tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693854010019961544.post895681044138453842..comments2023-10-24T04:29:55.473-04:00Comments on Melinda 2 Mindy: NO party for YOUUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693854010019961544.post-59535846327132689002009-02-21T10:37:00.000-05:002009-02-21T10:37:00.000-05:00Poor Saint Valentine is turning over in his grave....Poor Saint Valentine is turning over in his grave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693854010019961544.post-52095358153877591652009-02-18T18:15:00.000-05:002009-02-18T18:15:00.000-05:00Guess I shouldn't buy my nephews candy cigarettes ...Guess I shouldn't buy my nephews candy cigarettes any more!<BR/><BR/>And that First Communion picture had me cracking up!Rebecca Binno Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977466121010175735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693854010019961544.post-10538497302845145292009-02-18T08:51:00.000-05:002009-02-18T08:51:00.000-05:00But I tried to cover it up by saying "what if that...But I tried to cover it up by saying "what if that was a gift for YOU and he just ruined it by telling you?!" and then I played the HIPPA card!~Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650697884368942897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693854010019961544.post-47962310031738185262009-02-18T08:49:00.000-05:002009-02-18T08:49:00.000-05:00I'm sure it was some scrapbooking item that I was ...I'm sure it was some scrapbooking item that I was trying to hide!!~Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650697884368942897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693854010019961544.post-82322388948022612032009-02-18T08:46:00.000-05:002009-02-18T08:46:00.000-05:00Thank you for the insightful comments. It is so h...Thank you for the insightful comments. It is so helpful to learn other perspectives in these situations.<BR/><BR/>I didn't mention it in the post but I did run into the Principal in the hallway after the Christmas party. I told her my opinion of the student teacher, and she acted interested and thanked me for the information. I think I'll follow up with the Valentines story now too.<BR/><BR/>As for "Audrey," I think that she is probably a good teacher, but for some reason her actions lately have been questionable, such as:<BR/><BR/>-Not responding to my email, either before or after the party.<BR/><BR/>-Acting on the Student Teacher's assessment of the kid's behavior.<BR/><BR/>-Cowing to the minions resulting in a divisiveness that is unnecessary.<BR/><BR/>-Not having enough ice cream for the party even though 1/3 of the class had been eliminated from the total. Wasn't she paying attention to the everday math estimation module?<BR/><BR/>-The HIPPA violation as pointed out by Amy. Good point! (That doesn't happen to apply to parents blogging about teachers, does it?)<BR/><BR/>Maybe she's out of sorts due to pain medication or something. (Benefit of the doubt)<BR/><BR/>PS to Amy: now we all need to know what was in the QVC box.Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07503836646472956895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693854010019961544.post-14826486838854203662009-02-18T08:06:00.000-05:002009-02-18T08:06:00.000-05:00PS: I should clarify...Tina is not a personal frie...PS: I should clarify...Tina is not a personal friend of Audrey we all just went to the same school. She was a year or 2 ahead of us. :)~Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650697884368942897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693854010019961544.post-3211932690377941222009-02-17T20:07:00.000-05:002009-02-17T20:07:00.000-05:00One time, a few years ago, Carson said to Heather'...One time, a few years ago, Carson said to Heather's Mom "Liam was a bad boy" after he witnessed something that Liam had done wrong. What Heather's Mom said to Carson has stuck with me ever since. She said "Liam is not a bad BOY he just made a bad CHOICE" It has influenced how I think about bad behavior ever since.<BR/><BR/>I really think the teacher calling out Jeffery's "problems" in front of a bunch of other mother's is totally out of line. Being in the medical field I am programmed to think EVERYTHING is a HIPPA violation (I once got really mad @ Joel's co-worker for telling Joel that he delivered a package for me from QVC..it was addressed to ME...he can't tell Joel about something that was addressed to ME, can he? Ummm ever heard of HIPPA?!) <BR/><BR/>Anyway...my point is...the teacher should had recognized that what ever was going on with Jeff needed to be talked about in private...not blinsiding you in front of a bunch of other mothers.<BR/><BR/>I hope Tina pipes in...she is a 5th grade teacher...and for the record knows Audrey...we all went to Clarkston...~Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650697884368942897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693854010019961544.post-11444680531792610182009-02-17T17:17:00.000-05:002009-02-17T17:17:00.000-05:00Mindy,I say take your story to the principal. If ...Mindy,<BR/>I say take your story to the principal. If that person doesn't respond I would make an appointment with the school superintendent. Schools are highly political entities and don't want bad exposure. They need to know you are going to cause them pain.