Let the Prom Drama begin....Like Aurora, her dress keeps changing

[mamacatnv]

Thanks!!

We ended up putting the new handlebars on the bike after all. The Harley shop miraculously found a pair of brake cables that would work, so the $150 crisis was averted. So I guess we're taking off tomorrow morning and we'll be home late Sunday afternoon.

You ladies have a wonderful weekend!!!

YEAH!! Have a great time, have a great trip and since our boys are nowhere near Nebraska...........GO RED, hope you kick the snot out of USC! Hope Mr. Cable is able to get a few of them really good looking celebraties into his box for you to ooggle over! Be safe & have fun

We(UNR) are hosting Nichols??? Some school from Louisiana that no one has ever heard of until the RGJ edgumacated it's readers in this morning's addition....................don't we look like a bunch of yokels from podunk!

Talk at ya all later - just got off phone with VP again - I'll update tomorrow.

 

[Sandy V.]

Back from Nebraska. Good morning, everyone!! I hope that everyone had a great weekend.

Well, the game certainly didn't turn out like we wanted , but we had a good time. 600 miles is a LONG way to ride on a motorcycle in a day! But all in all, it was a good experience.

DS has a date to Homecoming - he asked the "new girl" on Friday and she said yes. So he's happy about that.

Melissa, I saw your other thread about your DD's school situation. Sorry that you're getting a bit "roasted" out there. They don't know the situation like we do here. Obviously there are more issues or lack of action, and I'm sorry about that. You must be very frustrated.

Horseshowmom, I hope that your DD didn't have any more suspicious incidents over the weekend.

Will write more later - I have to work now!!

Happy Monday!!!!

 

[mamacatnv]

Back from Nebraska. Good morning, everyone!! I hope that everyone had a great weekend.

Well, the game certainly didn't turn out like we wanted , but we had a good time. 600 miles is a LONG way to ride on a motorcycle in a day! But all in all, it was a good experience.

How did the game end? Not well I take it but I have been in volunteer heck all weekend and have no idea how anyone did. I don't know what hurts more, my feet for standing on concrete for way too many hours or your buttom for sitting all those miles

DS has a date to Homecoming - he asked the "new girl" on Friday and she said yes. So he's happy about that.

Oh goody, more pending drama!

Melissa, I saw your other thread about your DD's school situation. Sorry that you're getting a bit "roasted" out there. They don't know the situation like we do here. Obviously there are more issues or lack of action, and I'm sorry about that. You must be very frustrated.

I posted the subject because I knew that I was not alone on this subject. Ever have one of those moments when you are tired of holding your tongue, when you want to test the waters to see what the reactions are? Well the Mom who was upset that her special needs kid didn't get an achievment award like others in his class put me over the edge, they can't have it both ways. They want equal treatment but in reality they want special treatment and they are getting it! I did not insult anyone, I was making a point. What a touchy group of folks.

Why can't I demand the same for my DD, she has rights also doesn't she? I'm not really sure at this point, which is one of the reasons I posted the question?

I have been wanting to do it for a really long time, I finally worked up the nerve. I will probably be banned, stripped of my tags and not allowed to post for months Truth Hurts!

I just lost it and actually reading the responses I noticed that the majority of those that have issues with my comments are those that are getting special attention for their kids who have behavior/learning problems. Hummmmm I don't know if I am brave enough to post THAT observation My Aunt who just retired from 35 years of elem. ed. is the one who coined the phrase "drippers & droolers" sad but true! Yeah I know, not politically correct but sometimes the truth hurts! I do think we are dumbing down our kids and I am not a proponent of mainsteaming or whatever the current PC term is and honestly think the No Child Left Behind, while I understand the theory is just wrong in what it is doing to our education system.

ETA: I received a number of PM's in support, so I don't feel bad, they just didn't want to engage (can't say I blame them). It really is pointless to engage some of the folks on this board. They see what they want and that is it and no matter the response it will be twisted to suit. I know this but............... I did get some more good advice via PM so we are still trudging along.

Horseshowmom, I hope that your DD didn't have any more suspicious incidents over the weekend.

Ditto!

Happy Monday!!!!

Is there really such a thing??????? I already need a nap!

Our weekend was nuts:
We won our game on Friday night, it was sloppy but a win none the less. My DS is very glad he doesn't play defense, he thinks they are going to have a really hard week at practice DS's knee seems to be behaving and he is having no further trouble with it.

Friday afternoon I opened the snack bar at 3 and was there until our game started at 7:30, then after the game DS and I went into town for our midnight snack and home to watch the news. I went to bed about 1 a.m. and had the best nights sleep I have had in weeks, woke up at 9:30!

