Well, I informed DS's teacher that I would be sending in books for him to read at independent reading time and that I do not want him punished for that. I said he shouldn't have to choose between "obeying" or engaging his mind and learning and that he should be able to read challenging books that he enjoys at independent reading time. She responded that we would discuss at our upcoming meeting. As far as I am concerned the discussion is over. I am sending in books with him to read at independent reading time whether they like it or not. I mean, really, this is nuts ...this doen't take any school resources (if anything it contibutes) and it's obviously beneficial to DS academically as well as in other ways. What morons.