<BR/>Mary BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693854010019961544.post-74247854466702937412009-02-17T08:47:00.000-05:002009-02-17T08:47:00.000-05:00I think Jeffrey was in the wrong place at the wron...I think Jeffrey was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Your sweet angel is still there! I know, I have one just like him...and he either has the world fooled and he's laughing on the inside, or he's just what we all think he is...the sweet little boy.<BR/>I would have a little chat time with the principal...after that meeting, the teacher will either be against Jeff, which she already is, or hold him in high esteem... like they should. <BR/><BR/>In all seriousness, you need your comments on record, otherwise they will pass that student teacher and she will become a horrible teacher that others will suffer. If she can't handle 5th grades, just think what would happen if she had kindergartners. They have the ability to write a "bad" report on her so she doesn't finish her degree. You can also request that a "behavioral" therapist sit in to observe the kids, where he is actually observing the student teacher...since the teacher is never there.LYNNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02105226833994790593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693854010019961544.post-57927035965971555162009-02-16T21:39:00.000-05:002009-02-16T21:39:00.000-05:00Hopefully, what comes out of this are all the "bad...Hopefully, what comes out of this are all the "bad" kids distinguishing between unacceptable, horsing around behavior in school as being "bad" and not themselves. No doubt left alone and advised to study or complete something at their desks quietly. 10 year olds shouldn't be expected to behave 100% of the time at home alone with a bunch of friends ready to clown around so why should the school have teachers leaving them alone? <BR/>You need to calm down about this. Possibly send Larry to the school to discuss it with the principal?<BR/>I'll buy you sweatshirts to wear to school meetings with the lettering "I KICK TEACHER ASS".<BR/>Aunt ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693854010019961544.post-7697430600584350802009-02-16T21:23:00.000-05:002009-02-16T21:23:00.000-05:00Wow! Can I totally relate with you on this type of...Wow! Can I totally relate with you on this type of teacher or what! Help! They are multiplying by the millions! Students everywhere are doomed. <BR/><BR/>Seriously though, can I say the words totally ridiculous? For throwing erasers? I can think of other ways, less dramatic, to correct eraser throwing. I have experienced incidents where I feel like some teachers create their own drama so they don't have to deal with certain classroom responsibilities (a.k.a. kids)<BR/><BR/>I had it out with my son's teacher when he was in 7th grade. She was going to give him 2 days detention because he "tossed" (her words) a pencil to a classmate who asked to borrow it. Her explanation for this? "It could have poked another kids eye out!" I was like, okay, but you didn't say he threw it like a dart. She then told me that wasn't the point. I was like, okay, well its a good thing I made it through school with both eyes in tact because I recall many of things (pencils, gum, spit wads, etc.) flying by me when I was in school. Obviously, I ended up going to the principal and things ended up working out to where "the charges" were dropped and my son didn't end up doing detention. (My mother still says I should have been a lawyer). But its all about classroom management skills. Some teachers have it, some don't. <BR/><BR/>Oh, and the "mommy minions"? All I can say is that they are such a sad bunch. I certainly applaud them for being involved with their kids as I also volunteered many days while my boys were growing up. But come on...my oldest is going to be 22 and it disturbs me that the high school click behavior is still going on with adults in this world. It makes me think of John Lennon's song "Imagine". <BR/><BR/>I once cooked instant mashed potatoes over the stove with someone's grandma for the kids classroom Thanksgiving feast. She had never volunteered before and I could tell she was a bit nervous about being there. Though I volunteered alot, I never lowered myself to minion status (and of course I got the minion treatment for it). This grandma obviously sensed it because it took her no time to latch on to me for guidance. I am so glad I was nice to her and I felt so blessed to have shared that moment with her because she passed away later that school year due to cancer. Imagine if I had treated her in such a way as the minions and made this precious experience an awful one for her.<BR/><BR/>Mommy minions should not judge other parents (or kids for that matter). Instead, especially being in a leader position (as in homeroom mom), they should make an effort to make all other parents feel welcomed whether they volunteer everyday or once a year. <BR/><BR/>Sorry for the long post!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10537214293126491783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693854010019961544.post-16596640555365145302009-02-16T13:36:00.000-05:002009-02-16T13:36:00.000-05:00honestly, i'm STILL in shock that this happened in...honestly, i'm STILL in shock that this happened in audrey's class room. and i had never heard of the christmas party incident...see what i miss by not coming to book club?!? geesh. you should coordinate a rogue end of school party - kind of like a senior skip day - and NOT invite the student teacher. ONLY invited the BAD kids. i'll bet THAT would be a RIOT!Heather Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05550860278863329428noreply@blogger.com