Saturday morning, up and off - DD had a B-Day party at the roller rink which her Dad took her to. (We skipped the softball game, sometimes one needs to prioritize) DS and I headed in the opposite direction to a friends B-Day party where we put in an appearance then we headed back to the HS to work the snackbar for the local youth football league. We were there from 3-9.

Sunday morning, DH and I headed to Costco, I needed a whole bunch of household stuff, laundry detergent, TP, Paper towels etc.......Then we stopped at the GoodWill to find clothing for DD's class Scarecrow. (I asked DD's teacher to use my brain instead of my copy machine abilities and she asked me to be in charge of the scarecrow for the harvest festival silent auction) okay, whatever..............We scored, we found overalls, a great flannel shirt, a wig, scarf and the best floppy hat! Now we need boots, gloves etc. I am going to make a list of needs and send it home with the kids. DH made a stand for the scarecrow so that he sits but can be either staked into the lawn or stand up on a deck or porch. I think we are going to have an awesome scarecrow.

Then, it was home to unload the misc. sundries and me and the kids headed to the National Championship Air Races (they are practically in our back yard) where we were selling the Official Poster for DD's elementary school. The kids went and watched the "Unlimited" race which is the fastest and always the last race. I think there were 10 planes, 2 blew engines and landed safely (Thank Goodness, since there were 3 fatalities already this year) I am not a fan of those airplanes and hate being so close to them, so I mannned the booth. We were there from 3-7 then went for chicken wings and beer (wings for the kids, beer for me!)

The Teacher:
I am not sure where I left off, but all the offers the school made they will no longer honor. The latest and only option we have is to switch tracks to a new unknown teacher they will be bringing in to form an additional 3rd grade class. We know nothing of who this is going to be, neither do they at this point.

We feel like we have no choice but to take this offer, if we don't they will say that they made an offer we turned down. So, if we accept and things continue to not go well then we have continued to do what was asked of us.

All we asked for was a different teacher, we were willing to switch tracks, we were happy with the suggested teacher/class, we have observed as asked etc...... We feel like we are being given the run around and I do feel like she is not a priority. She is above average, she tests well, why should they worry about her? They have bigger problems in getting their special needs & behavior problem kids up to speed. It may not be politically correct but that is how I see it! Thus my thread! I certainly feel better, and the response proves I am right (IMO)

I was so frustrated at the VP and the system last week! I was in the class on Thursday and the teacher spent an hour doing 5 math problems. One of the kids didn't even have a book out and it took her 20 minutes to notice. I asked her after class what the idea behind the groups was? I told her that what I saw was 1 kid getting the answer and the rest of the group copying them, what is the point in that? She said and again I am not exaggerating "the math goes in cycles, if they don't get it the first go around they might the second time, some will and some won't ever get it, that is the way it works"

While DD has a crappy teacher, the administration is the ones not allowing us to change that. I am sure the teacher would love to be rid of us, but the admin will not allow it. This makes no sense to me, we didn't ask them to reinvent the educational wheel, we simply asked for a different teacher!

 

[horseshowmom]

eewwwww DD comes home from BF's house and heads straight to the shower, even if she hasn't been out on the horses she comes home with THAT smell

Well, I've got to admit, one of the reasons that we never bought a horse trailer with living quarters is that after a long day at a horse show, I really look forward to getting back to a nice hotel with a big, clean bathroom and plenty of room for a hot shower!

Mine doesn't ring much either, I leave it in the car when I get home

Is the squirrel a pet?

To a point. She's partial to DD. She does love to have her head stroked but will bite if you aren't careful (and, honey, let me tell you squirrel teeth are sharp!). She's a sweetie though, and we love her. She's almost 8 years old, so she's getting pretty old. The lifespan of a gray squirrel is usually only about 4 to 6 years. She's in good shape though. I've always been careful about what she eats (she eats premium squirrel feed, thank you very much ), and I guess that's helped.

I am sure they have checked to make sure creep is not in the system. Does your state mandate fingerprints? Our's only requires thumb prints with a drivers license.

I'm pretty sure that even though Capt. O didn't say so, he was looking for prints just in case A eventually turned out to be involved. We don't have fingerprints on our drivers licenses at all.

I saw teens at the mall (the single story , no escalators, mall - huh??????)

Closest mall to us is 60 miles away (and it's one story too! )

who were wearing cowboy hats and boots IN PUBLIC

We don't have too much of that. While DD is definitely "horsey" to the bone, she doesn't wear that type of clothing if she's not in the horse show environment (nor does her BF with the exception of sometimes wearing boots). She's got a rhinestone belt that is really something, but she'd die before she wore it out "in public".

I do remember being in south Mississippi one time and having to run to a Wal-mart the get something (maybe yarn for the horse's English braids). DD had on her spurs (which do clink some when she walks). As we walked by a little boy and his dad, you could hear the little boy saying to his dad in awe, "Daddy, she's got spurs on!"

