Caregivers gave little kids "Sleepy Stickers" - how awful

[LuvOrlando]

Anyone else see this in the news?

https://people.com/parents-say-texas-preschool-teachers-gave-kids-sleeping-stickers-8726619

What is wrong with people?

 

[FairyGodmother00]

Just hearing about it.

 

[starry_solo]

Didn't see it til your post. Wow!

 

[LuvOrlando]

At first I thought it was a small childcare type place but no, this happened at a public school, Northgate Crossing Elementary School in Spring, Texas. How on earth can licensed professionals go along with this?

 

[ronandannette]

At first I thought it was a small childcare type place but no, this happened at a public school, Northgate Crossing Elementary School in Spring, Texas. How on earth can licensed professionals go along with this?

I'm in the "this is an outrage and probably even criminal" camp here. I'd be freaking out if it were my kid. Some of the comments in that link trying to brush it off are gob-smacking.

And what are elementary school kids doing taking naps? Here, the school day is called "instructional time" and practically every minute of it is accounted for to be able to adequately deliver the mandatory curriculum during any given term. Heck, sometimes the terms get extended by a day or two if there has been too much time lost to things like snow days. Certainly no time built-in for naps.

 

[BrianL]

I'm in the "this is an outrage and probably even criminal" camp here. I'd be freaking out if it were my kid. Some of the comments in that link trying to brush it off are gob-smacking.

And what are elementary school kids doing taking naps? Here, the school day is called "instructional time" and practically every minute of it is accounted for to be able to adequately deliver the mandatory curriculum during any given term. Heck, sometimes the terms get extended by a day or two if there has been too much time lost to things like snow days. Certainly no time built-in for naps.

I believe these were Pre-K/Kindergarten level students. I had a nap time back in Kindergarten (no Pre-K for me). This is absolutely unacceptible though - giving drugged patches to kids.

We were given something to help us sleep at nap time - it was called recess!

 

[TiggerTrigger]

We live in the area and it's been all over the local news. Sadly, it's not the first time we've seen something like this in our news. There have been several recent stories (like within the last year) of local teachers giving young students things to keep them settled in class, like melatonin gummies.

 

[mjkacmom]

I'm in the "this is an outrage and probably even criminal" camp here. I'd be freaking out if it were my kid. Some of the comments in that link trying to brush it off are gob-smacking.

And what are elementary school kids doing taking naps? Here, the school day is called "instructional time" and practically every minute of it is accounted for to be able to adequately deliver the mandatory curriculum during any given term. Heck, sometimes the terms get extended by a day or two if there has been too much time lost to things like snow days. Certainly no time built-in for naps.

We now have public pre-k in our district with a lottery system, it’s full day, NJ requires naps time for full day pre-k and daycare.

 

[TiggerTrigger]

I'm in the "this is an outrage and probably even criminal" camp here. I'd be freaking out if it were my kid. Some of the comments in that link trying to brush it off are gob-smacking.

And what are elementary school kids doing taking naps? Here, the school day is called "instructional time" and practically every minute of it is accounted for to be able to adequately deliver the mandatory curriculum during any given term. Heck, sometimes the terms get extended by a day or two if there has been too much time lost to things like snow days. Certainly no time built-in for naps.

This is public Pre-K offered by the public school system. So, we're talking about 3-4 year old children vs. older grade schoolers.

Something else to note is the qualifications for pre-K in TX. @mjkacmom posted about a lottery system in NJ, but here, it's mainly children living at a disadvantage in some way. Not that this is acceptable to do to any child, but somehow, it feels a little bit worse when you see what it takes to qualify for pre-K in the state.

To be eligible for enrollment in a free prekindergarten class, a child must be at least three years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year (if a 3-year-old program is available) or four years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year and meet at least one of the following eligibility requirements:
• unable to speak and comprehend the English language
• is educationally disadvantaged (eligible to participate in the national school lunch program... guidelines about NSLP eligibility can be found in sections 4 and 6 of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Administrators Reference Manual)
• is homeless, as defined by 42 USC, §11434a, regardless of the residence of the child, of either parent of the child, or of the child's guardian or other person having lawful control of the child
• is the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who is ordered to active duty by proper authority
• is the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty
• is or has ever been in the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services(foster care) following an adversary hearing held as provided by Family Code §262.201
• is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as a peace officer under Texas Government Code §3106.002,a firefighter under Texas Government Code §3106.003an emergency medical first responder under Texas Government Code §3106.004

 

[LuvOrlando]

We live in the area and it's been all over the local news. Sadly, it's not the first time we've seen something like this in our news. There have been several recent stories (like within the last year) of local teachers giving young students things to keep them settled in class, like melatonin gummies.

Have any of them been charged criminally because arrests would nip that in the bud quick.

Should be prosecuted, what sort of freak thinks it is ok to give medicine to kids without parental approval? Teachers can't sedate kids because they get flustered or the kids are difficult, what if there is an allergy or if a kid gets injured as a result of decreased faculties?

 

[TiggerTrigger]

Have any of them been charged criminally because arrests would nip that in the bud quick.

Should be prosecuted, what sort of freak thinks it is ok to give medicine to kids without parental approval? Teachers can't sedate kids because they get flustered or the kids are difficult, what if there is an allergy or if a kid gets injured as a result of decreased faculties?

One of the recent melatonin gummy cases came out of our school district. There are numerous issues on why this isn't OK. I know they all opted for resignation over firing, because it was easier. Still, no mention of charges/prosecution.

https://abc13.com/humble-isd-pine-f...d-allegedly-gave-students-melatonin/13889359/

 

[TLSnell1981]

We had quiet time and put our heads on our desk to rest. I NEVER fell asleep. Although DH didn't require ''quiet time''. He could fall asleep anytime time...anywhere. He still can

 

[LuvOrlando]

One of the recent melatonin gummy cases came out of our school district. There are numerous issues on why this isn't OK. I know they all opted for resignation over firing, because it was easier. Still, no mention of charges/prosecution.

https://abc13.com/humble-isd-pine-f...d-allegedly-gave-students-melatonin/13889359/

Wow, nice job protecting kids in that region DA

 

[kdonnel]

My response is not meant as an excuse or me saying what they did was right, but I can understand how it happened.

Teachers are so woefully underpaid for the hours they are expected to put in and given no respect by the parents or administration.

Long gone are the days where parents took any responsibility for the actions of their children. Instead when there is an issue the parents respond with what did you do to my child to make them behave that way?

Administrators are under pressure to run schools with extremely limited resources and required to meet goals that can not be achieved.

There was a very short period during covid where teachers appeared to be respected by the community but that time is past. Teachers are once again expected to put in 2-6 hours a day for free in order to meet the paperwork, testing, and instructional requirements. All while often maintaining an adversarial relationship with many of the parents of the children in the class.

And that is regular education. Special education is even worse. If you have a child that has an IEP, you should have an attorney or a special education advocate represent your child at every opportunity. Special education has even worse funding and teacher burnout issues.

 

[TiggerTrigger]

Wow, nice job protecting kids in that region DA

I don't want this to stray into controversial topics too much, but a lot of people on both sides of the aisle have called her competence into question on numerous occasions.

 

[LuvOrlando]

I don't want this to stray into controversial topics too much, but a lot of people on both sides of the aisle have called her competence into question on numerous occasions.

I can't see how it is controversial, letting an adult get away with dosing little kids is just an outright dereliction of duty towards the children in that region.

 

[TiggerTrigger]

I can't see how it is controversial, letting an adult get away with dosing little kids is just an outright dereliction of duty towards the children in that region.

Sorry, my brain went into election mode. We've got a local ad running that features the DA.