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[quote=Anonymous]So we definitely had a non-communicative K teacher and experience that sounds along the lines of what you have. End of day, no matter what school (private or public, big or little, city or suburbs) your child is at, some teachers are really great at comms and some aren't. And that goes across all areas of teaching. Some teachers just knock everything out of the park and some make you think about that guy in the office across from your's who naps with his chair turned around from the door and an excel spreadsheet open, because he thinks no one notices. As a parent, if you have a concern about your child, raise it to the teacher, ask to speak to them, and if they cannot do that (and hey maybe they can't, this year has sucked), then you talk to the principal. There's nothing wrong with going to the principal, as long as you sincerely need more than a weekly all class update and have concerns about your kid.

Also, and this varies, but generally, email can be hard for teachers and admins. Unlike an office job where you're in front of the computer most of the day, they are not. So sometimes you have to use the phone or meet with them. It can feel super weird -- who wants to go to the principals office -- but it can be more efficient for everyone.

For the assessments, are you seeing the same issues at home? Is your kids interested in learning to read? Are they counting random numbers of things in your house? Are they able to have play dates without constant conflict or discomfort? The things you see and know as a mom, are they really in the assessments or not. If there is an issue you know is there, say something. Elevate it if it's not addressed. Advocate. But be honest, is it an issue of the child being average, of not having been presented with the material before, something like that, or is it that you sincerely think there's an issue.

Finally, part of raising these darned kids is letting them go. Having had a behavior issue kid, God love them, if there's a real issue, you in your heart and mind know about it already and need to address it with the school. If you really know your kid is falling behind, say something. But if it's just that you know she had her feelings hurt about share time one day or he got 12 sites words, not 15, do some thinking on if that's something you let go or not.

Good luck on all of this. Kindergarten is especially hard this year and you and your child will make it through.

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