DIS Dads DDC XIX - Squirrel!

[dvczerfs]

That makes me feel better Dave!!! The lady today luckily works with this sort of thing in the district and she said she was very surprised that he has made it this far and not been sent to her already. She said that she was going to make sure when school starts back in the fall that he has an IEP right off the bat. He has to have an IQ test next week I think and then that will determine what type it is. He is a smart kid (at least I think so).

brianas problems were 3rd through 6th grade. after that, it got a bit easier for her. even today, she uses index cards. i buy them by the case but thats how she organizes her studing and thoughts. it worked for her. never tested that well till she hit high school and the index card thing was in full swing. it seems to work for her.

 

[theduck619]

Neither one of DW's parents are left handed. They both work factory jobs, but I have not heard or seen either one having difficulty reading. As much as them doctors know about the brain, they still haven't figured it all out yet.

I was switched early on. Part of it was my mom had a hard time teaching me how to hold a fork. If you have met me in person you know I hav gotten over that hurdle

 

[theduck619]

brianas problems were 3rd through 6th grade. after that, it got a bit easier for her. even today, she uses index cards. i buy them by the case but thats how she organizes her studing and thoughts. it worked for her. never tested that well till she hit high school and the index card thing was in full swing. it seems to work for her.

I loved index cards in school. I would hang them around my door so I could keep focused on specific items. I had a therapist tell me our brains are like a high powered pinball game, where everyone else's is like pong.

 

[GoHerd1028]

i still shake today when i see a nun. i did an a/c for a rectory last year and on the first floor, the were teaching a 2nd grade class. i walked in the the nun just glared at me!!! i was with three other guys!!! i think they passed my picture around!

Dave, buddy you would never make with me at work. There are Nuns everywhere you turn at the hosptial!

 

[dvczerfs]

Dave, buddy you would never make with me at work. There are Nuns everywhere you turn at the hosptial!

i even switched teams and they still scare me.

 

[scott2997]

How has everyone been? Have you missed me or even noticed I have not been here?

Just needed to vent a little bit. some of you may recall how Ethan was struggling in school this year and how we had talked to the teacher multiple times with no real consistant positive results. We were just glad to have the school year end, and decided to get him a reading tutor for the summer and see if she can help him. Well, today was his first session with one of the interventionalists at the school and his is dyslexic!! No wonder the poor kid has sturggled so much!! He has to have more testing next week to see what type of dyslexia ( I dint know there was more than one type) and how severe it is! I wish we had known this sooner for his sake. I had wondered about the possibilty but thought if there was a problem like that the school would have picked up on it. I guess not!

Sorry to hear this Steve!

Hope they get to the bottom of it quickly now that they have a clue what's hindering him.

Also makes me worry about my oldest DD with all this left handed talk - she's definitely a lefty!

 

[AirGoofy]

I was switched early on. Part of it was my mom had a hard time teaching me how to hold a fork. If you have met me in person you know I hav gotten over that hurdle

Yeah, right. Let's no go with the fork discussion. Unfortunately, my mutant powers are to eat and drink in mass quantities. I'm just trying not to turn into the blob. But, I can't punch thru a tank.

 

[Goofy + 3]

Thought about signing up but now I don't know. Do I need another person nagging me?

After giving it a fair chance, I think D-cot falls short of what dtuneslive offers. Their library seems much larger. For example, I haven't seen any soundtrack songs or the full Haunted Mansion on d-cot. But I'll still head over to d-cot sometimes just to see what you guys are listening to. And immediately streaming the MK welcome show whenever I want is nice.

When he plays baseball you never know if he is going to swing left or right handed...honestly I dont think he knows ahead of time either, but he can hit either way!

$$$
Future first round pick.

 

[declansdad]

Not much of a Monarchist but there have been some great acts on the Queen's Jubilee concert. They are all great to hear but they are certainly starting to sound old.

Sir Paul is finishing things off.

Too bad the Queen doesn't look like she is enjoying it or even paying attention.

 

[wasnotafan]

How has everyone been? Have you missed me or even noticed I have not been here?

Just needed to vent a little bit. ...

Vent worthy and welcome stranger! Glad you at least have some idea of what is going on. Praying all goes well and you get a plan that works for Ethan.

 

[AirGoofy]

Future first round pick.

Will he do a back flip on draft night?

Looks like Celtics made the right half time adjustments and the Heat are on the way out. Maybe they can turn it around in the 4th, but the Heat are not a 4th quarter team. Anyway, as much as I would like to see the game, I am tired and need to get some sleep for tomorrow. You all have a good evening.

