tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246438104377775671.post4706596810852315193..comments2023-04-25T20:01:09.594-04:00Comments on Daisies & Dandelion Seeds: More Overreacting... or notheidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07716404262710791578noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246438104377775671.post-76468275424377304892006-03-29T05:49:00.000-05:002006-03-29T05:49:00.000-05:00Obviously I don't know all the details, but as...Obviously I don't know all the details, but as a former second grade teacher, I don't think you're overreacting at all! I would have loved to have all my parents be proactive and want to approach things with the attitude of what can we all do to help my child catch up. And finding out what you can do with Dylan for the rest of the school year and for the summer to help him "catch up" before he starts third grade is a great idea. There are plenty of teachers who tutor over the summer - I would look into that. Good luck!Rachelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246438104377775671.post-27799275766052218562006-03-29T10:18:00.000-05:002006-03-29T10:18:00.000-05:00I agree with Rachel. I don't think you're ...I agree with Rachel. I don't think you're over-reacting at all. If there are holes, then they need to be filled.<br><br>I've had teachers comment on how parents aren't involved in their childs curriculum - and here you are ready and willing to help your child. I would think he'd be working with you on it. And not at the end of the year, either.Taminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246438104377775671.post-71377602715191214582006-03-29T15:03:00.000-05:002006-03-29T15:03:00.000-05:00I'm with you. You ask other teachers, you ask ...I'm with you. You ask other teachers, you ask friends, you get a tutor, you do what you feel is nescessary to get him caught up now. Before he falls further and further behind. <br><br>I don't know what the school system is like where you are but, here they are changing the way kids are graded to make everybody feel warm and fuzzy (read no accountability) Your kid could get to grade 6 and still be 'beginning to consilidate' (their words not mine) basic reading skills. You want him to catch up or be kept back so he can learn what he needs to know before he is expected to learn more.<br><br>Good luck. Follow your heart and make sure he knows you want to help him because you love him. (the boy not the teacher ;)moenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246438104377775671.post-40958890202695984482006-03-30T00:14:00.000-05:002006-03-30T00:14:00.000-05:00Heidi, he won't have to deal with any conseque...Heidi, he won't have to deal with any consequences of what does or doesn't happen for your son after this year. You will, and you should do whatever you think is in your son's best interest.<br><br>Five years from now, you won't look back and say, "Oh, I'm so glad I didn't upset the teacher." You'll look back and be glad you did what needed to be done.cynthialordnoreply@blogger.com