Sunday, February 21, 2010

True Story

While sitting at parent-teacher conference this last week, I discussed possible solutions with the teacher to help my child make sure work is turned in. We've had some issues with work not being turned in. I am all for my child learning self reliance and responsibility, but this is the third grade we talking about here and there still needs to be guidance.

The conversation begins with me asking,
"Do you call for the kids to turn in their homework each morning or at certain time during the day?" 
(I wonder what the classroom routine is. I wonder if my child is just not hearing this "call" for work, if she is day dreaming or if she is even aware that homework needs to be turned in.)

To this question, I get the reply,
"That's a really good idea. 
I think I will start doing that."

I was speechless.

5 comments:

Andrea said...

Are 3rd graders supposed to read their teachers minds? I'm glad you helped the teacher have a 'light bulb moment.'

Shay Brackney said...

Nothin' like having to teach the teacher...sheesh.

cbp said...

Hey Julie-
I was just reading this and absolutely laughed out loud!
Now that I'm almost done with kids in the public school system (only 2 more years!) all I can say is "thank goodness". We've definitely had our fair share of crazy teachers, some really incompetent ones and thankfully a few really good ones. Good luck with the joys of schooling...keep working with those teachers, sometimes it is the only way to get your kids the education they need! Go MOM!

Gary and Shelice Murphy said...

hilarious...scary, but hilarious! The good news is she was open to questions and ideas. Still chuckling...

Todd and Lisa said...

HELLO!? That is CRAZY!! hmm...

Nice to catch up. Happy Belated bday to Andrew!! Today is Christen's 9th. I dont want her to grow up!!