I think my pre-schooler is the one that I'm going to have the toughtest time with. I mean thoughest getting used to her being gone during the day. I can't tell you about Polenta, but McGee's is a wonderful school. Three in our family went there. We never had any major problems and loved the teachers our kids had.
Where are you sending yours too? Mine goes to Johnson Memorial. Since you have done this before...should I put my daughter's name on the list for K for next year now or wait.
My oldest started 1st grade. Before we got to school we dropped off his brother at the babysitters. My youngest always followed my oldest out of the car, this morning he just sat there and I got him out of the car and he was screaming for his brother to come with him. He's going to have a hard time with it today. He was excited until we got about 2 feet from the classroom. Then he clutched my hand and did good until he gave me a kiss and a hug and wouldn't let me go. I got teary eyed but didn't let a tear fall---until I got in my car! When I left my youngest in his classroom he was better. I hung around just long enough for him to calm down and find his seat. As soon as he did that I exited quietly. I know he's fine and was fine when I left. OH WHAT WILL I DO WHEN HE WON'T LET ME WALK HIM TO CLASS??? I guess I'll rely on the youngest to allow me to do that for a little while! They do grow up way to fast though!
It's been 4 yrs since any of ours were in kindergarten so my memory is a bit rusty. I think we registered the summer before, but you can call the school and check.
Ro, Polenta is a great school. Mrs. Debbie Johnson is in her second full year as the principal. Last year, she was named administrator of the year. She started out as a TA, drove a bus, went back to school got her teaching degree, taught, got her masters and got into admin. She was the assistant principal at Polenta for a few years. So, she's done it all..parent, TA, teacher, principal. She loves those kids as her own, and has high standards for those who teach and work with "her" children. Polenta met ALL 19 of their AYP goals last year, and was rated as High Growth. Polenta has a great PTA. As part of the advisory council for Polenta, I welcome all comments and questions. You are the most important contributor to your child's education. Be proactive. Carl
It's disheartening to hear these stories of young children who are more concerned about what their peers think than showing respect and love for their parents...AND the parents who allow that to happen.
Up front, I am not a parent, but I actually have a problem with kids being coddled so much (at High School age and higher) that they are not able to function on their own without Mom and Dad. I am hearing more and more horror stories of parents thrusting their selves into their adult child's job (why such a poor review, Johnny will be late today because. . . , etcetera). I can't remember my folks ever taking me to Junior High or High School, I took the City Bus everyday and got myself to the bus stop.
Was this after you walked uphill both ways 10 miles to get to the bus?? j/k! If you don't have kids, you will not understand! K
I understand...I'm a parent though, and regardless of age, you never stop caring, loving and wanting nothing but the best. Like I said, without a child of your own, you will never understand the true devotion of a parent.
I have to agree here with Hught, I am a mom of two little ones who yes...is teary eyed right now after reading fellow parents experiences on the first day of school!! :cry: MY OLDEST DOESN'T GO TO SCHOOL TILL 2010 AND I AM ALREADY TEARY EYED!! Anyways...when it comes to older teenagers and young adults, I agree parents HAVE to let them go to figure out life for themselves!! There is a difference between helping your child and enabling them on their dependancy on a parent.
:cheers: I was thinking the same thing. I've always taught my girls to be independent. Both my girls gave me a hug and kiss before leaving this morning and walked to the bus stop themselves. It's 3 houses down from mine and I just stood on the front porch to watch them. I see no need for me to walk a 6th grader to the bus stop and wait for the bus, unless it's something they wanted me to do. Heck, her friends were calling my house early this morning, coordinating their arrival at the bus stop with hers (lol). I was sad my girls are growing up, but proud they are strong, independent, young ladies. I guess I'm doing something right, my HS is in honors classes and my 6th grader got a letter for me to come to the school for a new program they are offering for advanced children.
:iagree: Hught -you hear more and more about how parents even at the college level call the professors etc about their kids - I mean really, at some point you have to let them figure things out for themselves - and it should begin before they leave home. I remember recently when my son (21yr old) told me he had actually called and made his eye dr appt all by himself - he so proud of himself...... :lol:
It's all a part of growing up.....it does not mean your child does not love and respect you. Geez, do you not remember what it's like to be a little kid at all?
Before this thread goes too far downhill, I was glad to see so many parents that actually are missing their kids (as I am). It seems like so many parents these days spend so little time with their kids. I was sad to see summer come because I knew I was in for the sibling quarrels, now I am sad to see it end because I do miss him. But I am enjoying the quiet! And man, will 4 ever come? I am not loving the new hours!
Thats me too. I came on to work and they went to the bus stop almost 30 minutes after I left. I made them go to the bus stop early, since I called the Bus garage and double checked pick up times (thank God I did, since it was posted wrong at the middle school last week, by 20 minutes even). So they went together, first day of Middle School, and I haven't stopped thinking about them all day. I know they are fine though. I too have taught them to be independent. I asked them this morning if they wanted me to wait to go to work till they got on the bus, and they said, 'No Mom, we got this'. It's bittersweet. It's what you want, the confidence, but you want them to want you to stay too.
BTW, I don't think it would be normal for kids to not care somewhat aout what their peers are thinking. Just because they want to keep the displays of affection more in private doesn't mean they don't love or respect their parents.
exactly. its part of growing up and cutting the cord....we all did it....how many parents do you see kissing all over their children in the hallways....think about it.....
