12/09/06 Cruise Continued ~ Pirating Bananas DIS Geekorama Part 2 Part 2

[pyramid2000]

At least THAT got taken care of Lisa! We are lucky to have 4 elemamntary schools, two grades in each, seperate busing and everything. I at first thought it was a waste with 4 principles, etc, but it is less to worry about without having the younger kids with the older ones.

As for the other, it is hard to get a true picture of what happened because schools are so different. Do they give you a report on things each week? That would be great because then you can see these things much easier. Conduct and misspelling? Don't see the conection . Did she explain it? It is hard when you have a child who is "ahead" of others. They do teach to the middle. Our district has an enrichment program that seems to be starting earlier and earlier (thank goodness). Oldest DD it didn't start until 4th grade, now it is 3rd nd they are talking about starting it a little earlier. Right now her whole class (6th) is enrichment, but 3rd and 4th are back to pull out. My opinion is to teach at the child's level. I would rather if my child was a little "behind" or needed more time to grasp the concepts correctly to have them in a class where this were possible instead of having to move with the flow and get behind.

DD's problem isn't getting bored with the work or anything. Actually she doesn't have any problems in her eyes. MY problem is that I don't think she gets enough homework (she get LUCKY with getting the teachers who don't give much). I even asked them to give more because I am afraid of what will happen next year in JH when they get bombarded with it! She doesn't know how to "study" very well as she has never really had to up to this point. Even with an enrichment program she hasn't been "challenged" very much, other than in writing, which she loves. She does get some challenge in math, but not enough IMHO. It seems schools are afraid to push to hard. The other problem is they put too many kids in enrichment. Her teacher last year said that she could easily divide her class even further! Just because kids get good testing scores doesn't mean they are ready for the next level yet. KWIM? Sorry for the rambling.... We all have our school issues!

 

[pyramid2000]

I talked with Jordan today. Definately meeting at DL next week and we do look forward to seeing him again! I will try to remember to have DrHug take photos this time. Although I hope he is not going to be taking his "big bag"!

Have a great time!!

 

[lbgraves]

This is what she sent me to explain it this morning.

He is absolutely right ! We are striving to have the children
accept responsibility for their work--and mistakes. When I write the
words on the board, they copy them and I check to make sure they have
them spelled correctly. We don't want them to study misspelled words. I
tell them to check their words AT LEAST TWICE, to make sure they are
spelled right. This action plan has been in effect for over two months
now, after repeatedly having some children write their words in a "hurry
to finish" and have them misspelled. All of the children understand this
and I have very few that let this happen. He made a simple mistake,
it is in no way a mark against his behavior or anything else against
him. When I checked his agenda and showed him the mistake, I asked him
if he understands why he had to flip his ticket, he said he did. He was
not upset at all--mistakes do happen. I know that you want Him to
accept responsibility for his actions, as you know, he had to flip his
ticket if he forgot his agenda, you said you would not bring it to him
because he should accept the responsibility. I agree.

IMO not doing homework or not bringing in a book that you have to bring in every day is different than misspelling a word from the board. DS is a perfectionist to a fault so I know that he wasn't rushing thru. Last night he told me that he couldn't see the words well from the board. Normally the kids have to sit on the bench at recess for 5 minutes for each card that they have to flip. This happened after recess so he didn't need to do that but this is just wrong IMO. 11 more days of school....goodness this parenting stuff is tough sometimes! I don't know where to start looking to find out if other schools offer a better program that would challenge him. He has been in the AG (advanced gifted) program for 2 years now but I don't see how it has challenged his reading or math skills. The activities have helped with planning a project with others & seeing it thru so that is important. ARG!!!

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

IMO not doing homework or not bringing in a book that you have to bring in every day is different than misspelling a word from the board. DS is a perfectionist to a fault so I know that he wasn't rushing thru. Last night he told me that he couldn't see the words well from the board. Normally the kids have to sit on the bench at recess for 5 minutes for each card that they have to flip. This happened after recess so he didn't need to do that but this is just wrong IMO. 11 more days of school....goodness this parenting stuff is tough sometimes! I don't know where to start looking to find out if other schools offer a better program that would challenge him. He has been in the AG (advanced gifted) program for 2 years now but I don't see how it has challenged his reading or math skills. The activities have helped with planning a project with others & seeing it thru so that is important. ARG!!!