I saw trucks with gun racks with actual guns in them (remember, we had been in LA) People protect their property with fire arms and 8 - 10 year olds drive themselves in the ranch truck to the bus stop for school!(I did a double take the first time I saw that)

Lots of gun racks here, but the bus picks all the kids up at their house.

There were 2 freeways.

Closest freeway (we call them interstates) is 50 or 60 miles away.

DS who was 4 saw cows in the pastures and asked if we were at the zoo

Funny, my DH asks the same question about our place all the time!

I can sit on my back deck in my perfectly sized subdivision back yard and look at my neighbors house and the stars. Life is good! We are out in our own little community.

You know, I've been thinking about what you said the other day about enjoying having the neighbors around, and it dawned on me that I'm really not that social. DH is much more social than I am. I would probably have been just the type to have been a pioneer, because I would have been fine on my own! DH had to insist that we go with our Sunday School class out to eat Saturday night, but we did have a good time. How an extrovert (him) and an introvert (me) wound up together is beyond me. Oddly enough though, DD and her BF are the same but reversed (she's the extrovert).

 

[horseshowmom]

Back from Nebraska. Good morning, everyone!! I hope that everyone had a great weekend.

Well, the game certainly didn't turn out like we wanted , but we had a good time. 600 miles is a LONG way to ride on a motorcycle in a day! But all in all, it was a good experience.

DS has a date to Homecoming - he asked the "new girl" on Friday and she said yes. So he's happy about that.

Melissa, I saw your other thread about your DD's school situation. Sorry that you're getting a bit "roasted" out there. They don't know the situation like we do here. Obviously there are more issues or lack of action, and I'm sorry about that. You must be very frustrated.

Horseshowmom, I hope that your DD didn't have any more suspicious incidents over the weekend.

Will write more later - I have to work now!!

Happy Monday!!!!

Good morning! Good weekend, but DD won't be home next weekend due to some major tests the next week. It's going to be hard on my nerves, I'm afraid. Her BF will go over there that Saturday night, so at least somebody can check on her.

I just got a call from the University PD to follow up on the situation. I really appreciated their concern.

Glad you had a good weekend (sorry about the game results). One of our teams won, one lost.

Good luck with homecoming!

 

[horseshowmom]

I was so frustrated at the VP and the system last week! I was in the class on Thursday and the teacher spent an hour doing 5 math problems. One of the kids didn't even have a book out and it took her 20 minutes to notice. I asked her after class what the idea behind the groups was? I told her that what I saw was 1 kid getting the answer and the rest of the group copying them, what is the point in that? She said and again I am not exaggerating "the math goes in cycles, if they don't get it the first go around they might the second time, some will and some won't ever get it, that is the way it works"

It doesn't sound to me like she answered your question to start with (regarding the reason for the groups or how the groups were working).

Secondly, as a math teacher who takes the subject quite seriously, I am not very comfortable with her answer to you. I don't get the reference to "cycles" at all. Yes, concepts do tend to be repeated and built upon. I also agree that not all children "get" things at the same rate as others. I don't agree with how she's generalizing things.

I am disappointed in "how" she puts all this. Basically, it comes across to me as her "letting herself off the hook". I don't care for her attitude at all.

I'll also add that while I do see the benefit of peer tutoring (have seen it work in more than one situation when I couldn't seem to get across to a child), one child doing the work and the others copying it down does not qualify.

 

[mamacatnv]

Well, I've got to admit, one of the reasons that we never bought a horse trailer with living quarters is that after a long day at a horse show, I really look forward to getting back to a nice hotel with a big, clean bathroom and plenty of room for a hot shower!

I do seem to remember reading about you and your hotel visits

To a point. She's partial to DD. She does love to have her head stroked but will bite if you aren't careful (and, honey, let me tell you squirrel teeth are sharp!). She's a sweetie though, and we love her. She's almost 8 years old, so she's getting pretty old. The lifespan of a gray squirrel is usually only about 4 to 6 years. She's in good shape though. I've always been careful about what she eats (she eats premium squirrel feed, thank you very much ), and I guess that's helped.

Oh, that is cool, a pet squirrel! Does she roam your property? Live in the house? Sleep on your pillow? I don't think I have ever known someone who has a pet squirrel, no wonder your DH thinks your property is a zoo - that made me spit coffe by the way

Closest freeway (we call them interstates) is 50 or 60 miles away.

