tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post3862265063224122854..comments2023-09-18T10:25:26.878-05:00Comments on A Shot in the Dark: The Principal of the ThingSandra Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16664436447708465809noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-7142898664246606512007-05-19T06:48:00.000-05:002007-05-19T06:48:00.000-05:00I feel for you. We are gearing up for our fight w...I feel for you. We are gearing up for our fight with the middle school which we know is pending. Gonna start early next year when she starts 5th grade. Our school nurse already warned us we would be facing recalcitrance on the part of the middle school nurse. Yes, we have a 504 Plan and an IEP. We have the IEP so we can be flexible about changes in routine, they work hand in hand. In our Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-50512151640693501392007-01-17T10:44:00.000-06:002007-01-17T10:44:00.000-06:00Sandra, I've got a perfect solution - have all of ...Sandra, I've got a perfect solution - have all of those people who deem themselves to "be in charge" go and stick their heads into a snowbank - preferably this week, while it's still cold.Minnesota Nicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170043587010711783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-8922064874701313132007-01-16T18:14:00.001-06:002007-01-16T18:14:00.001-06:00Wow...I am so frustrated when I read/hear this. It...Wow...I am so frustrated when I read/hear this. It is so important that your child has someone to go with him to the nurse's office. It is very dangerous to go alone. Additionally, it takes about an hour to recover mentally from a low blood sugar. I just learned this at an ADA seminar. We need a national overhaul for public school protocall for type 1 kids.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569173352036484076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-76323691208306860982007-01-16T18:14:00.000-06:002007-01-16T18:14:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569173352036484076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-64210766755505184772007-01-16T18:01:00.000-06:002007-01-16T18:01:00.000-06:00Sandra: Have been thru lots of the same stuff tha...Sandra: Have been thru lots of the same stuff that you are talking about. My son (11 today) has had nothing but walls to break down since he was 7. Private schools do not have to comply with federal mandates, HOWEVER, if they get $1 from the government for lunches or books, they HAVE to comply with a 504. Our part time nurses come from the public school and take very good care of him..even Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-37356637790337848412007-01-15T13:45:00.000-06:002007-01-15T13:45:00.000-06:00Hang in there!!! Middle school can be the pits for...Hang in there!!! Middle school can be the pits for many reasons, and dealing with such a situation compounds it. Also, it sounds like this principal needs to remember why he entered the education field to begin with.Jess Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987689969282168406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-58572218486585742542007-01-14T23:32:00.000-06:002007-01-14T23:32:00.000-06:00Thanks for the encouraging words.
When I wrote ...Thanks for the encouraging words. <br /><br />When I wrote this post-- hell, pretty much since attending that meeting early last week -- I've been in a funk. <br /><br />I was just <i>really</i> looking forward to working with a new principal next year... <i>sigh</i>.<br /><br />Julia-<br /><br />I'm with you on getting in touch with the school nurse (oh yeah, they've got one).<br /><br />In Sandra Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664436447708465809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-12535054879320201852007-01-14T22:02:00.000-06:002007-01-14T22:02:00.000-06:00Oh Sandra - I don't blame you for feeling exhauste...Oh Sandra - I don't blame you for feeling exhausted. I get exhausted just THINKING about my kid going to school. <br /><br />I don't have any advice for you - but I know, when the time comes, you will be up front for Joseph with the school and you will do what is necessary to keep him safe. It's scary, it's horrible that we (Parents) have to do this to ensure our kid is safe at school, but I Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174978790549584487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-65444183178293132652007-01-14T20:17:00.000-06:002007-01-14T20:17:00.000-06:00Oh, and Felix, ethnic diversity is something that ...Oh, and Felix, ethnic diversity is something that many people like. It means that they're going to school with people who aren't exactly like themselves, who have different ideas and beliefs and cultures. It broadens the mind and expands horizons. School isn't solely about academics and you can learn just as much from your classmates as you can out of a book. Open minds are wonderful things.Major Bedheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17669161302510096751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-10065561858518157402007-01-14T20:15:00.000-06:002007-01-14T20:15:00.000-06:00Does the school have its own