Will I be shunned if I bring an older dc along to K orientation?

[Anonymous]

I arranged a play date for my older child. Considered taking older child but made arrangements.

Do you have neighbors or a teenager who can sit for you?

You won't be the only one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was publicly shamed for bringing a silent 5 week old in a carrier, so you never know....

What was the public shame? Did the gathered townspeople throw stones?

The baby and I were placed in matching stocks while the other parents three old vegetables at us-- humiliating!!

Ha I read this that they placed mom and baby in matching socks. That would be humiliating!

[Anonymous]

Sure, bring em. You should step out if they act up (think Restaurant) but many parents feel schools are a welcoming place.

[Anonymous]

Agree. See if you can find a sitter or playdate. If not, bring the iPad and tell child he has to quietly sit in the back of the room.

This fall, at the parents-only Back to School night, one family showed up with their K child as well as the younger sib. It was incredibly disruptive to the teacher and the rest of us. They weren't out of control, but there was also lots of whispering, etc... when the rest of us were there to listen. Sometimes it absolutely can't be helped, but unless the school says it's fine, please do actually try to find an alternative.

[Anonymous]

I'm bringing my 2nd grader. When schools scheduled the orientation on an early dismissal day, they had to realize this would happen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm bringing my 2nd grader. When schools scheduled the orientation on an early dismissal day, they had to realize this would happen.

+1.

[Anonymous]

I went to rising K orientation yesterday. Interestingly, some parents brought their rising K child to the orientation and they were put in a separate classroom. The principal said that the teachers watching them were doing an initial oversight/assessment of how the children interacted to better allocate the students into the classrooms next September. Parents were also asked to fill out a form to "let them know more" about your child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I went to rising K orientation yesterday. Interestingly, some parents brought their rising K child to the orientation and they were put in a separate classroom. The principal said that the teachers watching them were doing an initial oversight/assessment of how the children interacted to better allocate the students into the classrooms next September. Parents were also asked to fill out a form to "let them know more" about your child.

That is pretty much what happened at our orientation. The K student should come with the parent. We had a short initial talk with everyone, then the K students went to the classroom with the K teachers. This was for the students to become familiar with the classroom so that they would know what to look forward to next year. My dd's both had a great time the year that they went.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree. See if you can find a sitter or playdate. If not, bring the iPad and tell child he has to quietly sit in the back of the room.

This fall, at the parents-only Back to School night, one family showed up with their K child as well as the younger sib. It was incredibly disruptive to the teacher and the rest of us. They weren't out of control, but there was also lots of whispering, etc... when the rest of us were there to listen. Sometimes it absolutely can't be helped, but unless the school says it's fine, please do actually try to find an alternative.

Our school provided care in the gym for families who couldn't find care. BTS is parents-only, but that doesn't mean the school can't help families.

[Anonymous]

DH attended our K orientation without DS (we currently live out of the area). He was afraid people would look at him weird. Our school has all the kids come in closer to the start of the school year to spend about 10 minutes with the teacher to help with class placement. Luckily, we will be in town by the time this happens. DH did not mention if other siblings were there, too. But I agree with the others, holding orientation on an early release day is almost asking for siblings to come.

[Anonymous]

I had to bring the younger sibling (4 years) to kindergarten orientation b/c I couldn't find anyone to babysit in the middle of the day. She is usually well behaved but was very poorly behaved during the orientation. it was stressful. However, there were other siblings and I did not want to miss the orientations. The whole process was chaotic so I don't think a few extra siblings makes a difference. I highly recommend you fill out all the paper work ahead of time. We emailed the school and they sent us all the forms. So much easier than filling out forms while trying to manage a child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was publicly shamed for bringing a silent 5 week old in a carrier, so you never know....

What was the public shame? Did the gathered townspeople throw stones?

The baby and I were placed in matching stocks while the other parents three old vegetables at us-- humiliating!!

I suspect this is a humble brag. PP wants us to know that her child could sit in stocks at 5 weeks.

Just so you know, my kid didn't master stock sitting until 8 weeks, and went on to an Ivy*, so if this happens to you at Kindergarten orientation, do not be alarmed!