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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wanted to follow up for those who were curious. The rabbi said that it would be ok to call said student by name. Thanks for encouraging me to call. I feel better going into this with his blessing.

I've got to say, however, that I was really disgusted by all the negative and nasty comments. I don't think it was very nice to jump to conclusions about my character. I was simply trying to gain some perspective. Hopefully you'll think twice before slinging the nasty comments. Or not. Your choice. Thanks to those who showed empathy and gave my quandary some real thought. It was helpful to hear your comments. [/quote]

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I want to suggest you reflect, especially as a kindergarten teacher.  You did not present yourself as very open minded, willing to adapt, or kind / compassionate. 
To quote you:
[quote]"I'm actually a little pissed off. I don't mind people naming their kids whatever they want, but this smacks of ignorance and disrespect.

I even feel weird writing the word. I don't feel comfortable saying that name outside of prayer. Considering calling her by her last name...Miss ______. WWYD?

How, pray tell, am I hurting her by calling her Miss ( add her last name)? 
?I have rights too, you know.?"[/quote]

She's a FIVE year old.  You're a grown woman.  Think about that.  Come ON.  You really wanted to belittle and dehumanize her.  Get over yourself, or maybe consider a new career.  [/quote]

Oh silly Jew, just get over your deeply felt religious convictions.[/quote]

No.

As a teacher Op should know that singling the child out is wrong.  Miss Last name should never have been a consideration.

Ask to have the child reassigned.   Even now after speaking with her Rabbi because I would think it could still be very uncomfortable.  [/quote]

OP should have the child reassigned because she admitted she was "pissed" and found it "disrespectful."  I don't think she will be fair to the child with those feelings.  Being "pissed" that someone doesn't know the name is significant to Jews is not very kind for someone who claims to be religious.  Also assuming disrespect when it is entirely more likely that the parents didn't know of its significance in Judaism shows a lack of willingness to consider other points of view.  I'm not sure OP is open minded enough to teach a group of kindergarteners from a diverse background.  I would have had no issue if OP had said she doesn't feel comfortable calling the student by her name, didn't want to single her out by calling her by her last name, and asked if it is ok to have her reassigned.  [/quote]

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