School Administration: Simmons
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Bullying
Asked by S.G. from Oklahoma City
on September 23, 2010
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ok so this is my daughter's second year at this school she is in. one of the girls that was in her class last year but not this year is bullying to the point of pushin...
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- I read the other posts, which I agree with regarding working with the school. However, no one called you out on your instructions to push or hit back, and "make it cou...
- Bullying is a huge problem. You should definitely talk to the school about it. Especially since it's happening on school grounds. You can keep your daughter away f...
- You should ask for an immediate conference with the teacher and ask her to invite the principal, also. Discuss your concerns with them and begin immediately to docume...
Bullying...To Hit Back or Not
Asked by K.O. from Washington DC
on May 31, 2007
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Hello everyone!!
Here is my issue; I have a fourth grader who has been bullied all year long by the same child. I have been to school on numerous occasions talking to...
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- I truely feel for you in this situation.The schools are absolutely NO help when this problem occurs.To them it is a he said she said situation,when in fact IF they pai...
- Dear Kristen, My response may not be PC, but I think your son needs to clock the guy once and for all. It may be all that is needed to let the bully and others know...
- Hello K.! I am so sorry your son is having to deal with that. Unfortunately your school has not adopted the programs regarding bullying that some have. My childrens...
Three Girls Picking on My Daughter
Asked by S.J. from Des Moines
on March 6, 2012
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My daughter has three classmates that like to pick on her. She may bring some of this on herself because she's a super extrovert and it may bother some of the other k...
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- If its 3 of the same kids all the times I would consider it bullying. I would bring it up at conferences.
- no, my child, this falls under the "come to mamma bear, and let mamma bear DEAL WITH THIS FOR YOU " the only way you are going to get results, instead of the teacher t...
- Sounds familiar. My daughter's class has only 5 other girls in it. It seems like one of the girls in particular is causing a lot of problems. If she doesn't get her...
School Questions
Asked by M.D. from Austin
on May 21, 2009
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We just received our child's end of year conference report from her teacher. She began First grade reading well past middle of first grade level. She is ending first g...
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- Michelle, you are doing a good job to seek help for your precious daughter. I hope you get answers from moms who have recent experience with a similar situation. I c...
- It could be the teacher. When my brilliant boy started school, his 1st & 2nd grade teachers both told me he was "on level and right where he needed to be." I was qui...
- We've also dealt with similar situations. Although kids have always been cruel - it seems as if they are learning to be cruel at a much younger age. If your daught...
When Do I Step In
Asked by M.A. from Shreveport
on March 3, 2008
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I have always felt it very important to let kids work out the issues they can on their own...however, my daughter is in the 5th grade - new to the school this year and...
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- NOW!! If you daughter has chosen a friend who can lead her down the wrong path and by that I mean any path that is not in line with your values than you need to step i...
- I think you are on target with the "let the kids handle it themselves" however it is difficult to do that when you see your child being picked on. My daughter is in ...
- M., continue to teach your daughter what is right...maybe suggest that she spend time with other friends, support her and encourage her.....maybe suggest that "she" yo...
Mean Girls
Asked by M.B. from Dallas
on February 7, 2011
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Hi Moms! My daughter is 6 years old and in first grade in public school. She's always loved school, and still does. But she has mentioned some things about girls in...
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- Our elementary school was written about in the newspaper for the anti-bullying program. I think the girls are much kinder to each other than in my memory of girlhood s...
- I'm so sorry. Girls can be so mean! I would have a conversation with her about true frienship, and that anyone who uses their "frienship" as a threat to be taken away ...
- I've got a second grade boy and you're right--that doesn't happen with boys. They very easily figure out the pecking order and go about their lives. Girls though--ve...
Catty Girls
Asked by N.A. from Harrisburg
on March 10, 2010
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So my daughter is in fourth grade and seems to be having problems with a few girls in her class. One girl in particular seems to be heading the expedition to taunt an...
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- You need to get invovled you daughter needs you too. Just remember that you wished your mother had gotten involved by all means help her out. You also need to let you ...
- Although your daughter will probably deal with this type of behavior many times through out her life it has gone a little too far now. Email the teacher again with you...
- Sorry to hear what your daughter is going through and LOVE that you want to get involved! In answer to your question and I haven’t had any experience in this but my ...
Teen Gossip Hurts Kids
Asked by H.M. from Kansas City
on September 26, 2010
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hi i just wanted to know how to handle teen gossip it is making kids very up set because girls tease other girls by calling them names,making fun of their looks and i ...
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- hey H. i think that if bullying happens at school to your friends or family like neices,nephews, you need to tell a parent or teacher so it does not get worse!!
- There are 2 books that will help.. One is "Odd Girl Out " by Rachel Simmons.. Get 2 copies and read it with your daughter. and "Queen Bees and Wanna Bees" by Rachel Wi...
- Hi H., I have a granddaughter named H. Jo, you have had some good advice and comments. What I have done in the past my daughter is grown and I have grandchildren, ...
Edward Hospital vs Rush Copley
Asked by L.F. from Chicago
on June 9, 2009
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I just found out that I am pregnant with baby #3. Baby #1 was born in the Alternative Birthing Center at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, and I had a wonderful bir...
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- Everyone's experience is going to be different. My neighbor had her son at Rush and loved it. I had my son a little less than a year ago at Edwards and I absolutely ...
- I was at West Sub for my first and Rush Copley for the next tw. I like Rush much better. Karren Barr and Noreen are terrifice midwives. I used the birthing tub, and...
- I had two great experiences at Rush, but I did have an epidural. But I do agree the staff and nurses were great and it was clean. My ob was Ellen Embry through womens ...
Homeschooling Groups
Asked by M.S. from Corpus Christi
on March 3, 2008
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Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone could tell me about some homeschooling groups in the Corpus area. We are new to Corpus and to homeschooling and would love t...
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- I don't homeschool, my kids are still young. However, my neighbor across the street homeschools her three kids. She is involved in a group at Windsor Park Church. I...
- Hi M., My name is C. Redman. I live in the Annaville area. What part of Corpus do you reside in? All tho I am not homeschooling, I like adult conversation as well. My...
- HOST is the biggest one: Phone: ###-###-#### Email: ____@____.com http://www.stxh.org There are a couple more, but I can't find info on them right now. I also k...
