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[quote=Anonymous]Sorry that you are going through this, OP. I know for a fact that there is no on the sly way to get the recs. At my school the Head tells all the teachers that are NOT to mail recs themselves, but to direct families to admin, and have admin collect and mail them. The reason: to track possible attrition so that there are no surprises. That being said, you could make something non-threatening up : you are in the midst of a painful divorce, haven't told the kids yet( so please don't say anything) AND just don't know whether you can afford the school anymore. ( which makes you so sad because you LOVE it there). You only hope is X school because Jonny's grandparents teach there , and as such would be a courtesy FA.

OR . Play good cop bad cop. Meet with the Head and tell him/her that you love the school, but that DH has not gotten over X, that you are bitter about him forcing the move, because you love, love , love the school, but he is adamant and controls the funds. Bring flowers to the teacher when you meet to tell her the news. " I want to thank you for all you have done", explain your position, then ask for the recs through admin.[/quote]

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