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My son's teacher know darn good and well not to give my child chocolate of any source. It makes him so out of control no one can control him. Then when he crashes he is out for the night. Well we had problems at the beginning of the year because he was disrupted in the afternoon. She sent me an email in regards to it. I had found out they serve choclate milk along with regular. I knew that was the problem him choosing chocolate over regular and he told me as well. I finally got that straight where he knows he can't take chocolate and they watch out for it in the lunch line. She had made mention to me what happens if someone has a birthday and a family memeber brings in some sort of sweet. I told her I would handle it. So I did and went out and bought nonsugar noncolored treats for him. Explained to him that when they have a birthday he could not have what they have he would get a special treat. So this week she sends me an opps email telling me she had given him M&M's. That explained out of the week why the one day he was out of control. On Friday she sent him home with a snack bag of M&M's, snack Twix bar and a snack Snickers bar. I am not understanding why she sent those home. He had them pulled out and eaten before I realized what was going on in the back seat. My question here is do I confront her personally and go over the sweet routine again (She has the items I bought there at school in her room) or do I go to the principal and explain the situation. I almost feel like she did this in spite and for what I do not know. Sorry so long, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
It seems that she is trying because she sent you an email telling you about the M&Ms.
I can imagine how frustrating it is when your son is given these things after you asked otherwise. Maybe you can ask her to not reward any of the children with candy. As a parent of an ADHD son and non-ADHD son, I would rather them be rewarded with things other than junk. I have found that trinkets like pencil erasers, cheap party favors, pencils, stickers, etc work just as well for rewards and aren't really any more expensive than candy. Maybe you can offer to donate a few items to get her started.
If that doesn't work, I would then talk to the principle.
Whatever you decide to to, i hope it works out for you!
If this teacher had a kid allergic to peanuts, then what... she gives them peanuts and the kid dies?
Dont deal with this fucking stupid teacher. What a fucking peace of shit. Deal with her supervisory, and if that doesn't happen goto the school super intendant. And if that doesn't fix the issue, go to a lawyer.
You may also request the school to remove your child from public school and place him in a private school at their cost. This was just passed in the supreme court, and due to the fact that your school cant provide the necessary services needed for your child they must provide a school that will. Which happens to be the private school you decide will be best for your kid.
Man, I fucking hate teachers that do shitty ass jobs, yet their union protects them like their something special. If they cant not give a kid chocolate, then they have serous incompetence.
I guess your getting a bit of the anger that I feel towards public school beign that I was diagnosed at age 3 with a learning disability, at 7 diagnosed with ADD, and later with depression...
The shit I heard from these teachers... everything from; I dont beleive AA is the issue, I beleive you dont punish your child enough... and in some cases teachers refusing to follow doctor mandated special education requirements placed on them. WoW.
Then the Bullying started... and it wouldn't stop... I know now that its ok for your mom to get involved, because if you make it known, their will not be any mention of this involvement in the children's school life. These are private meetings talking about private things, and anyone who violates that privacy can be in big shit. So as a parent never be afraid to get involved... do so behind closed doors, and ensure your kid that his classmates wont know about it or even expect anything.
Also if or when bulling starts. Put an end to it. If the school can not stop harassment, again request private education or sue the shit out of them for harassment. And YES the school is responsible for the harassment of fellow classmates, just like at your job, your employer is responsible for their employees and any harassment that may occur.
I cant say this enough... GET MORE INVOLVED... never think your NOT involved enough... there is no such thing.
After spending K thru 4 in public school, then 5th and 6th in private school, and finally being homeschooled for the sake of my own sanity and well-being, I can honestly say this: you won't get anywhere till you go to the principal and, if you have to, the school board. This isn't just a case of "oopsie, darn!" It's your child's health and well-being that's at stake and this teacher has no right to put you or your child at risk for anything.
You pay these people for the privilege of giving them your childrens' futures... there's no way on earth they should be allowed to steamroll your kid's special needs for any reason. Hold their feet to the fire and make as big a stink as you need to in order to get their attention and put an end to this teacher's simple refusal to pay attention.