I made an executive decision!

[teacups]

We are going to Disneyland!

Our 8y/o has a HARSH 2nd grade teacher this year, and we had decided not to go to DL due to the homework, missed classroom work and bad vibes we/our child would have to deal with in the 4 days or so being gone. No kidding, there will be 50 pages of work to be caught up on in that time!

I was thinking today... so what! Our kid is reading at the 6th grade level. Doing math at the 3rd/4th grade level and is an overall awesome human being! This teacher will have to deal with it. The work will be turned it when it's turned in... like all (I'm sorry to say such a catty crummy thing!) the kids who are working at or below grade level! I'm tired of the excellerate kids being expected to do twice as much and be twice as mature!!!

Pack your fanny packs family...
we're going to Disneyland!!!

Last week of May

 

[blackjackdelta]

Go to the school administrator and explain your feelings. Make sure you let the teacher know that as a parent you have that right,so if the teacher get punative you have recoarse(sp). The can not treat the "kid" any different than when the "kid" is in the classroom. Been down this path before.

Good luck,

Jack

 

[deletedpenguin]

I'd agree, make sure someone else at the school is aware of this.

 

[Pirate-Emery]

We are going to Disneyland!

Our 8y/o has a HARSH 2nd grade teacher this year, and we had decided not to go to DL due to the homework, missed classroom work and bad vibes we/our child would have to deal with in the 4 days or so being gone. No kidding, there will be 50 pages of work to be caught up on in that time!

I was thinking today... so what! Our kid is reading at the 6th grade level. Doing math at the 3rd/4th grade level and is an overall awesome human being! This teacher will have to deal with it. The work will be turned it when it's turned in... like all (I'm sorry to say such a catty crummy thing!) the kids who are working at or below grade level! I'm tired of the excellerate kids being expected to do twice as much and be twice as mature!!!

Pack your fanny packs family...
we're going to Disneyland!!!

Boy schools have changed in ten years!

When I was in 2nd grade, I was reading at a pre-K level. And doing Math at a Kindergarten level.

Basically, me and Public Schools didn't "see eye to eye." So I ran away and joined the circus!




Kidding, I went to a private school.

 

[bouncy54]

I don't know why some teachers are that way. She/he probably didn't grow up with Disney like so many of us have. My son's wife is the kind of like that too. She just doesn't get the magic.

My son hasn't had to worry about what his teachers think of taking time out of school to visit Mickey for several years now because his teacher is a huge Disney fan...me!

 

[pindecisive]

Thats weird because there was a girl at my school who was out almost as much as she was in going across the country and such.

I agree. Go over her head.

Have fun!

 

[bumbershoot]

I would have shriveled (shrivelled? weird word) up into a tiny shell of a girl if I'd had a harsh 2nd grade teacher. No one teaching 2nd grade should be like that.

They should move to 5th grade and have a nervous breakdown in front of the class, like MY 5th grade teacher did (I blame the 3 stoner boys in the class for that- oh yes, 5th grade stoners ).

Hmm, perhaps SHE needs a vacay to Disney? Perhaps the other parents could take up a collection?


Good reading, by the way! I randomly started reading (the newspaper, yikes, in '71) at some point between ages 2 and 3, and I was soooooo bored when everyone else was learning to read out loud in 1st grade. It's one of my few memories of school. Then again, all that reading sure did a number on my eyesight! Bifocals at the age of 15!


Have a good trip!

 

[Caitsmama]

I agree, go for it, and don't give it a second thought. Memories from trips with family are MUCH more important.
I am pulling my dd out of school next year (1st grade) to go to WDW in Nov, and then on the Disney Cruise in Dec.! LOL (our DLR trip is during winter break). And, i just booked another DCL cruise for 2008, when she will miss the second week of 2nd grade.. Too bad. -- What do you think she will remember in the long run -- Nassau and Castaway Cay, or learning 2+2 ? (Well, you get the pic).

Good for you on your decision!

 

[hlbtimes2]

If it makes you feel any better, we are going to be in trouble for taking our dd out of school as well. We live in WA. In 3rd grade they start WASL testing (state standardized test). We planned our trip around the schedule. Even cut it a day short so she wouldnt miss. Then after I paid we got a note saying the dates had changed. She is now missing 2 days, out of 5, in the middle of the test period. I'm sure I'll hear from the district about it.

Enjoy your trip! I know we'll enjoy ours, and we'll deal with the crap when we get back home!

 

[XTinabell]

I say Well Done! Your child is going to have some amazing memories from this experience. If you tell your child sorry hon we can't go you have too much homework you child may grow up resenting school and that's not good either. I know I wouldn't have been happy if my parents told me we couldn't go to disneyland because I had too much homework.

