I appreciate all the input. I had a "heart to Heart" with dd last night. Though we talk about how school is going every day, when there is a conference coming up, I like to really get a good sense of what she hopes we will discuss and what she likes and doesn't like.
I even talked to her about a grade skip since she is all "A"'s and isn't really working for them. (As I said, she can do all her homework for the week in one afternoon!) She really loves her teacher and she says she does get extra stuff to do that the other kids are not doing, like research. She loves that and is afraid that if she skips that could be taken away from her.
I guess we just have lots to talk about with the teacher and you are correct, you get more flies with honey than vinegar! I feel like we can work this out with minimal if any defensiveness. I have to be sure to take my notes - I get a little nervous, so I have to bring crib notes!
Our meeting is next week so I have some time to grab all the ideas I am getting from all of you! What a great group you are!!!
