Thanks Grinity,
I can always count on you for a tell-it-like-it is answer.
I only have a sec, but after speaking with another parent yesterday who is also having issues, as well as a friend/teacher who is appalled at this treatment, I will be sending a letter to the principle today ( Grinity, I may be plagerizing you, by the way ).

We are in 5th grade, Middle School is next year *shudder*.

hkc... Glad you have found a solution for you....it's nice to hear we are not alone.

JBR