We actually have Interstate 80 and HWY 395 - the "Freeway" just proves my California upbringing at least I finally got DH to stop calling them Turnpikes

You know, I've been thinking about what you said the other day about enjoying having the neighbors around, and it dawned on me that I'm really not that social. DH is much more social than I am. I would probably have been just the type to have been a pioneer, because I would have been fine on my own! DH had to insist that we go with our Sunday School class out to eat Saturday night, but we did have a good time. How an extrovert (him) and an introvert (me) wound up together is beyond me. Oddly enough though, DD and her BF are the same but reversed (she's the extrovert).

I think this is more common than we think. Did you also catch my comment that my DH does not like the porch? I am the extrovert and he is very much the introvert! Funny how that works out. It took us a few years, but we finally have it worked out so that everyone is comfortable. DH only goes along for what he calls "Command" performances ie... they are usually kid related ie: award night, back to school night, conferences or Holiday related of which I only have 1 "Command" performance and that is Christmas Eve at our house. He is expected to be nice, be polite and not be Mr. Grumpy-Grinch, in return, he gets to skip all other holiday events at other peoples homes and the kids and I go happily without him.

 

[mamacatnv]

I just got a call from the University PD to follow up on the situation. I really appreciated their concern.

Sounds like they are staying on top of things! That must help with your anxiety over the whole thing.

Glad you had a good weekend (sorry about the game results). One of our teams won, one lost.

UNR won, I didn't see the game, just heard the results. Also, DH and DS are huge Patriots fans, so all was good in our house last night.

 

[horseshowmom]

I do seem to remember reading about you and your hotel visits

I've got the Gaylord Opryland Hotel coming up next month (very nice) and the Caribe Royale in Orlando in November. I've about decided to go down early and spend a few extra days in Orlando. I can see my parents and hit Disney World before the conference starts. My friend is going too (she also works for us) is taking her DD 10.

I'm trying to get her to let her DD to fly down with me (she's driving down and has a school board member riding with her). L would have a lot more fun flying plus some full days at Disney before the conference starts. She's never been on a plane and has never been to Disney (never even been to FL). Cross your fingers!

Oh, that is cool, a pet squirrel! Does she roam your property? Live in the house? Sleep on your pillow? I don't think I have ever known someone who has a pet squirrel, no wonder your DH thinks your property is a zoo - that made me spit coffe by the way

She has a very large cage out back with things to climb on (well, at least until she eats through them, and they have to be replaced ) and a house to fix her bed in.

I would love to let her roam (while providing her with her house, food, and water, so she didn't have to really worry about surviving on her own), but we literally have a dozen cats, and I'm afraid that they would kill her. They try to catch the other squirrels in our yard (no luck, so far), but I'm afraid she wouldn't be afraid of them, and they could get her. DH says they wouldn't try but once when she got them with her teeth, but you never know. DD would be distraught if they hurt her.

I think this is more common than we think. Did you also catch my comment that my DH does not like the porch? I am the extrovert and he is very much the introvert! Funny how that works out. It took us a few years, but we finally have it worked out so that everyone is comfortable. DH only goes along for what he calls "Command" performances ie... they are usually kid related ie: award night, back to school night, conferences or Holiday related of which I only have 1 "Command" performance and that is Christmas Eve at our house. He is expected to be nice, be polite and not be Mr. Grumpy-Grinch, in return, he gets to skip all other holiday events at other peoples homes and the kids and I go happily without him.

Isn't that funny! I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. You know, it would be much simpler if we introverts and you extroverts just paired up together wouldn't it?

 

[mamacatnv]

I've got the Gaylord Opryland Hotel coming up next month (very nice) and the Caribe Royale in Orlando in November. I've about decided to go down early and spend a few extra days in Orlando. I can see my parents and hit Disney World before the conference starts.

I am officially jealous! I hope things work out the way you want for your friends DD. If not, maybe Sandy and I can get away for a few days!!!!

She has a very large cage out back with things to climb on (well, at least until she eats through them, and they have to be replaced ) and a house to fix her bed in.

I would love to let her roam (while providing her with her house, food, and water, so she didn't have to really worry about surviving on her own), but we literally have a dozen cats, and I'm afraid that they would kill her. They try to catch the other squirrels in our yard (no luck, so far), but I'm afraid she wouldn't be afraid of them, and they could get her. DH says they wouldn't try but once when she got them with her teeth, but you never know. DD would be distraught if they hurt her.

I think you DH is right, you should consider charging admission

Seriously, I think you are right about the cats. Now, as much as my lazy butt cats are concientious objectors when it comes to the mice in the garage, I don't think a squirrel would be totally immune. Even if they did not set out to cause harm, their play could cause injury. My DD's rats still hold a fascination for them, however after getting their noses nipped they have learned to not stick them right against the cage

Isn't that funny! I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. You know, it would be much simpler if we introverts and you extroverts just paired up together wouldn't it?

