"Assignment" from Room Mother
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"Assignment" from Room Mother
| Mon, 06-11-2007 - 11:06pm |
David has a couple more days of school left, and the "room mother" decided to make a little surprise for the teacher.

Man, I wrote a nice long response and my computer had a meltdown. Geez!
Anyway, long story short, I would tell witch control mom where to stick it, then I would privately explain to the teacher that David really loved her but this was an assignment that was just too hard for him.
If he or you want to do something special for the teacher in your own way then do that. You do not need to be bullied by the room mom gestapo over some stupid assignment.
BTW, I wouldn't even give her a reason why. It really isn't her business. She wouldn't get it anyway, people like that don't. But if the teacher is that good then she will understand and that is what matters. Not soccer mom from he!!
Renee
I have the same issues. It is hard to tell room mom where to shove it when you know you are stuck with her for what seems to be an eternity! I would certainly want to and I would be in full support if you did. I have had several like this and it makes me want to pull my hair out. Some people are just idiots, as I was told. By the way, you, like me have stumbled on the worst kind of power mom...not only does she give the assignment (like she has that right) but she corners your kid, ARGH!!!
You can either follow the other's advice, which is very sound and smart and just tell her you are doing your own thing and give the teacher the card. I am sure the teacher would be so happy to get it. Or... you could try to avoid the potential conflict and tell the room mom that the assignment is to hard for D as you already explained but her really wanted to participate so he made a special card to go with the gift...
I only suggest this because sometimes I just can't take the stress of these situations. You wouldn't be giving in to her, it would be just as lovely for David and the teacher and you wouldn't have to deal with the potential backlash (hopefully).
Just an idea.
Cassie
Evelyn, I don't understand why it has to be a steriotypical way. If David wants to do a card, then the room mother should stick that in as part of his work. If it a book she is doing, then she can stick this in as David's way of representing HIS feelings towards Mrs. E.
take care,
Anandhi
Christine
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