Parents and school involvement
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| Thu, 08-23-2007 - 8:49am |
My question stems from a personal experience. My middle child is starting kindergarten next week. I've become fairly close with one of my dd's friend's moms- this is her first child entering the school system. She WOH, I do not, plus I have experience with the school, so she's been calling me with questions and comments.
It started to go bad when she called to complain that the kindy orientation is during the day- when she is working. Then it led to complaints about the parents' read aloud program (when the kids are in library) and other opportunities for volunteerism in the school. I get that these things aren't convenient for her, but I'm getting annoyed with the complaining. How can the kids have an orientation at night when they go to school during the day? None of these events are mandatory for parents or kids. And plenty of activities are scheduled for evenings: Back to school night, the PTA picnic, etc.
She thinks because she can't participate, no one should be able to, apparently. Plenty of WOHP do show up for these things. I think she's being unrealistic if she thought she could put a couple of kids through school without ever taking a vacation day. Am I wrong? Am I missing something here?

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Why?
PumpkinAngel
Religious education.
PumpkinAngel
I can get workbooks (preschool through elementary) at my local grocery/drug stores. They can be bought online, through local homeschool coops/conventions, at teacher supply stores, etc. They aren't all that hard to find if one wants them.
Chris
The truth may be out there but lies are in your head. Terry Pratchett
You could always call them up and ask. Or even easier, look up your local school district's website.
Chris
The truth may be out there but lies are in your head. Terry Pratchett
If you don't know what it is, how do you know you can't teach it or find it somewhere besides the school?
PumpkinAngel
There is always the internet.
Chris
The truth may be out there but lies are in your head. Terry Pratchett
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