I don't know, I think we would have the potential to drive others nuts, besides without us extroverts you introverts would never see the world and without you introverts us extroverts would never relax.

 

[mamacatnv]

We ended up putting the new handlebars on the bike after all. The Harley shop miraculously found a pair of brake cables that would work, so the $150 crisis was averted.

How did they work? Was DH more comfortable?
Do you ever drive the bike? Just curious......

 

[mamacatnv]

Hey Girls - Good Day! Swamped this morning, actually having to work

Fall is in the air, the temp is supposed to drop overnight and go from 80 today to high 50's tomorrow I am not ready to put my flip flops away although I usually hold out for the first snow.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi

Post when you can

Have a good week

 

[Sandy V.]

Hi Everyone! Today was a work day filled with drugery - I had to read Federal Communications Commissions Reports. Can you say boring? Sleep inducing? Finally finished them and thought I'd stop by for a bit.

Melissa, the new handlebars made a HUGE difference for DH. He didn't have a single arm or shoulder complaint. So they were a definite improvement. And no, I didn't drive the motorcycle or ride it myself. The darned thing weighs 800 pounds and I am not a strong person, so I'd have a hard time holding it up when it wasn't moving. I could take classes to get my license, but I have no desire to as of yet. Time will tell.

Glad that your DS won his football game as well.

So . . . what what I gather, your DD is still in the same classroom and, if I understand correctly, they want you to move her to the new teacher's room (which they haven't hired yet, are in the process of hiring, etc.) if she's going to move at all. This is just my opinion and only you know the situation best, but I would probably take them up on that offer, if it still stands. I know about "Better the devil you know than the devil you don't know", but from all that you've written, there is NO way this current teacher is going to get any better at keeping discipline in her classroom and at least you stand a CHANCE of getting a better (and hopefully even fantastic) new teacher for your DD. It really couldn't be any more frustrating for your DD than it is right now.

Am glad that you got some supportive pms as well. Yesterday and today have been nuts - thought about "engaging" in the conversation myself, but just didn't have the time to do so.

Anyway, just a thought . . .

Horseshowmom, I am jealous of your upcoming trips. Both sound like fun. We are debating about going somewhere the week of Christmas or New Year's, but it's all talk right now. Maybe a cruise - I know they're expensive at that time, but it's a good time for us to get away. We're still in the planning stages, but obviously need to get it booked relatively soon if we're actually going to go.

Your squirrel story is hilarious, but I don't think you'd like us much here. We HATE squirrels. The damage they do to things around here is incredible. Before we finished our basement, we had one get into our basement through a furnace vent. Then he obviously wanted OUT and started knawing on all of the window screens (it's a walk-out basement). We didn't know what it was at first - we though we had RATS!! We caught it in a live animal trap, but alas, it didn't stay alive for long. . . please don't hate me for that.

I can't believe that you've really got a squirrel tame enough to let you pet him. That's amazing.

In our house, I am the extrovert/social director most of the time, although I find that absolutely have to have SOME down time on the weekend where I'm not running around or socializing. DH likes to be with others, but he doesn't like talking on the phone to arrange it. So the task falls to me if we're ever going to leave the house.

Glad to hear that the police department called to check in. That's comforting.

Well, back to work!!!

 

[mamacatnv]

I had to read Federal Communications Commissions Reports.

Where is the sleeping snoring smiling - man, that sounds brutal

Melissa, the new handlebars made a HUGE difference for DH.

Great! I always wondered about (forgive my Harley ignorance) those handle bars that are really tall and spread out where the rider looks like he is reaching for them, how come their hands don't fall asleep!

So . . . what what I gather, your DD is still in the same classroom and, if I understand correctly, they want you to move her to the new teacher's room (which they haven't hired yet, are in the process of hiring, etc.) if she's going to move at all. This is just my opinion and only you know the situation best, but I would probably take them up on that offer, if it still stands. I know about "Better the devil you know than the devil you don't know", but from all that you've written, there is NO way this current teacher is going to get any better at keeping discipline in her classroom and at least you stand a CHANCE of getting a better (and hopefully even fantastic) new teacher for your DD. It really couldn't be any more frustrating for your DD than it is right now.

That is exactly where we are at, I already put in the call to the VP. We will volunteer to move her. It is one of those, it is worth a try moves with the odds in our favor (I hope), if it is worse, then the school cannot say that we didn't take them up on their offer. This whole thing is just stupid, all we wanted was a different classroom for goodness sakes. You would think we had asked them to reinvent the educational wheel overnight The thing that really irks me now is that by the time this is all done 1/3 of the school year has gone by.

Am glad that you got some supportive pms as well. Yesterday and today have been nuts - thought about "engaging" in the conversation myself, but just didn't have the time to do so.