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

Hey guys...Happy Tuesday.

Boss is fired up about something this morning...makes for a long day...

Mine was off today

How has everyone been? Have you missed me or even noticed I have not been here?

Just needed to vent a little bit. some of you may recall how Ethan was struggling in school this year and how we had talked to the teacher multiple times with no real consistant positive results. We were just glad to have the school year end, and decided to get him a reading tutor for the summer and see if she can help him. Well, today was his first session with one of the interventionalists at the school and his is dyslexic!! No wonder the poor kid has sturggled so much!! He has to have more testing next week to see what type of dyslexia ( I dint know there was more than one type) and how severe it is! I wish we had known this sooner for his sake. I had wondered about the possibilty but thought if there was a problem like that the school would have picked up on it. I guess not!

Hope it all turns out. At least the problem is found..right?

i even switched teams and they still scare me.

I had to re-read this for a minute...

Not much of a Monarchist but there have been some great acts on the Queen's Jubilee concert. They are all great to hear but they are certainly starting to sound old.

Sir Paul is finishing things off.

Too bad the Queen doesn't look like she is enjoying it or even paying attention.

You can't see the iPod she's wearing with Sex Pistols on it.

 

[declansdad]

You can't see the iPod she's wearing with Sex Pistols on it.

 

[cj9200]

I signed up about a year ago... and never went back on until this week.

I never even got a "Are you still alive?" e-mail from them...

I got about 10 emails from people liking my status or whatever they call it. One person wants to "pal" me. Will see if any of you guys are on there. Picked a couple of selections to listen to later.

How has everyone been? Have you missed me or even noticed I have not been here?

Just needed to vent a little bit. some of you may recall how Ethan was struggling in school this year and how we had talked to the teacher multiple times with no real consistant positive results. We were just glad to have the school year end, and decided to get him a reading tutor for the summer and see if she can help him. Well, today was his first session with one of the interventionalists at the school and his is dyslexic!! No wonder the poor kid has sturggled so much!! He has to have more testing next week to see what type of dyslexia ( I dint know there was more than one type) and how severe it is! I wish we had known this sooner for his sake. I had wondered about the possibilty but thought if there was a problem like that the school would have picked up on it. I guess not!

Fundraise for an organization that deals with issues like Ethan's. Yes, there are several types and degrees of dyslexia. It is good that it was diagnosed. That is usually one of the toughest parts. My brother was dyslexic and it was not diagnosed until he was an adult. But that was back in the dark ages. The school district should be able to provide all sorts of support for him. At least you and he will know what the challenges are and can get him what he needs. Good luck to him.

thats why im bald today!!!!!
i got to go to public school in 4th grade. i just couldnt take it anymore!!!

sister c. = DAVID!!!i told you to turn around and stop talking!!! go over to the church and kneal in front the virgin mary the rest of the day!!!!

dvczerfs = yes sister.

THE FOLLOW DAY!!!!

sister c. = so david, what have you learned?

dvczerfs = nothing, you made me kneal in front of that statue all day!!!

dvczerfs, back over to the chuch!!!

Funny. And I can relate even though I did not go to a Catholic school. The nuns scared the hell out of me. Every Catholic must know at least know one nun named Sister Mary Catherine.

i still shake today when i see a nun. i did an a/c for a rectory last year and on the first floor, the were teaching a 2nd grade class. i walked in the the nun just glared at me!!! i was with three other guys!!! i think they passed my picture around!

Thinking about Confirmation still gives me the willies. They used one of those cricket things. On click meant kneel, two clicks meant stand up, three clicks meant sit. Four clicks meant that you were going to get your butt kicked.

Looks like Celtics made the right half time adjustments and the Heat are on the way out. Maybe they can turn it around in the 4th, but the Heat are not a 4th quarter team. Anyway, as much as I would like to see the game, I am tired and need to get some sleep for tomorrow. You all have a good evening.

To paraphrase the Heat rally cry: "The Heat is off, The Heat is off off, the Heat is...off off off off off. And now we can't feel it." Enjoy BBall fans that hate the Heat. Personally I am really surprised that those Celtic Grandfathers are beating them. Have to give it to them though.

Reports are that thousands are jumping off the Rickenbacker Causway. Spoelstra is being dragged by a car down Collins Avenue. They just traded Wade to TNT for Charles Barkley who is coming out of retirement.

To add insult to injury, the Marlins lost to the Braves 11-0. Luckily I was too busy to see either game.

