I got nothing left and I'm sure the Speced and mainstream teachers feel the same way

[Anonymous]

This FCPS school year cannot end fast enough. I know teachers and other school personnel have a difficult job and I do show my appreciation with gifts and notes. I would not be surprised if many teachers felt the same way I do as a parent.

I got nothing left so I hope I don't see any of you (school) people this summer. I pretended I was always grateful for emails, phone calls and meetings when really they just stressed me out, pissed me off or made me cry especially if I already had a bad day at work. Yes, I know those communications are stressful for the teachers too. I don't think I am capable of putting on my nice parent act for school personnel even for another day because I'm too grumpy and worn out. I am afraid my uncensored thoughts might come out if this school year doesn't end ASAP. If I see any of my kids' teachers at the grocery store this summer, I may hide from them, even the good ones. I hate the letters I, E and P and hope I never hear them this summer. Promise I'll be nice again in September.

Anyone else feel this way?

[Anonymous]

Yes!! I have now had a week off (mcps) and it has been so nice! Teachers do their best, and like you I always smile, offer support, give gifts, etc...but I am so over it! Not looking forward to starting again in the Fall. And he is only going into 1st grade.

[Anonymous]

MCPS PEP mom--- thank god school ended last week. I was reading the thread about FCPS going to school next week and thinking holy crap!!!

[Anonymous]

Funny, I don't remember starting this thread!!!!

Every afternoon, the bus driver recites a litany of grievances. And then just looks at me. The same grievances, all year long! I know she has a hard job but jeez, I can't take hearing about it any more!

It will be a relief to spend the summer not cringing when the phone rings in case its the school calling about an issue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Funny, I don't remember starting this thread!!!!

Every afternoon, the bus driver recites a litany of grievances. And then just looks at me. The same grievances, all year long! I know she has a hard job but jeez, I can't take hearing about it any more!

It will be a relief to spend the summer not cringing when the phone rings in case its the school calling about an issue.

This afternoon school called me to talk about next year. I saw the number come up and thought "now what" and then I realized my son was home with me so he couldn't have done anything today.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Funny, I don't remember starting this thread!!!!

Every afternoon, the bus driver recites a litany of grievances. And then just looks at me. The same grievances, all year long! I know she has a hard job but jeez, I can't take hearing about it any more!

It will be a relief to spend the summer not cringing when the phone rings in case its the school calling about an issue.

This afternoon school called me to talk about next year. I saw the number come up and thought "now what" and then I realized my son was home with me so he couldn't have done anything today.

Yes! Our school does these periodic robotic calls during the year with announcements even though they already email us. As soon as I see the name on the phone I have heart palpitations and I try to remember if my son confessed anything to me that day.

[Anonymous]

+1000. Except now the summer camp is calling.

[Anonymous]

Part of me is tired and another part is sad. Today was my DS' last day at his FCPS pre-school. They did a good job with my inconsistent child. Honestly, last year I thought this kid will never be mainstreamed, even for an hour. But he made such huge progress, we finally got a diagnosis, everyone is content. It was a long road but I'd like to think we finally got to the right destination But yes, I still cringe whenever I see the school's phone #.

[Anonymous]

17:26 please say it isn't so. Starting summer camp for the first time. Think it's a good fit but worried too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:17:26 please say it isn't so. Starting summer camp for the first time. Think it's a good fit but worried too.

Not 17:26, but also a camp mom. If your child has behavior issues - yes, they will call you. No one wants aggressive children, SN or NT. But if he needs help with staying on task or speech, some of the camps offer shadows.

[Anonymous]

My child was asked to leave the Fairfax Therapeutic Camp program. They called constantly for three days straight, then just decided he wasn't a good fit. Just FYI.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:17:26 please say it isn't so. Starting summer camp for the first time. Think it's a good fit but worried too.

Not 17:26, but also a camp mom. If your child has behavior issues - yes, they will call you. No one wants aggressive children, SN or NT. But if he needs help with staying on task or speech, some of the camps offer shadows.

Many camps hire highschool kids and college kids. Behavior issues does not mean aggressive necessarily. Some people have hire tolerance and better group management skills than others. I did not post about the camp, but in defense of that parent, you have no idea what the issues were so get off your high horse.

[Anonymous]

Higher not hire...so tired today sorry!

[Anonymous]

I feel similar to OP, not to that extent, and not to the point of feeling the need to initiate a discussion.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, but they are being paid to be able to deal with children with issues. With so many Ph.Ds employed as janitors and parking lot attendants, so many young college grads unemployed and living at home ----

I find the situation inexcusable. Whomever is doing the hiring, please find people who "get" these kids, find people who are not locked into a juvenile detention center mentality!