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You are very justiified, if it were me I would blast them good, my daughter sends me an text message as soon as she walks in the door, I expect her to be home same time every day, no text message I worry...so ya rip them a new one!!
I don't blame you for being pissed off. A phone call was definately in order and should have been arranged by the teacher.Kid's that walk home are more at risk than those that picked up everyday. I would contact the school for sure.
Sum, i can relate...this happened to me recently. my oldest is in grade 5 too. I think your justified.......if you have all the facts.
i know at times my daugher will fib a bit and twist things..(i am in means suggesting yours did) to hang out later after school with her friends and socialize etc.
My suggestion would be to find out forsure that the teacher/school asked them to stay. If that is indeed the case i would defientely visit or write the teacher and principal and explain to them that you need to know that your child is coming home late and your other concerns. A notice or phone call should have been sent home by the school without a doubt.
i know at times my daugher will fib a bit and twist things..(i am in means suggesting yours did) to hang out later after school with her friends and socialize etc.
My suggestion would be to find out forsure that the teacher/school asked them to stay. If that is indeed the case i would defientely visit or write the teacher and principal and explain to them that you need to know that your child is coming home late and your other concerns. A notice or phone call should have been sent home by the school without a doubt.
he is definitely telling the truth....i was over to the school and he was not on the playground .....i drove around to his friends houses etc......he was definitely at the school helping
i am going to take the w/e and think about what i am going to say and also to calm down
i am going to take the w/e and think about what i am going to say and also to calm down
Oh man, i hear you....whoosah for a bit before going into the school. You have every right to be mad. i'd be right there with ya if it was me. That school needs a talkin too
I would definatly phone the school or visit them and voice your concerns about that. I wouldn't be too pleased either. But also make sure you have calmed down before talking to them.
Hope that never happens again.
Hope that never happens again.
You have a right to be angry, and this seems to be the ideal place to vent before you start getting angry with the teacher. Here are a few questions for you. Were you sent a note regarding the dance, and if so did it mentioned the time, and after activity clean up? One assumes that the kids, or some kids will help to clean up their mess after class activities, dance included. Why didn't you go and inquire in the school when you didn't see your child? Your child should ask to use the school phone in the future, so as to let you know what's happening and especially so you won't be angry, worried, or being ticked off.
Something tells me that you could bring this up in parent teacher meeting when you are feeling much calmer. A little advice from a parent who has a grown child.....get involve in the school, in fundraising, parent teacher council meetings, volunteer for a class trip if you can. Be actively involve in your child's education, and you will not only learn more, you will get to understand and appreciate your child's teacher as well.
I wounldn't call or write them... I would walk my butt in there and speak to the principal personally. But then that is just me.
When you told me about this earlier Sum, my heart went to my throat for you. I can't imagine the panic I'd be experiencing if my child didn't show up on time after school. Luckily I pick her up and drop her off so thats not an issue YET..
I think you're doing the right thing by approaching it in a calm manner.
I'm sure your boy was being honest but could there be a bit more? Was he TOLD to stay? or did he offer to? Might be a big difference in opinions on that.
I have a hard time believing that a teacher would make a child stay without notifying the parent or getting permission. If that is the case thats definitely a matter to be taken up with the principal and the teacher.. a simple request that in the future you are informed of any reasons for keeping your son past his normal school day.
I think you're doing the right thing by approaching it in a calm manner.
I'm sure your boy was being honest but could there be a bit more? Was he TOLD to stay? or did he offer to? Might be a big difference in opinions on that.
I have a hard time believing that a teacher would make a child stay without notifying the parent or getting permission. If that is the case thats definitely a matter to be taken up with the principal and the teacher.. a simple request that in the future you are informed of any reasons for keeping your son past his normal school day.
had that happen to me, half an hour late, and I was picked up by the cops. school finished at 3pm, and cops picked my up at 330. Thing was I told my parents, I as going to be late that night. A matter of forty minutes, I don't think should be enough to really get mad at it, and although it was not said before, it also shows I feel, that some trust should be given and should be a little more time before a panic ensues. an hour an a half two hours ok but anything less than an hour, I dont feel its necessary.
I don't disagree with the "reactions" of the parents posted on here..but i would just like to add..
This is a perfect opportunity to "teach" your child how you want them to react in a given situation...sometimes its hard for children to understand your "fears" when you are just telling them, until it happens...they can't see the how it affects you...
This is a perfect opportunity to "teach" your child how you want them to react in a given situation...sometimes its hard for children to understand your "fears" when you are just telling them, until it happens...they can't see the how it affects you...
Yes, send a message to the teacher and to the school principal. L.
Please let us know how it went.
I disagree that it makes a difference if the child volunteered to stay or was told to stay. The point is that the teacher knows full well that parents will be worried when their kids don't come home on time- and the teacher is the adult in that situation. In speaking with many teacher friends they've all said that they'd have walked the kid to the office to call home & check that it wouldn't be a problem.
Good luck tomorrow with the school- let us know what happens!
Good luck tomorrow with the school- let us know what happens!
Again...i'm agreeing with the parents responses here...but once again thats why i said that it is a good opportunity to "teach" your child how to react in such a situation...
My children know that when they go to school the teachers and administrative staff are the "authority" figures there...so yes if they were told by a teacher they would most likely do whatever was asked of them...unless they knew it was against MY RULES..and then in that case they don't care who you are..they will tell you their "MOM" said......
My children know that when they go to school the teachers and administrative staff are the "authority" figures there...so yes if they were told by a teacher they would most likely do whatever was asked of them...unless they knew it was against MY RULES..and then in that case they don't care who you are..they will tell you their "MOM" said......
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child gets home from school at 3:25 every day....today he was still not home at 3:50......comes in the door at 4:00 and says that they had a dance at school today and the teacher had asked the kids that walk to stay and help clean up....no phone calls to parents or anything....these are kids in grade five ffs.....i drove around all over town worried about him missing......am i justified in being pissed and thinking of sending a nasty letter to the teacher and the principal of the school????
what would you do????