It was actually amusing to watch the details become embellished and more elaborate as the day went on. I actually did get one PM this morning in which I was referred to as Pond Scum. What a bunch of idiots, it did provide quite a bit of entertainment to my family last night as I shared some of it. DS has chosen the subject of the education system and the lopsidedness for his Sr. Project. His English teacher told him to go to college, get an MBA and come back as an administrator because they are all fed up with the NCLB Act.

Anyway, just a thought . . .

I appreciate you giving me the input - sometimes I can be a real bull dog. I get ahold of something and don't always know when to let go.

Horseshowmom, I am jealous of your upcoming trips.

Me too!

We are debating about going somewhere the week of Christmas or New Year's, but it's all talk right now. Maybe a cruise

I remember you talking about that in the spring, hope it works out, that would be soooo nice. We, for the first time in several years are contemplating taking that week off also and going NOWHERE! Now, that's a concept! I have really blown the vacation budget with the 3 big trips in a year and a half, plus I am tired.

I can't believe that you've really got a squirrel tame enough to let you pet him. That's amazing.

I thought so too, that is one unique pet, teach it a trick or 2 and you could be on your way to late night television

In our house, I am the extrovert/social director most of the time, DH likes to be with others, but he doesn't like talking on the phone to arrange it. So the task falls to me if we're ever going to leave the house.

If it were up to DH we never would leave the house and if there is a phone involved, forget it, it ain't happening

I find that absolutely have to have SOME down time on the weekend where I'm not running around or socializing.

2 words with such universal meaning: Jammie Sunday!

Well, back to work!!!

Have a great afternoon and stay away from that Federal Communications stuff, your eyes & brain need a break!

 

[horseshowmom]

Good morning!

For starters, the first chance I get I'm going to have to find this thread that sounds so interesting!

Don't even get me started on NCLB. We're dealing with inclusion right now, DH is NOT dealing with it well. Basically, all of the SpEd students stay in his room all day and he is to work with them one on one on a continuous basis while also teaching the rest of the class. The SpEd teacher will come by his room twice a week to check on them. It's past the middle of September, and she's been in his room once.

Furthermore, they will be tested at grade level on the state test, but they (the SpEd dept.) expect him to curb all of their grades to at least a passing grade regardless of what they actually score on their work. DH has the highest test scores in our district, and he is livid.

How can he be held accountable for the test scores for students who aren't held accountable on a daily basis (meaning the grades being changed to passing). He's also upset at the fact that these children are NOT getting enough attention. He has a student who literally had to be taught which book was his Math book and is unable to find any given page (for example, find page 30).

His principal is just as mad as he is, because this is not right. We HATE NCLB!


You ladies feel free to join me in Orlando. The weather should be nice (I hope ). I'm not going to be able to go down early after all due to a conflict, but I'll get to spend Tuesday-Saturday which should be nice.


Our new kitten developed a temperature of over 106 Saturday afternoon. He was fine Friday. Saturday, I noticed he seemed to be sleeping a little more than usual, but it was cooler that day, and I was sleepy too. Wouldn't you know that I realized he was sick about a hour after the vet closed , so I got to pay the afterhours fee. He had to stay in the hospital for a couple of days (bill was over $200 - ouch!), but he's doing great now. He'll be on meds for a few more days though.


As far as the squirrel goes, she was only about 3 weeks old when she came to us. There were 3 of them, and they were found when their tree was cut down (someone was clearing their property). DD bottle fed them. We lost the first two before discovering that cats carry a germ that is fatal to squirrels (apparently, particularly so to baby ones). They were in the house since it was so cold at the time, and our cats were all around them.


Hopefully, they'll get the new classroom set up as soon as possible. Since you have some friends who are also upset, maybe some of your DD's friends will also switch!


My DH is the same way about telephones, but I've forced the issue somewhat. I won't make any appointments for him anymore, because I got tired of rescheduling them because he'd want something different after I made it. That helped some but not a lot!

 

[Sandy V.]

My DH is the same way about telephones, but I've forced the issue somewhat. I won't make any appointments for him anymore, because I got tired of rescheduling them because he'd want something different after I made it. That helped some but not a lot!

I had to do the same thing. DH kept complaining about the times I made his doctor's appointments, so I stopped doing it. He also has to call the country club to schedule a tee time - that's not my responsibility anymore.

I always wondered about (forgive my Harley ignorance) those handle bars that are really tall and spread out where the rider looks like he is reaching for them, how come their hands don't fall asleep!

It was actually amusing to watch the details become embellished and more elaborate as the day went on. I actually did get one PM this morning in which I was referred to as Pond Scum. What a bunch of idiots, it did provide quite a bit of entertainment to my family last night as I shared some of it. DS has chosen the subject of the education system and the lopsidedness for his Sr. Project. His English teacher told him to go to college, get an MBA and come back as an administrator because they are all fed up with the NCLB Act.