My father is a principal of a school and I know he would want to hear about it if one of his teachers was causing problems for a parent wanting to take their kids on a trip. It's only 4 days for crying out loud. So I agree with the previous posters, maybe you should mention it to someone in the school that the teacher is being a little harsh. But go and have a great time making memories.

 

[AZMickeyfans]

Good for you teacups! You are the parents not some teacher with control issues. Not saying he or she has them but I'm just saying that he/she should not control your life. Geesh it's the 2nd grade for goodness sakes!!! That man/woman needs to calm down and realize that strenthening the family through vacations and time together will be better than those few days away from school anyway! your child is only young once. Good for you!

It sounds like your child works so hard and DESERVES a trip to DL!!

And ya I would tell someone about it.

 

[teacups]

Thanks everyone! I love having backup!

...and yes, this teacher has major control issues. I tell my hubby that for an end of the year parting gift I'm gonna buy her some ruffly victoria secret drawers so she can throw out the lead ones.

 

[tirby]

Thanks everyone! I love having backup!

...and yes, this teacher has major control issues. I tell my hubby that for an end of the year parting gift I'm gonna buy her some ruffly victoria secret drawers so she can throw out the lead ones.

Ok THATS funny!! As all others I agree. One of our sons had the same problem in 4th grade....and like your son was "gifted" we made the same choice you did.....The choice of our son is more important to us than what the teacher feels about the situation.
I agree 100% that you need to speak with the principle about it.
And when all is said and done...GO HAVE A BLAST!!!!!

 

[FallDisney]

Our youngest was in 2nd grade last time we went to WDW and we pulled her and her 5th grade sister out of school for the week. Unfortunately for the school it was during state testing time. Both DD's test well above average and the district would have loved to have had them there, but I didn't feel guilty about it. The girls enjoyed going to Disney with their parents and grandparents. They loved that trip! I am greatful though that the teachers were supportive. I would inform the principal of your decision but don't expect any support from him/her. That way, if you get it, you'll be pleasantly surprised.

 

[Hound 109]

Everytime i take kiddos out of school to go to a disney park / vacation (or ski trip), we are going to a FAMILY REUNION & we will complete any assignment the teacher (or school) wants to give to us. (& our family has taken over a dozen trips & will probably take a half dozen more during the school year).

But...we are GOING TO A FAMILY REUNION & I don't really care what opinion the teacher (or administrator) has regarding this. (assuming kiddo is at or above grade level).

Have a great time.

 

[DangerMouse]

So, so, soooooo happy that I homeschool!

 

[AZMickeyfans]

Thanks everyone! I love having backup!

...and yes, this teacher has major control issues. I tell my hubby that for an end of the year parting gift I'm gonna buy her some ruffly victoria secret drawers so she can throw out the lead ones.

OMG that is so hilarious!!!

 

[wvnative]

When I was looking at the dates we'd need to be in CA for the POTC 3 premiere, I realized that I'd need to either have the kid out of school that Friday or take a late flight out. I discussed it with the kid (16) since they have year end finals the next week on Tues & Wed. She assured me she will take whatever she needs so she can study on the plane and will still have Monday to review before her tests. lol I think she can study after we get home on Sunday night if she feels the need.

I agree that your child's teacher's behavior needs to be brought to someone's attention. I say the trip is definitely needed with a teacher like that.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Definitely go for it and don't worry one bit. Guess what, you are the parent! I have done this for a few Disney trips and normally never got any flack from the teachers. Until this last September, my ds had a teacher who just got really, really nasty. Took it very personal that our son would be missing her class. He made up the work, ended up getting an A and she still woudn't let it drop, for like the next two months. So I dropped her an email saying to please stop bringing up how my son missed class, I was over it, she should do the same. Never heard another word about it. In the end, if you are the type of parent that has your kids to school on time, assignments turned in, has a kid who isn't a huge behavioral problem, pay your dues, fees, whatever, then what do they care? I take my children's education very, very seriously. But I take my time with family even more seriously.

And any second grade teacher that nasty needs to get a different job. And possibly go to Disney to reconnect with her Happy Place!

 

[jacobsmommy]

Here's an opinion from a teacher-we would obviously prefer you take kids on vacation during school, but if you are going out of town and missing school, get his/her work beforehand. I don't see a real problem with it as long as it isn't three or four times a year. My sister-in-law takes her kids out of school to go to stupid places like Branson (we live four hours from Branson!) If it wouldn't be looked down upon I'd take off from school to go to WDW during off season, but I'm not that fortunate.

Just remember, teachers feel that they aren't able to do their job of teaching if the child's not there....