Just amazing! It had nothing to do with behavior! Ugh!!!! Like I said - I think everyone is ready for school to be over.

yes, I did report it to school. Other parents who are also having problems with this same "bully" have been in to see the principal. I'm amazed I'm just finding out about this since he's been trouble for other kids. Well, I had playground duty on Monday....so I was watching this kid with an eagle eye. Poor kid. He behaved, but I was so ready for him. My son's latest incident was in gym class. So I emailed the gym teacher, questioned her about it. I feel I got the story and understand what happened. I asked her to keep an eye on the interaction b/c I would not tolerate another incident. This week, DS came home and said the gym teacher complimented him on what a great student he was in class. I mean, geesh!!! I'm not looking for kudos for my kid - I want safety! I do not put up with a child who fears another child.

To be honest, I'm now wondering what is up, b/c as HR mom, I'm coordinating an craft that I need each child to decorate a wooden butterfly that we are putting on a flower planter for the teacher. Guess who's butterfly still hasn't come back - yup - the bully's. I haven't even seen him this whole week in school. Maybe the school took serious action. I just know DS hasn't come home crying all week. Hmmm...

Okay - how many more days till our cruise?!!! Need happy thoughts!!!

 

[MrsMork]

I found us on page TWO! That is just WRONG!!

 

[MrsMork]

Patsy, DrHug did lug his BIG bag to Georgia, but I think he just took the petite bag to the park with him.

 

[MrsMork]

Oh, Idol is on, gotta run! Do ya'll watch that one? We like the last 6 weeks or so when they get down to people with some real talent.

 

[lbgraves]

We really enjoyed AI tonight. I've been here...where have you been? This is the first time that I like both of the finalist. Usually I can't stand one of them. It was fun to just watch them both have fun. I liked the first 2/3 of the show....you will understand why after you see it.

 

[MrsMork]

We actually loved the last 6 contestants this year and did not want any of them voted off! I could not even think of voting myself because they all were very talented and all seemed very nice. Now down to the last 2, I think I'm leaning toward Taylor. However, I like Katherine's daddy ALOT! He makes me cry too!!

 

[brack]

Good Morning! I couldn't sleep so I got up to read some posts. I've been fighting some kind of virus since Friday night so between work and packing I've not had much time for the DISBoard. Maybe not being able to sleep will help keep up.

The house is beginning to look a little rough with pictures off the wall and boxes everywhere. We start putting some of our stuff in the POD tomorrow. That will make the house look a bit cleaner if not more barren.

MrsMork tell DrHug to not be ashamed to carry his "big bag". It is manly.

Blessings to all.

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

Brack - hope you feel better!! Don't ya just hate moving?! Ugh!

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

So who do you guys want to win AI? I like both. I think Taylor is a better singer, but Katherine is more my style. May the best person win.

 

[lbgraves]

I really like both of them. Taylor is fun to watch & listen to. He enjoys what he does & it shows. I probably wouldn't have listened to him sing if he wasn't on AI though. Katharine has a beautiful voice IMO. My votes went to her last night...the few that I could get in anyway...mainly because of how rediculous the Taylor fans got on the thread last night.

 

[klineyqueen]

I feel responsible for us being on page 2!!! I have not been doing my part lately. I have been busy and now the kids, my DH, and I are all battling a cold. AARRRRGGGHHHH.

 

[klineyqueen]

We are having a Madagascar Birthday party for my son on Monday. I am going overboard with making everything jungle themed. I have so much cleaning to do...I wish I had a room steward for my whole house!

 

[brack]

Brack - hope you feel better!! Don't ya just hate moving?! Ugh!

The packing and cleaning part are the pits! It is a good time to "weed out" some of the stuff though. E Bay here I come!

 

[lbgraves]

We are having a Madagascar Birthday party for my son on Monday. I am going overboard with making everything jungle themed. I have so much cleaning to do...I wish I had a room steward for my whole house!

I sure hope that everyone is feeling better for the party! It sounds like a lot of fun!!!

 

[lbgraves]

Well, I have been working on DS's room. It has turned out to be a little more involved than I had originally thought. It's not hard work or anything...just alot more painting. I just took some pictures to post of both kid's rooms so far.

 

[lbgraves]

Here is one of DS's border. That's about all that I have done in his room after removing everything that was on the wall before. I still need to wash the walls well with DIF before I can put the new Buzz stick ups on them. I need to touch up some spots where the stencil bled & put a few more stars on it with the silver metalic paint. I am having to go back over the green atoms and paint them since the stamp just left a thin spongy look.

 

[lbgraves]

DD's room....the crowns

the castles (also a bit more work since I am painting them to fill in for the stamp, touching up with the metalic paint, then making sure the windows show.) They don't actually look that great in this close up with the flash. They look better in the next picture from a distance.