I think that some of those Harley riders put those tall handlebars on more for "style points" than for comfort. Some bikes do have cruise control, though, so you can take one hand off the handlebars at a time to stretch your arm out. I wouldn't like them either.

I agree with both of you regarding the problems with inclusion and teaching to the lowest common denominator. Kids with above average skills do not get the attention they deserve. We had some of the same issues in elementary school with DD and DS. It did get better in middle school and worked itself out by high school, mainly because our high school was so large, it offered Honors/AP classes that my teenagers often took, and the kids who didn't "get" the material in the same way that my kids did were in different classes.

I am supposed to have a swimming lesson today, but I'm going to have to cancel. I have a bad cold and can't breathe out of my nose at this moment. Plus, my sinuses are killing me. It's all DH's fault - he gave it to me. Someone needs to find me a whiny smilie!!!

DS submitted his application to the University of Colorado-Boulder yesterday. Had a bit of a frustrating moment when he went to the Registrar's Office yesterday with the paperwork they need to submit, along with his transcript. First of all, DS is a very bright, funny, amazing kid (Mom brag, I know ). But even after DD has been gone from the high school for almost 1 1/2 years, he still gets comparisons to her. DD is also a bright, funny, amazing kid (I know, I'm lucky to have gotten two of them!! ) BUT THEY ARE TWO DIFFERENT INDIVIDUALS AND PLEASE STOP MAKING COMPARISONS OR TALKING ABOUT HOW GREAT DD IS WHILE DS IS IN YOUR OFFICE TRYING TO GET HIS COLLEGE APPLICATION SUBMITTED!!! Okay, I feel so much better saying that out loud. DS loves his sister, but it gets frustrating hearing, "Oh, your sister was so great at this or that. She's fantastic" over and over again. Do these people not think?!?!?!

Anyhow, we should hear back from CU in about a week or two. He's guaranteed admission so it's all a formality, but DS is oddly nervous about it. I think he'll feel better when he has the letter in hand. I probably will as well. He's been getting mail from other schools and I keep asking him if he wants to look at it. So far, I've thrown everything away unless it comes from CU. So I guess he knows what he wants!!

Well, ladies, I hope that you have a good day. Back to work!!

 

[horseshowmom]

THEY ARE TWO DIFFERENT INDIVIDUALS AND PLEASE STOP MAKING COMPARISONS OR TALKING ABOUT HOW GREAT DD IS WHILE DS IS IN YOUR OFFICE TRYING TO GET HIS COLLEGE APPLICATION SUBMITTED!!! Okay, I feel so much better saying that out loud. DS loves his sister, but it gets frustrating hearing, "Oh, your sister was so great at this or that. She's fantastic" over and over again. Do these people not think?!?!?!

If it helps any, tell him that my brother had the same problem growing up - probably even worse because he had some reading issues that caused him to have to spend every summer in summer school and to repeat one grade. BUT, my brother is now a CEO at a national company that is based locally (worked his way up from the bottom), travels all over the United States on a regular basis, and probably makes at least twice what I make (I've got a Master of Science degree, he has a high school diploma ). My brother probably takes some consolation in that now!

 

[mamacatnv]

Good Afternoon Girls:

Got in late - DS was up throwing up again last night - no need to be alarmed, this is what she does, we call her Princess of Puke! She is home with her Dad who spelled me for the afternoon, he is far more sympathetic than I am and he will cater to her. Her eyes lit up when she heard Daddy was coming home to take care of her, she immediatley set to looking as pathetic as possible for his pending arrival. It worked, he ushed & gushed all over her while I and headed out the door to work!

For starters, the first chance I get I'm going to have to find this thread that sounds so interesting!

In case you are wondering, I did not make up what I said to the VP for the purpose of my post, I said it word for word. My DS read the thread last night, he thought it was amazing to see how the thread turned nasty in so little time. He also said I pulled of a great social experiment (which was not my intent, I was just fed up!) . He found it amusing the way the longer the thread went on that it was obvious that those "outraged" hadn't even read the original thread. Like he said, if they had they would have realized how stupid they looked. It is the first time I have ever had a thread locked.
Just for clarification, my best friend, the one who lives next door, has a 2 year old who has a chromosonal(SP?) abnormality and does not speak, does not make eye contact etc. He started walking about a month ago, myself and my son were there to witness it and you would have thought from our reactions that he had just been accepted to Harvard.
We assume he will eventually be diagnosed with some mental retardation although the severity is yet unknown. He has what is called Noonans Syndrome (we think, it is a clinical diagnosis, not a tested diagnosis) I love that kid like he was my own and my entire family surrounds him and protects him because we know he is going to need all the love and help he can get. My best friend even read the thread and was appalled at the nasty response and the names I was called, she also found it amusing and was not insulted. She has a very bright 5th grader and has all the same issues with the system I do. And I admit, I do occassionally like to stir the pot, just a little

Don't even get me started on NCLB. We're dealing with inclusion right now.

