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As a first grade teacher, I don't have the time, energy, or ability to notify parents about every behavior problem in my class. If something is solved with a warning or a few minutes in a "take a break" location, I let it go. With 25 parents, I've only spoken to one parent repeatedly about behavior. If parents initiate a conversation I answer questions, but teachers are already busy.

Maybe try checking in with the teacher at pick up once in a while, and see if you can get a more accurate account of what's happening in the classroom.

Then you are failing as a teacher and a parent cannot work on any concerns or get the child outside help if you will not communicate with them. [/quote]

To the teacher, it sounds to me like you are doing fine.  Pay no attention to the mom that tells you that you are failing.  I taught first grade for a loooooong time.  I cannot imagine contacting a parent for every behavior issue that occurred.  If you can handle it in the classroom, you are doing the right thing.  If it happens several times a day and becomes a problem, then the parent needs to know.

OP, it is also possible that the teacher filled out the form harshly because she wanted to be sure that your son receives additional help.  I don't understand why she didn't let you know, but I am trying to play devil's advocate.  More likely, though, is the 'bad day" theory.  Your son may have had a really bad day when she filled out the form.[/quote]

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