 

[cj9200]

Well, it is approaching 12:30. SIL is asleep upstairs after I successfully picked her up at the airport and the kid is next door with the neighbor's girls she grew up with. I am trying to catch my breath.

As of noon today, the Pirate Princess' high school career is over. Took her, the guy that dared to ask my little girl to the prom and the SIL to Tony Roma's for dinner. Have to admire the kid, he didn't run away after meeting the Aunt.

Tomorrow is graduation day. She tried on her cap and gown tonight to give me an exclusive preview. She looks good in that robe draped with tassel, sash, medal and rope cords. (In case you are worried, I will be posting pictures later) Really proud of her and the young scholar she has become.

Tomorrow is going to be crazy with all the running around I need to do before the ceremony. But can't wait to see her walk across the stage to get her diploma.

 

[AJRitz]

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[10dedfish]

How has everyone been? Have you missed me or even noticed I have not been here?

Just needed to vent a little bit. some of you may recall how Ethan was struggling in school this year and how we had talked to the teacher multiple times with no real consistant positive results. We were just glad to have the school year end, and decided to get him a reading tutor for the summer and see if she can help him. Well, today was his first session with one of the interventionalists at the school and his is dyslexic!! No wonder the poor kid has sturggled so much!! He has to have more testing next week to see what type of dyslexia ( I dint know there was more than one type) and how severe it is! I wish we had known this sooner for his sake. I had wondered about the possibilty but thought if there was a problem like that the school would have picked up on it. I guess not!

Yeah I learned the hard way, if you want the public school system to do anything for you child testing wise, you have to submit a written letter requesting it. They then have 30 days (i think) to respond. My oldest DD has a horrible time with spelling, and the school system didn't really care. We kept bringing it up at the parent teacher conferences, and the typical response was that that's what spell check is for. Morons...

I think most of it stems from the no kid left behind crap that the politico's are spouting. Most of it comes down to the fact that the schools are penalized if they have any kids fail the EOG/EOC testing. So, they want to move as many thru as possible.

Just my 2 cents...

Matt

 

[theduck619]

Morning guys

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

Morning everyone...I've been blessed with a day off today Timing is good for this, busy day there today, and the new assistant can see what awesome staff we have under these conditions No boss again, as a last minute Managers Meeting was called. This is the one they have before transfers are officially announced, meaning tomorrow, as the rumours were saying, is "the" day we get told.

Well, it is approaching 12:30. SIL is asleep upstairs after I successfully picked her up at the airport and the kid is next door with the neighbor's girls she grew up with. I am trying to catch my breath.

As of noon today, the Pirate Princess' high school career is over. Took her, the guy that dared to ask my little girl to the prom and the SIL to Tony Roma's for dinner. Have to admire the kid, he didn't run away after meeting the Aunt.

Tomorrow is graduation day. She tried on her cap and gown tonight to give me an exclusive preview. She looks good in that robe draped with tassel, sash, medal and rope cords. (In case you are worried, I will be posting pictures later) Really proud of her and the young scholar she has become.

Tomorrow is going to be crazy with all the running around I need to do before the ceremony. But can't wait to see her walk across the stage to get her diploma.

Proud moment to be sure. Congrats to you and the Pirate Princess !

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

Yeah I learned the hard way, if you want the public school system to do anything for you child testing wise, you have to submit a written letter requesting it. They then have 30 days (i think) to respond. My oldest DD has a horrible time with spelling, and the school system didn't really care. We kept bringing it up at the parent teacher conferences, and the typical response was that that's what spell check is for. Morons...

I think most of it stems from the no kid left behind crap that the politico's are spouting. Most of it comes down to the fact that the schools are penalized if they have any kids fail the EOG/EOC testing. So, they want to move as many thru as possible.

Just my 2 cents...

Matt

We started Amelia off at her old school, which is French Immersion and within the first couple of weeks we were called in by her teachers because she was struggling. The english in particular was bad, as it was not covered in Grade One, but she hated the french. So we made the desicion to move her to all-english, so she had to switch schools to one closer. The principal there had a meeting with us and reviewed where she was at (barely could read at grade 2 ! ) and got a plan in action. He placed her in a class with at least one girl she knew already from dance, (helped the transition to a new school), and set up some tutoring-reading programs for her (twice a week for 5 months) She did get more homework then most kids in her class, to help her along, and she's doing alot better now, teacher is pleased (she still has struggles, but we work on it with her). She's just getting into the Judy Moody series here at home, and some other chapter-style books that we've bought that she wanted, and have a summer-plan to keep her working on it. Her spelling is "meh", but to be honest, I can't spell either worth a damn, despite all the reading I do