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    Re: Help - Accelaration Issues
    incogneato #48080 05/22/09 07:13 AM
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    Good point Neato!

    I would say that perhaps one should never surprise a teacher in 'needy mommy mode' but intesad, attempt to enter that situation when you have your 'Mr. Rodger's Neighborhood' persona stapled firmly in place. Sorry I don't have a good way to describe these ideas, but I hope you know what I mean.

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    Re: Help - Accelaration Issues
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    Originally Posted by Grinity
    I would say that perhaps one should never surprise a teacher in 'needy mommy mode' but intesad, attempt to enter that situation when you have your 'Mr. Rodger's Neighborhood' persona stapled firmly in place. Sorry I don't have a good way to describe these ideas, but I hope you know what I mean.

    Smiles,
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    I think you put this just perfect! I really enjoyed your earlier post, too -
    "start a campagne to kill her with kindness. Let her know every single week how much he loves her and loves being in her class, what a wonder it is for him to love learning. This will work, if you can force yourself to do it. Be detailed and specific, "DS had us all fasinated during dinner wednesday night with details of your lesson on penguins - I'm so relieved to see joy on his face when he talks about school."
    Imo, you are just nailing it, Grinity!

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    Re: Help - Accelaration Issues
    incogneato #48153 05/22/09 11:11 PM
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    Originally Posted by incogneato
    I would disagree with your assessment that you should never surpise the teacher with an unplanned visit. IMO, it seems as if your visit spurred the teacher to express the negative thoughts she's had towards your son's performance in class.
    Neato

    Yes, thank Neato, you are correct, however, I guess in my own mind I meant that I would still communicate with her; I would just plan it with her so that we could keep moving forward in a more positive way.

    I also agree I wouldn't wanted to have waited until the end of term to hear that. I had been doing my usual 'haven't heard anything, so everything must be fine' thing and should have organised more communication before now.

    I thank you all for your replies, advice and encouragement.
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    tory #49649 06/18/09 06:44 PM
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    Woo Hoo - if you can't see me I'm doing the happy dance. Bumped into DS's teacher yesterday and she said she didn't know what organisation things I had put in place but it was really working and he was getting pretty organised.
    She also said (he was there to hear also) that she was really impressed with how quickly he had picked everything up and that he was doing really well.

    Phew!

    PS Grinity - we have been killing her with kindness - THANKS for the tip!
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    That's so great Tory! grin

    And how great for your son to hear his teacher make those positive comments.

    Hopefully now you can relax a little!

    Cheers,Cassandra
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