DYK - Stepping into September

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DYK - Stepping into September
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Wed, 09-01-2010 - 8:03am
DYK - Happy First Day of September.

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Sat, 09-11-2010 - 8:36pm

"dyk so sorry to hear about Maegan giving you trouble again

dyk as long as you're sure that she's just not applying herself and taking her work seriously and that there isn't some underlying learning issue I think you need to be sure she has consequences."

DYK We're very certain that her major problem is laziness and not being organized?

DYK We've worked with her very hard during the summers doing all kinds of school work, so we know what she's capable of?

DYK She's already better/more knowledgeable in math that I am or ever will be?

DYK And when you stay behind her and make her do the work, she really exceeds expectations?

DYK But the teachers don't push and she just doesn't seem to care?

DYK Maegan hasn't cracked a book for a test since school started?

DYK And she started school 1 month ago today?

DYK Even tho I ask, Maegan rarely says she has homework and never does she admit to having a test coming up?

DYK I had to tell her English teacher that I knew nothing about either of the tests Maegan has had in her class?

DYK Maegan is smart enough to know that if she says she has a test, I'll make her study for it?

DYK I have had to mentally prepare myself to follow thru with the consequences no matter how much I don't want to do it?

DYK So if she loses band I will hate it and if she actually fails and has to repeat next year, I will hate that as well, but if it happens, I will not freak out about it?

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Sat, 09-11-2010 - 8:41pm

DYK I'm so glad you're able to stay so positive, Lindsy!

DYK And I think Aaron is way past time to be telling you what you should be doing?

DYK Do what makes you happy!

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Sat, 09-11-2010 - 8:43pm

"DYK Don't forget...he's adorable too!

dyk yes he is! :) and that smile...*sigh*"

DYK Definitely can't hurt to have that kind of scenery around!

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Sat, 09-11-2010 - 8:46pm

"dyk I'm happy to hear the babysitting is going well!

dyk not-so-happy to hear about the runaround with the teachers? Yuck."

DYK Well I think now at least that Maegan knows I am going to do the follow-up, no matter how painful and time-consuming it is?

DYK I have to call the school office Monday morning to ask when Open House is and I guess I'll wind up calling the counselor sometime next week because the teachers are not responding?

DYK Maegan's PE coach did get the email I sent asking for her grades? He mentioned it to Maegan a few days ago, but hasn't bothered to respond? Ugh?

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Sat, 09-11-2010 - 8:49pm

DYK Sounds like a fabulous Sunday to me as well !

DYK So glad Ian is a good running buddy too?

DYK I'm afraid my Sunday will be spent catching up on the yard work, if the weather allows?

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Sat, 09-11-2010 - 8:53pm

dyk the not being able to post was driving me crazy!!!!!



dyk I didn't know what people were talking about until I clicked to post a reply and I heard the click...



dyk....and nothing happened



dyk I got all caught up, and couldn't post any replies for the last 200+ messages



dyk since I have no idea what I last replied to, my recap may well miss a lot, so I'll apologize now



dyk Rebekah, I know it's a pain, but getting in the teachers' faces is likely the only way to get any info from them and the fact that the counselor isn't responding would have me seeing red and appearing in doorways at the building; I sure hope they get the message that you're serious about this and they start cooperating with your requests



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Sat, 09-11-2010 - 8:54pm

"dyk Rebekah, for a 6th wedding I feel the same?

dyk I mean, more power to you to get married again, but to go the full-on wedding route just seems a bit much?

dyk especially when it's causing financial issues for family?"

DYK Yep, I'm afraid I would just have to say 'I'm sorry, we can't make it to the wedding'?

DYK I guess I'm getting very stubborn in my old age?

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Sat, 09-11-2010 - 8:58pm

"dyk Rebekah, I know it's a pain, but getting in the teachers' faces is likely the only way to get any info from them and the fact that the counselor isn't responding would have me seeing red and appearing in doorways at the building; I sure hope they get the message that you're serious about this and they start cooperating with your requests"

DYK I think the teachers/counselors count on the fact that most parents don't have the time to follow up when they don't respond?

DYK Guess what?

DYK I have the time?

DYK I told the English teacher that I didn't want to be a pest, but that Maegan's teachers really do need to know I intend to stay in touch with them and do everything I can to ensure that Maegan has a better school year this year?

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Sat, 09-11-2010 - 9:03pm

dyk what did the PE teacher hope to accomplish by telling Maegan he got an email from you



dyk did he think she'd go home and tell you not to send anymore



dyk which she may well have done, but I know you'll continue on the path that gets you the answers and cooperation you deserve and need to be sure Maegan has a successful year



dyk having neverhad to deal with teachers like this I'm having a hard time wrapping by brain around the whole thing



dyk the worst I remember is the Social Studies teacher who, at open house, told the parents that he understood about busy schedules what with activities and such, so he's accept homework whenever it got turned in, with no late penalties



dyk that's totally unacceptable, and I'm glad that my boys, and so far Marisa too, weren't the types to take advantage of it



dyk stay on top of her teachers and the counselor, and go over heads if you have to -- it's your child's future that's at stake



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Sat, 09-11-2010 - 9:05pm

dyk that was a great recap nancy and thank you, because it would have been my turn to do that



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