Denied Field Day for hallway horseplay—is this fair

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That’s ridiculous but very of typical treatment of boys in our FCPS. To include punishment of no recess which is against FCPS own rules.

What consequence would you give?

[Anonymous]

It's because of the prior warnings, OP. It's fair.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That’s ridiculous but very of typical treatment of boys in our FCPS. To include punishment of no recess which is against FCPS own rules.

Boyyyyyysssss willlllll beeeeee boyyyyyyyssssssss.

Of course boys shouldn’t be expected to follow rules! Of course they should ignore warnings! Of course their parents should never discipline them for bad behavior at school! Of course they should be able to put themselves and other kids in danger with roughhousing by metal lockers on hard, slippery floors! BOYS WILL BE BOYS!

[Anonymous]

My father was a teacher, and he used to tell stories about parents like you, OP. Always minimizing their kids' conduct.

Just for giggles, what punishment do you think they should get? After being warned multiple times about this kind of behavior . . .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's because of the prior warnings, OP. It's fair.

Me again. Unless the prior warnings, and this episode, happened on days when outdoor recess or free play in the gym was not possible, in which case it goes against what we know about child development, and how some kids really need to move their bodies to calm down.

[Anonymous]

I don't like it when schools take away recess as a punishment. I'd be Ok with my kid being punished, but I would not be happy with them taking away field day.

I wish schools had more resources and could offer other alternatives.

[Anonymous]

What school was this?

[Anonymous]

Finally, consequences. Kudos to the administration at your school.

Parents like you are one of the reasons FCPS is in decline. Do better, mommy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are they doing instead of field day? This sounds more like ISS— how serious was the horseplay?

Most likely staying the classroom, the referral code says LOP Loss of School Privileges or Participation .

It was bad enough that it was documented, OP. Think about that. Talk to your child. I hope you give him consequences at home, too. It sounds like a lot more than "horseplay". I freaking can't stand a certain type of #boymom

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's because of the prior warnings, OP. It's fair.

Me again. Unless the prior warnings, and this episode, happened on days when outdoor recess or free play in the gym was not possible, in which case it goes against what we know about child development, and how some kids really need to move their bodies to calm down.

Yes, some kids need to move their bodies. No child needs to hit another child/bodyslam anyone in order to self regulate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's because of the prior warnings, OP. It's fair.

Me again. Unless the prior warnings, and this episode, happened on days when outdoor recess or free play in the gym was not possible, in which case it goes against what we know about child development, and how some kids really need to move their bodies to calm down.

How about they move their bodies at home after being suspended? You know what’s really bad for young bodies? Being knocked against a locker or down on a hard, slippery floor. That could easily happen to both the out-of-control boys and anyone unfortunate enough to be in the hallway with them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are they doing instead of field day? This sounds more like ISS— how serious was the horseplay?

Most likely staying the classroom, the referral code says LOP Loss of School Privileges or Participation .

It was bad enough that it was documented, OP. Think about that. Talk to your child. I hope you give him consequences at home, too. It sounds like a lot more than "horseplay". I freaking can't stand a certain type of #boymom

Exactly this.

There is a difference between #boymoms and moms of boys. Moms of boys are great. #boymoms are horrors to society.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What school was this?

Sandburg

[Anonymous]

Completely fair, OP. Tell your kid to behave at school.

[Anonymous]

Middle school seems to have a much lower tolerance for behavioral issues compared to elementary school. My son went from having just one principal referral last year (with a few notes home) to six referrals this year. His refferals include classroom disruption (3), cell phone violations, and a bus referrals. .He has ADHD and has just started methylphenidate.