Parent & Teacher Meetings
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Teacher at School
Asked by S.G. from Dallas
on January 28, 2011
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Hello Ladies, O.K. here goes. My daughter is in the 7th grade and has been running summer track for years. Well, now that she is in middle school she can run for th...
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- You know what I think is your the mom and if it doesn't feel right then go with your gut. I do not agree that you should ignore it. When it comes to our children you ...
- It sounds a little creepy, and if he persists I would talk to someone at the school. Your daughter doesnt need that on top just trying to be a teenager
- Be cautious, be aware and keep your eyes on him. Seeing "red-flags" and taking precautions isn't accusing anyone of anything and sometimes these things work themselve...
How to Be a Teacher
Asked by L.A. from Houston
on October 13, 2011
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Hello Moms, i am now in a very good Job which pays very well and also i work from home. so no issues here. But i had this passion for teaching eversince i remember , s...
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- I'm not 100% sure on this, but I think you will need a degree in elementary education or early childhood education if you want to be the lead teacher. Again, I'm not ...
- I would check into your state guidelines for early education. If you have a college degree then you can take early education classes/workshops/etc. In NJ you have to h...
- Start by visiting your local community college, most offer certificates and/or degrees in early childhood education. You can secure a better position and make more mo...
Teacher Absent from School
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on December 1, 2012
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What do you feel is an acceptable amount of time a teacher should be away from her class during the school year? Baring that there are occasional training sessions du...
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- 10 absences per school year means they call in sick AT LEAST once a month. That is too much. Personally, I believe that with the entire summer off, two weeks out f...
- I think the teacher had the flu and stayed home so that the kids didn't get it. Sometimes my kids have "substitutes" while the teacher is in the building. She is t...
- I was going to write the exact same thing as the below poster, about being a regular sub in one building. I, too, could work in my kids' school every single day if I ...
Looking to Meet Great Couples
Asked by A.M. from Sacramento
on December 20, 2006
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Ok so my husband and I agree that we are stuck in a rut so to speak. We would love to have some "couple" friends. We each have our own friends but none that we can han...
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- Hi A. :) I can relate. I'm a SAHM with two kids, boy age 3.5 and girl age 6 months. Over the years our friends have just kinda disappeared (moved away or drifted ap...
- My family and I live outside the Eugene area, and I know what you’re talking about. The problem that my husband and I both have is we both take forever to makes frie...
- I wish i could help you out but my husband and i have lived here for a year and still havent really made any couple friends either. He has his friends and i have mine....
Are/were You a Teacher?
Asked by N.E. from Honolulu
on December 19, 2009
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I am thinking about going back to school to become an Elementary School Teacher. If you are/were a teacher, were you satisfied with your career choice? Anything you'd ...
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- Hey there N., I was a teacher for 17 (taught every grade from 1st-5th) years and loved it. It's a great career. The rewards are far reaching, the hours and vacation...
- omg, are you in socal right now? There are absolutely no jobs! (check EDJOIN.ORG) If you are not planning on getting into it for several years then maybe it will be ...
- I'm sorry I can't answer, but I wanted to chime in and keep an eye on this question. I'm actually in exactly the same situation. I'm thinking about starting to go ba...
Activities for Newborn to Meet Friends
Asked by D.D. from Dallas
on May 21, 2010
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I have a 3 month old daughter that will be an only child. We do not have any family, friends or a neighborhood that has children our daughters’ age. Therefore my hus...
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- She reeeeeally doesn't need friends right now. You do. But she doesn't. She needs warmth, love, and security. Which is learned from getting her needs met (food whe...
- Check out meetup.com. That's where I found my playgroup and many of them have specific focuses (I'm sure there is a working mom one in the area). Most good ones have...
- It sounds like maybe you need to get out and socialize more than your baby does, which is totally normal by the way! I would suggest that you find some social outlets...
Mean Teacher
Asked by T.M. from Philadelphia
on January 13, 2011
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My daughter is in 1st grade. She is 6 and is the youngest in the class. (summer baby) She is slow with her classwork and homework. She can get it if you work with ...
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- Hi, T.: It sounds like you are overwhelmed with all the responsibilities that are on your shoulders. Do you have family members that can shoulder some of the time n...
- First step is to talk with the school counselor if there is one. If not talk with the principal. You have to go up the "chain of command." You can't just switch te...
- Coming from a person who is a teacher and a mom, there is absolutely no excuse for her to have 3 hours of homework a night. Do I get frustrated at kids who don't brin...
Advise on Teacher
Asked by S.W. from Tallahassee
on August 16, 2007
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I have just found out my child's new second grade teacher. He had a hard time last year.
Ok - I am updating my entry...
I freaked out about my child's teacher. ...
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- well, i would say that what you don't want to happen to your child (needless labeling) has already happened to that teacher. and i'm sure that isn't an easy thing for ...
- i have read some of the responces and yes they will give them a class with all problem children my daughter is autistic and is in a class of all autistic children. the...
- As a teacher myself, I have to say I find it hard to believe a teacher would be given a class full of so called "problem kids." Most teachers work as a team with the o...
She Wants to Meet Her Dad!
Asked by M.L. from Las Vegas
on July 6, 2007
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As you all know I have 3 children and 2 of them live elsewhere. But I'm tring to figure out what it is I need to do for my littlest child. She is 12 and has been so sa...
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- i take it you do not where he is at? i think your daughter is old enough to face the truth-u've tried to get in contact w/o response...shoot-maybe SHE should write the...
- My niece has not seen her dad since she was about five. Her response was different from your daughter's in that when he tried to reunite she wanted nothing to do with...
- My daughter never met her father either. While she was still quite young I had to tell her that he chose not to have anything to do with us or her because he didn't kn...
Teacher Problems
Asked by J.L. from Pittsburgh
on April 22, 2010
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My son is terrified of his Teacher. He is so scared that he can't get his work completed and now she is try to fail him he is only in the second grade. I've tried to ...
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- Are you kidding? Did you tell the principal that she is refusing your requests for meetings? I would demand a sit-down with the princiapl, counselor and the teacher. T...
- I don't get it. Are you sure you've actually talked with the principal? I mean concerning the subject that the teacher will not set up a meeting? What I would do is...
- Hi, Jenn: Check with your school board that is over the school. Good luck. D.