nurse? If so, get on...Does the school have its own nurse? If so, get on the phone with her now and get her on your side. Bribe her with cookies or Dunkin Donuts gift cards or whatever it takes, but get her on your side. Hopefully she'll have some backbone and will help you when you have to go in and state what you want. <br /><br />Do you have a 504 in place right now? If not, get one. Now. Do not pass go, do Major Bedheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17669161302510096751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-52987361634798796722007-01-14T17:28:00.000-06:002007-01-14T17:28:00.000-06:00What does ethnic diversity have to do w/anything? ...What does ethnic diversity have to do w/anything? Priorities instead should be given to the Academic programs rather than the social programs that the school offers. Focus on Character Development and Integrity w/ the ability for your son to be able to make his own decisions.BetterCellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667917240368089110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-77345650916726947642007-01-14T16:51:00.000-06:002007-01-14T16:51:00.000-06:00Way to go on the award. Good luck with the fight....Way to go on the award. Good luck with the fight. i can't imagine, and it makes me frustrated just "hearing" what that principal had to say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-46196483175244148032007-01-14T01:05:00.000-06:002007-01-14T01:05:00.000-06:00I wish I had some wise words about this subject bu...I wish I had some wise words about this subject but I am so angry about that Principal's comments that all I can think of is probably not very contructive. <br /><br />I will offer this, Sandra you are one of those awesome moms that can pull something like this off. Especially with such a great kid! <br /><br />We are here for you!Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14508213573891885604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-57285025426908925602007-01-13T23:28:00.000-06:002007-01-13T23:28:00.000-06:00Yeah, I'm tired just thinking about it too.
I wis...Yeah, I'm tired just thinking about it too.<br /><br />I wish I remembered more about what my mom did in term of school stuff when I was growing up.Scott K. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601851114190791084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-91558871093815753602007-01-13T20:59:00.000-06:002007-01-13T20:59:00.000-06:00Sandra - Although I can't understand how you much ...Sandra - Although I can't understand how you much be feeling - because I've never been exactly where you are myself, I am hoping the best for you and Joseph. <br /><br />I just KNOW that you'll handle all the curves that get thrown you this year. And I KNOW that no matter how tired you are, you'll help Joseph to be well - and succeed - to overcome the challenges with a positive attitude. <br /Nicole Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847231791131970750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-61908458052831944152007-01-13T16:20:00.000-06:002007-01-13T16:20:00.000-06:00Sandra, I know this is hard. Every year more batt...Sandra, I know this is hard. Every year more battles. Just when you think you have them where they need to be, it all changes up. <br />The lunch thing is hard, Taylor's school is like that too. Most of the kids don't eat because it takes too long to get through the line and it just is no longer cool to bring your lunch. <br />If you have a nurse coordinator for your district, she can Vivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276484548667354919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-72105260648732354162007-01-13T12:44:00.000-06:002007-01-13T12:44:00.000-06:00I feel for you too. It's a ways off for me, but e...I feel for you too. It's a ways off for me, but even the current fight against the TV on at daycare is exhausting... I just can't imagine what it's going to be like when they are older and things are more complicated.OhTheJoyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031731198115388411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-60910032423470223322007-01-13T11:52:00.000-06:002007-01-13T11:52:00.000-06:00This makes me exhausted even thinking about it. I...This makes me exhausted even thinking about it. I hope things work out for you. I can't believe that about the lunch line. What a way to not take responsibility for the problem and look for a solution.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841767505240383644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-30072102890569024502007-01-13T11:34:00.000-06:002007-01-13T11:34:00.000-06:00I feel for you Sandra. A whole new school with a ...I feel for you Sandra. A whole new school with a whole new way of doing things and trying to get EVERYONE on board with the same plan.<br /><br />You're paving the way for me, so I wish I could give you advice.<br /><br />The only thing I could suggest is to talk to the middle school nurse now to see how she'd do things and work with her now so that you don't have to wade through everything at Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11082031887238694358noreply@blogger.com