Shoot the Breeze With the Cooler Crew - Peoplesforum Edition

Hayden heights isn't too bad, I was just surprized at the bullying that was going on, and right in front of me! like I wasn't even there! I suppose he thought maybe cuz I wasn't a teacher that I wouldn't do anything, BOY WAS HE WRONG!

THX... In some respects, YOU ARE A LOVE!!! Thanks for the switch!

In udder respects... Well... You dope! Here, allow me to rephrase the question:

"THX, do you know how I could call, e-mail - a letter would take too long, and I don't know how to yodel not to mention they'd not HEAR it from here... - Marley and Aretmis? If you would, please sir, e-gram me with the info, I would be indebted to you."

Yeah, he izz, Digger. But a funny one. He keeps me laughing, enkneeweigh. :D

Night all I am out of hear.

Me too, SCD'S!

HOW DO I CONTACT MARLEY AND ARTEMIS???

I have marley's cell number

Do you guys tell the teachers? About the bullying? If so, don't they do anything???

Hay! You tried, THX! And that's what counts! THANKS!!!

SCDs LL, THX, and Digger!

Reg, how does Marely feel about being called at this time of night? When's the best time to call him, do you know? I don't want to bee bugging him needlessly if he's working.

I'm so glad I'm not a mom to younger children. I don't know what I'd do/how I'd keep my cool.

hehe that didn't help much:)

Just tell me if/when you want his number and I'll egram it to you.

Would you please. E-gram me with it?

And you're pretty sure ittiz otay to call? I'll tell them you said Marley could be sleeping and if he is, I'll take responsibility so that you don't run the risk of potential probs.

Thank you VERY MUCH, Reg!

Well, I'm outta here, hopefully for the nite. I've not been sleeping well - or eating well. Ate today for the first time since one slice o'pizza on... What? Valentine's Day????

SCDs and MCL you guys!

Thanks, Reg!

Goodnight Green.

LL and lisa - My kids have been out of school for a long time so I can't be much help - but I know Webster was a great school when my kids attended and I understand they are much the same now in how that school operates during the day. Not that there aren't some issues - every school has some of that crap.

There are also all the newer charter schools that some families I have talked to feel are good choices for them.

I think the best thing is to visit open houses and ask for tours and discuss the concerns you have had up til now. You just might find the right fit for your children and for you.

As Terry knows, Webster is where our girls attend. They each had the same teacher for kindergarten. She called us at home within the first 2 weeks just to see how things were going for our child, if we had any concerns - and gave us her home phone #.

There are spats and teasing and I suppose some bullying that goes on, but for the most part any behavior that isn't respectful is dealt with quickly.

I am most impressed with the wide range of subject matter they have available to them. They each have taken a second language since kindergarten (they expose the kids to the different languages available in kindergarten - like sampler classes), woodshop, science, music, prealgebra. It is the only elemtary school in the system that has 2 full time gifted and talented teachers.

We looked at some other schools a year or so ago. Mainly because of the exposure to more behavior problems than we would like. But after visiting a couple of the charter schools and one or two private ones, we decided to stay put. None of the schools we saw came close to the level of learning they have where they are.

It would be nice to believe that my child will never be picked on, or teased, or have some kid try to steal stuff from them on the bus; but that's just not reality. Kids can be terribly cruel! I've just tried to teach them how to handle themselves in those sticky situations, and to tell us about the times that they didn't feel comfortable so we can talk about them, and so far, so good.

I'll put away my soap box for now....

Just one more thought before I hit the bed...

At least at our school, they allow us to go in and visit the classrooms in the Spring for the grade level our children will enter the following fall, and to request a particular teacher. It's made clear that parent request is not the first criteria considered, but so far we've gotten our wishes.

Might be something to consider if overall the schools your kids are at seem to be good, or you really want something close to home, or with particular hours.

With that, goodnight and SCD's!

Goodnight Mom! SCDs to you and yours.

:) new riddles are posted for those who want to play.

I'm heading for the sheets. Goodnight, SCDs and MCL to coolerheads everywhere!

JOE!

I was watching it earlier tonight and got tired of waiting for people to post. I was surprised it was still there when I came back.

I was kinda surprised there wasn't more activity on here, boards are slowin down I guess.

I love it! I'm gonna use it too.

lol that's too cute!

OTS is on Lunch..

blah mornings suck :P it's too early to be perky! lol

You can go to the main page of www.coolertimes.com and click the clownz link. VJ and 2 Dope have a new feature for the cooler heads :)

Clue Master "Brain teasers brought to you by the letters OTS and the handle KC0GRN." 2/18/04 11:31pm

Good morning Lisa :)

Nada... just hanging...

Hey go over and take a shot at the riddles :)

Terry cracked me up when she said it was like waiting for the clues all over again :)

Kinda quiet in here this morning.....