The Brick Walls Listen Just as Well Sometimes
Dear Elementary School,
Yes, I know there are only 10 days left of school. Do you realize how tough it is to get kids to keep up with their school work when there are only two weeks left of school? They talk of the parties and the picnics going on all around them. They don't want to focus on anything, let alone multiplication tables.
What is it with teacher communication dropping to NOTHING the last weeks of school? The teacher who used to email me back in 30 minutes has now gone two weeks without responding to my last, long, heart wrenching, email. Don't tell me how unfair it is for me to send stressful emails the last half quarter of school. I'll tell you how unfair it is that he seems to have completely given up and is only looking for escape. The worst part is that because it is the end of the school year, I haven't pushed it. I am wondering on my own if it is worth it to push this man any more. Already, homeschooling my oldest child next fall is appearing to be a very valid option.
It is going to be really hot this coming week. I expect you will be moving P.E. inside. I'll be sending very large water bottles to school with my kids. I have never understood the value in making kids run in the heat.
Oh, and I miss my kids. I am looking forward as much to get them back for the summer as you are looking forward to giving them to me.
Sincerely,
Mom of Bunny, Monkey and Little Bear
Dear Kids,
Just because it is the final weeks of school does not mean you don't have to do your homework. So, just sit down and do it. And just because it is hot out, doesn't mean we get to turn the back yard into a mud puddle every afternoon.
Please drink you water as it will be very hot out. Please don't lose your water bottles..again.
I love you.
Mom
Yes, I know there are only 10 days left of school. Do you realize how tough it is to get kids to keep up with their school work when there are only two weeks left of school? They talk of the parties and the picnics going on all around them. They don't want to focus on anything, let alone multiplication tables.
What is it with teacher communication dropping to NOTHING the last weeks of school? The teacher who used to email me back in 30 minutes has now gone two weeks without responding to my last, long, heart wrenching, email. Don't tell me how unfair it is for me to send stressful emails the last half quarter of school. I'll tell you how unfair it is that he seems to have completely given up and is only looking for escape. The worst part is that because it is the end of the school year, I haven't pushed it. I am wondering on my own if it is worth it to push this man any more. Already, homeschooling my oldest child next fall is appearing to be a very valid option.
It is going to be really hot this coming week. I expect you will be moving P.E. inside. I'll be sending very large water bottles to school with my kids. I have never understood the value in making kids run in the heat.
Oh, and I miss my kids. I am looking forward as much to get them back for the summer as you are looking forward to giving them to me.
Sincerely,
Mom of Bunny, Monkey and Little Bear
Dear Kids,
Just because it is the final weeks of school does not mean you don't have to do your homework. So, just sit down and do it. And just because it is hot out, doesn't mean we get to turn the back yard into a mud puddle every afternoon.
Please drink you water as it will be very hot out. Please don't lose your water bottles..again.
I love you.
Mom
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5 Comments:
We're winding down here too. Since testing is over, we may not have homework.
Nobody is focusing on school.
It seems that the amount of water we want them to drink is directly inverse to how much THEY want to drink. Did I say that right?
Like, right before bed he'll drink a gallon, but all day long he just sips.
Nice post Hun. Insightful.
-= M =-
Sounds like you have a history with that teacher who most definitely should have responded to the message you describe — no doubt about it. One point to keep in mind, however, and I'm sure that you do, is that he is probably worn down to the nubs by now.
Happy Mothers Day Oshee!!!!
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