Even before we had the NCLB we had this big movement for the inclusion. I just don't see how anyone really wins My SIL is an English teacher in Calif. and she has been my sounding board for the past few weeks. I know the administration by and large hates it as much as us parents, at least those of us with brains who see the long term down the road big picture. Our Country wonders why we have such a hard time convincing people to go into the education profession. I know I have given the VP a hard time. I didn't until she started to give us the run around. We did everything she asked and by last week, she had failed to keep her word. IMO she deserved to know I was angry and that I was not going to just go away.

BTW we did volunteer to place DD into the new class. I spoke with the VP yesterday and if everything goes as scheduled the new teacher/class will be in place by the middle of next week. DD's best friend's Mom is somehow convinced that she has some sort of "pull" and will be able to avoid the whole mess and just get her DD moved across the hall to a different teacher same tract just by asking. She is meeting with the Principal this week. Well, if that happens, the administration has not even begun to hear the last of me The Mom said to me "they will not re-track DD and they will move her to the other teacher same track" I was thinking, well, good luck with that since I have been asking for weeks and you are just now bringing it up.

Our new kitten developed a temperature of over 106 Saturday afternoon.

How is Tigger doing? What was wrong, did he just have a virus or something.

We lost the first two before discovering that cats carry a germ that is fatal to squirrels (apparently, particularly so to baby ones). They were in the house since it was so cold at the time, and our cats were all around them.

Too bad that germ doesn't get to the mice in my garage Sad for those babies that your DD was trying to save to find out that the cats were causing trouble.

My DH is the same way about telephones, but I've forced the issue somewhat. I won't make any appointments for him anymore, because I got tired of rescheduling them because he'd want something different after I made it. That helped some but not a lot!

I can so relate to this. DH called me last week, he says "I need a hair cut" I said, "972-Hair" ..........................I'm not his secretary!

BUT THEY ARE TWO DIFFERENT INDIVIDUALS AND PLEASE STOP MAKING COMPARISONS OR TALKING ABOUT HOW GREAT DD IS WHILE DS IS IN YOUR OFFICE TRYING TO GET HIS COLLEGE APPLICATION SUBMITTED!!!

I know exactly how your DS feels, my brother and I are 8.5 months apart, with me being the younger (good) one. He was a punk and I got all the grief. In some circles I am still "A's little sister" I had no identity as a child

My DH is the oldest of 6 with a 15 year spread between him and the youngest. By the time the youngest was in school the poor thing, all she kept hearing was "are there any more of you?" My BIL who is just slightly older than she was caused her a lot of problems with all his antics & scrapes with the local sheriff. (small town in NH) He is now an upstanding citizen, but his teen years were filled with lots and lots of drama! Sadly we lost the youngest sister to Juvenile Diabetes about 15 years ago.

Your DS needs to come up with some really good story about his Sis to share with those well meaning busy bodies - something like, "yeah she is a good student but did you hear about her webbed toes"..........."her brain transplant" or just "yeah, but I am cuter" or "I am Mom's favorite" (all said in a conspiratoral whisper) etc... Your DS sounds like he has the sense of humor and good naturedness to come up with something really good and will be able to deliver it with a straight face. Basically a really nice way to say, hey back off!

I am supposed to have a swimming lesson today, but I'm going to have to cancel. I have a bad cold and can't breathe out of my nose at this moment. Plus, my sinuses are killing me. It's all DH's fault - he gave it to me. Someone needs to find me a whiny smilie!!!

I am so sorry you are not feeling well, hope it clears up soon. Those fall colds can be miserable. How are the swimming lessons going?

Glad to hear you all are doing well.....I have to go get some work done

have a great afternoon

 

[mamacatnv]

IFirst of all, DS is a very bright, funny, amazing kid (Mom brag, I know ).

Brag away, great kids (and their Moms) deserve every second of it! They didn't get where they are by taking the easy route, they earned it and we deserve to brag about them

 

[mamacatnv]

We got DD this game for her DS it is called Brain Age. Have you seen it or tried it? Well, if you have a healthy ego, give it a try. If you are having one of those "ugly" days, then stay away

My first day my brain age was 78 , the next day I was 59 , then 81 and yesterday I was 49 . Ideal brain age (per the dumb talking game) is 20 - yeah right - who makes this stuff up anyway!