Comments on: Oh No! My Girl has Mrs X as her Teacher!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:54:07 +0000

“So much as we try to give our kids the BEST, it rarely turns out like we think it would.”

I’ve had that experience recently myself. After I got over it (it was totally MY letdown and not my daughter’s) I told myself that so long as SHE does her best then everything will be just fine. And then I reminded myself of that. Often.

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By: White Hot Magik

White Hot Magik — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:07:18 +0000

I know I already posted about it but I really succumbed to the peer pressure of choosing. I didn’t choose most popular necessarily but still made choices. In general that wasn’t something done for me as a child and we had to make the best out of situations, my mom was watchful and did step in when necessary but she didn’t try to keep us away from challenges. I bet your daughter will do great.

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By: Dr. Cason

Dr. Cason — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:30:26 +0000

Melissa- LOL! Yes they have to start some day huh?

Chris- She gets a little rambunctious. I’m hoping this will be good for her!

Back deck- True! I was a little of the latter one for a long time and didn’t thrive academically until college.

Kcinnova- That’s what I’m hoping for!

Guin- I did actually call her kindergarten teacher from last year and check it out. She said she thought my girl would do well and suggested waiting to see out she did!

Nell- She came flying home saying she had a great day! It was really cute!

Kat- It’s great really! Happy birthday to them!!

tiff- How are you doing?? Did you get my email?

Barbara- That what I’m hoping for!

It was great to hear so many positive reviews on their teachers. I had a couple that really stand out and seriously would not be where I am today without them! Teachers deserve so much respect!

By: Dr. Cason

Dr. Cason — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:34:15 +0000

Hi everyone- Busy day- check out the latest post for details-and I’m all out of steam! I’ll respond to each one tomorrow! Thanks so much for stopping by and letting me know how you all did so well with your own Mrs. X! Now you have me hoping she’s as strict as they say!

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:47:17 +0000

Hi Dr. Cason,

I had a Mrs. X for a teacher, and to this day, I still think of her as one of the best teachers I ever had. I learned a lot from being in her class.

Your daughter will do great. She has a fabulous mom to teach her. Mrs. X will fill in the rest.

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By: tiff

tiff — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:32:42 +0000

I think you did the right thing. Mrs X could be good for your blue eyed girl. You just don’t know until you give her a go.
One of my girls has Mrs X this year and she has really thrived with the strict routine and the command of respect.

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By: Kat Stephenson

Kat Stephenson — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:36:55 +0000

Okay Sheila, we need an update. How was Little Miss Blue Eyes’ first day at school. I bet she was excited and talking a mile a minute when she got home. I can remember my two sons’ first days. It was so much fun to see their excitement at this new stage in their little lives.

Oh, BTW, my twin grandsons’ 1st birthday is this coming Saturday. I can hardly believe these two are almost 1 year old. I am so glad I am getting to experience the lives of twins firsthad through Jesse and Luke. It must be wonderful to have a twin!

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By: Nell Malone

Nell Malone — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:24:55 +0000

I think (for what it’s worth – and keep in mind that I have absolutely no experience with this whatsoever) that you did the right thing.

Mrs. X may have a reputation for being strict, but if she’s strict and reasonable, that may be OK. And Mrs. X will have no reason to be contrary because you’re already teaching your little one the really important things:
* Show up on time
* Be present physically and mentally
* Listen with your ears and not your mouth
* Try your best
* Be respectful

I had a “Mrs. X” when I was in 5th grade, and the year was rather uneventful. And Ms. Tracey turned out not to be the dreadful being carved from the same cloth as that of which monsters are made.

Who knows? Little Miss Blue Eyes may come home with rave reviews.

I have my fingers crossed for you both!
Best of luck tomorrow!
much love,
n

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By: Guinevere Meadow

Guinevere Meadow — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:24:51 +0000

As a teacher, I would suggest that you approach the other teachers at the school and get their opinions on Mrs. X. Just as people who are not doctors will not understand the ins and outs of YOUR job, many parents may hear the word “strict” and think “scary screaming lady” when in fact, a teacher is just well structured and has high expectations for her students.

Any teacher who is worth her (or his) salt should be more than willing to work with you to ensure that your child has the best education possible.

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By: kcinnova

kcinnova — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:00:34 +0000

I’ve done both: asked for specific teachers and not asked. When I have asked, it’s because of learning styles & personalities. Most of the time, I don’t ask, and the year is usually fine. Not perfect, but fine.
This year, (my youngest son is entering 3rd grade) I did not ask for a specific teacher. His best friend has moved (by request) to a different classroom, because of his mother’s perceived personality conflict with the teacher.
I think your list of how to get along in the classroom will get us ALL successfully through life!