Getting to School
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Bus Drop off Issues - Should I Call the Transportation Dept?
Asked by ✩.!. from Los Angeles
on October 5, 2011
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My son is supposed to be dropped off at the sitters at 4:38 (this started when I came back to work a couple of weeks ago). Well everyday it is a different time that h...
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- You will get ZERO help from the transportation department. In my area, even stopping in front of the house does not help. They are not allowed to honk and I can't si...
- Hello, I would positively call transportation. I don't think they can leave a child that young until there is an adult there to meet him, but I would certainly make ...
- Maybe you'd get no help fom the bus company, but why not try? I always thought that they couldn't let a kindergartrner off without an adult present. Definitely call an...
My 5Yr Old Daughter Was Kissed on the Bus
Asked by E.T. from Denver
on September 26, 2011
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Okay, so I'm really trying to be rational here.
I was approached by one of our neighbors and he said his son was really bothered by what he saw on the bus. His son ...
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- Okay you watch Law and order SVU maybe his mom watches Sex In The City. I would be concerned only because my daughter was grabbed on her boobs in 3rd grade and it c...
- i totally get your emotions over this. I would be going crazy too. I have to say though, i have a 6 yo, that is such a good girl, but lately she has been lying, over...
- I'm trying to remember myself and my siblings when we were very young on the bus. My mom was (annoyingly) friendly with the bus driver - but I see the benefit to this ...
Walking to School and Back from School.
Asked by B.B. from Omaha
on August 17, 2006
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My son is ten years old and I let him walk to school because his friends lives a few blocks away. I'm having a lot of fear about it on this day and age. He walks with ...
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- get some wakie talkies, thats what I do with mine. I make him turn it on if he wants to walk, thats good compromising, or one of those cell phones that are cheap. g...
- Hi B., I dont think your fears are with out merit. we live in scary times. Ten is still young and safety is not always in proportion to a childs maturity. Even adu...
- They always say intuition and gut feelings should never be ignored! If you feel it is not safe to let your son walk alone yet, don't. You don't want to deal with...
Walking to School and Back from School.
Asked by B.B. from Omaha
on August 17, 2006
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My son is ten years old and I let him walk to school because his friends lives a few blocks away. I'm having a lot of fear about it on this day and age. He walks with ...
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- I agree with your concern. Unfortunately, far too many kids/teens have disappeared "just a few blocks from home." There are a number of unsolved child deaths in the Om...
- Your son, as well as any child who is 10 thru 18 feels that they are 'big enough' to do what Actual ADULTS do. The reality is, that children are so 'smart' becau...
- My daughter is only 2yrs. old, so I may not be in the best position to give advice. Are the blocks that he is alone, private residential streets in a safe neighbo...
Frustrating Pick Up/drop off for preschool...other Option Is a LONG Bus Ride...
Asked by A.G. from Provo
on September 14, 2011
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My three year old attends the local special ed preschool for a severe language delay. It's been wonderful...he's doing great. They spent last year rebuilding the sch...
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- If you are that against the bus ride, it would seem you have already found your best alternative. However, it sounds like the pick up/drop off issue should be addre...
- My daughter only goes to Prek in the afternoons (so I understand not wanting to have to get him up earlier) but her ride is roughly 45 minutes - sometimes an hour. It'...
- Even though it's only little kids, that's a long ride. It was a long ride for me when I was in HS and had a similar commute. Even if you put him on the bus, consid...
Halloween at School
Asked by M.O. from Savannah
on October 24, 2011
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My sons elementary school is having a Halloween party but they can't dress up. That to me is the best part. Anyone else have kids in school that aren't allowing dress up?
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- At my son's public kindergarten, it is on a class by class basis. Apparently, we got stuck with a bunch of kids in our class who are "offended" by Halloween. So, we ...
- My school does literacy day on halloween. As long as it is not scary you can dress up however you want as long as it is a character from a book! You do have to bring i...
- Ours but I'm glad. Some of the costumes and accesories are too gory and scary and look too real for my taste.
School Supplies
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on August 1, 2012
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Do you shop in store for school supplies or online? Can you buy a school supply pack through the school? I have recent'y gone to shopping online for school supplies ...
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- I can usually find all the school supplies that my GD needs at our local dollar store. Can't beat that price!
- I shop in store. School doesn't supply a pack. However, local grocery stores provide a pack. So far I've spent $12 but have $6 rebate on the way. There isn't a list f...
- My son is going into 1st grade. Last year for kindergarten, I bought through the school. This years pack was $75. I decided to shop on my own to see the difference of ...
How Is the School in America?
Asked by E.V. from Phoenix
on July 20, 2012
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My son will go to school August. This is the first time for all of us,and a new experience for us because we are not American.
The principal told us that there will ...
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- I think you should try to attend the Meet the Teacher night. Having a chance to meet the teacher ans see the classroom before he attends is very important. Hopefully...
- All schools are different. What grade? Kindergarten? It's nice if you can be there on his first day, or any time the schools will allow you to be there. It's als...
- If there is no preschool orientation, then call and ask if you can speak to someone about your specific concerns, as you will miss the meet the teacher night, are new ...
After School Care
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on February 27, 2008
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I am looking into after school child care. What should I expect to pay?
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- Are you in Lewisville? LISD has an extended school program that is wonderful. My two boys walk from the classroom to the cafeteria. They have a snack, playtime, home...
- $110..thats high. I pay $116/week 5 day fulltime for my 5 yr old Pre-k. My son's school will be $75/week for afterschool care when he starts Kindergarten in the fall.
- i looked into this recently. for them to take/pick up my son from school it was $110 per week near me...
After School Pick Up
Asked by J.M. from Boston
on September 3, 2010
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Since my husband was laid off last year, we decided I should go back to work full-time (I am a teacher.) I had been working before, but my days didn't start so early ...
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- No need to worry about people judging you... do you know how LUCKY you are to have BOTH of you working? There are many of us educators who didn't get a classroom thi...
- Weather permitting, I would opt for the walk. Exercise, plus focused family time that isn't being interrupted by toys or television or making dinner. There's plenty ...
- i didn't like my kids being in daycare either, and we too had to make it work. nerts to anyone who is too stupid to get that. i love the idea of the daily walk. you c...
