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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This really isn't that difficult.  We aren't talking about a junior or a senior in high school for heavens sake.  No one will ever care what grade your second grader gets on a project.  I would let the teacher know that you are traveling on Wednesday and that your child won't be in class.  Don't ask her permission.  Just let her know.  Tell her you would be happy to have him complete the project early, or he can have it ready to present on the following Monday.  If she says no.  Then let it go.

Also, don't call him in sick.  I know it shouldn't surprise me anymore, but I'm still always disappointed to hear parents suggest lying.  People who teach their children that it's ok to lie when it suits their needs really shouldn't be raising kids.[/quote]

This is exactly what you should do--and I'm a teacher.  Don't call him in sick.  The teacher will know he's not sick, and I wouldn't want to tell my kid "Don't say anything about our trip.  I told them you were sick!!"  Let the teacher know of your plans and offer alternatives.  In all likelihood, the teacher knows the there will probably be several students absent, and therefore made this day a "presentation day" so that absent students would not miss new instruction.

Relax.  It's nothing to get in a huff over.[/quote]

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