughter also has food allergies. I cannot believe the teacher

would give her food you instructed her not to!! Oh my!! I would be

hot!!! Actually, they have violated your daughters 504 plan--and they

cant do that. Have you ever done an IEP plan? these are legally

binding and violation of these can be cause to sue the school. They

are BOUND to keep your child safe in school. I do the same thing you

said--I send in allergy free food for her----and its never been not

given to her. I have even baked food for her for bake sales just so

she can buy it back:)

In her 504 plan, I have stated that in the event of an illness in the

school, say, strep throat, I WILL be notified and she will be kept home.

In the event that she has to miss a large amount of days---she will

have modified homework--she only has to do every other question, one

side of the page for makeup. She gets extra time for tests she missed.

Her report cards are only based on the homework she has turned in--she

cannot get incompletes for missing. I send in Purell for her desk--I

also did this for my 6 yr old. I cant see any reason why the school

would have an issue with that. I also requested when they switch

classes for reading, the desk in the other room be wiped done before

she sits at it, and her desked be wiped down again before she comes

back to homeroom.

I guess, were I in your shoes, I would take your drs instructions in

to the school and meet with the prinicpal. You dont need to be

hateful, only firm. Be willing to help as you can, but let them know

you know your daughters rights and you expect them to care for her

specific needs to keep her safe. Food allergies? no exception. do they

understand if she were to get ill from being given what she is

allergic to---what kinds of things could happen?

It is possible, I think, and I understand what you are saying

here---if this school refuses to work with you, are there any other

schooling options she has? for instance, my kids go to a tuition free

charter school with small classes, and its worked very well for us.

and heather? I just wanted you to know that your question about

thermometers did not go unnoticed--I read and wondered what responses

you would get--I had no advice for you, bc I am in the same boat--our

digital thermometer died this week---and Im looking for something

sturdy and easy to use---and curious about what others use.

hope the baby is feeling better,

valarie