Overreacting?

[alizesmom]

My kids go to a school where they are mainstreamed for several classes including homeroom (both are in kindergarten). Open house was last night. I went into Brian's homeroom and introduced myself as "Brian's mom". The teacher was absolutely clueless as to who Brian was until I reminded her. There are only about 18 kids in this class. Then, when I looked around the room, I saw that all of the kids were listed on the birthday calendar but Brian. Am I wrong to feel he's being slighted? Karen

 

[bookwormde]

I would suggest visiting the classroom a few times during the day to see how things are going

 

[C&G'sMama]

I'm with Bookwormde. Don't confront her, yet. Start with making sure she knows who Brian's mom is and she'll soon know who Brian is. Yes she should already, even if you're school starts after Labor Day, like ours, it's been 2 weeks so it's ridiculous. But that being said, smile, send in pencils with Brian for the class at Halloween or Arbor Day or something.

If you feel he's still being ignored, talk to the teacher, if that doesn't work, go to the principal, but start with the subtleties. Not that you don't have enough on your plate!

And if you haven't already, note to her that you noticed Brian's birthday wasn't posted with the other children's , you're sure it was an oversight with the beginning of the year being so hectic and tell her when the birthday is. Make sure it's on the wall next time you go in.