Anonymous
12/20/2013 12:41
Subject: Playground at kindergarten
OP here, it wasn't only a bruise but it was a small bump too.
I would just like to know if something happens. Like in pre school her teacher calls me, even though not so serious.
When a class mate threw sand on her face and got in her eye..
A bump in the head with a blue bruise, i would like to know.
I would just like to know if something happens. Like in pre school her teacher calls me, even though not so serious.
When a class mate threw sand on her face and got in her eye..
A bump in the head with a blue bruise, i would like to know.
Anonymous
12/20/2013 12:24
Subject: Playground at kindergarten
Anonymous wrote:I teach elementary school in MCPS at the school that's zoned for my house, thus my children go to the same school. One year, my son "fell" off a chair (trying to score some laughs, I'm sure) and banged his head on the floor. He was fine, but the nurse actually came and interrupted my classroom to notify me of his "head injury." Otherwise, she said, she would have to call and leave a message, because parents had to be notified when a child came to the nurse for such a thing.
So... sounds like you should have been notified, but for some reason weren't, although since your daughter is fine, you might want to just let it go. Maybe they forgot, maybe they misdialed, maybe they have the wrong phone number on file for you--I would probably check on that last possibility.
+1
This is the policy at our elementary school. Any possibility if a head injury and a parent gets a phone call. I've gotten plenty over the years!
Worth calling to ask. Doesn't hurt.
Anonymous
12/20/2013 12:22
Subject: Playground at kindergarten
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Wow, I'm surprised that so many posters think this isn't a big deal.
At my MCPS, our nurse (not a nurse really, a health tech, I think?) calls for almost anything. Just to let us know. And, any remote possibility of a head injury - they send home a letter about signs of concussions!
Maybe over the top, but I appreciate it.
I think it's fine to call and ask.
Why don't you go to recess with your child from now on?
Thanks for that suggestion! I already do that. I particularly enjoy kickball and jump roping.
Anonymous
12/20/2013 00:50
Subject: Playground at kindergarten
I teach elementary school in MCPS at the school that's zoned for my house, thus my children go to the same school. One year, my son "fell" off a chair (trying to score some laughs, I'm sure) and banged his head on the floor. He was fine, but the nurse actually came and interrupted my classroom to notify me of his "head injury." Otherwise, she said, she would have to call and leave a message, because parents had to be notified when a child came to the nurse for such a thing.
So... sounds like you should have been notified, but for some reason weren't, although since your daughter is fine, you might want to just let it go. Maybe they forgot, maybe they misdialed, maybe they have the wrong phone number on file for you--I would probably check on that last possibility.
So... sounds like you should have been notified, but for some reason weren't, although since your daughter is fine, you might want to just let it go. Maybe they forgot, maybe they misdialed, maybe they have the wrong phone number on file for you--I would probably check on that last possibility.
Anonymous
12/19/2013 22:49
Subject: Playground at kindergarten
Anonymous wrote:Wow, I'm surprised that so many posters think this isn't a big deal.
At my MCPS, our nurse (not a nurse really, a health tech, I think?) calls for almost anything. Just to let us know. And, any remote possibility of a head injury - they send home a letter about signs of concussions!
Maybe over the top, but I appreciate it.
I think it's fine to call and ask.
Why don't you go to recess with your child from now on?
Anonymous
12/19/2013 21:18
Subject: Re:Playground at kindergarten
Once my child had a bad accident on the playground and no one called home. I emailed the teacher who must have called the nurse, because the nurse called me back friendly as ever and explained what happened. So, just call, you have every right to know what happened.
Anonymous
12/19/2013 21:14
Subject: Playground at kindergarten
Wow, I'm surprised that so many posters think this isn't a big deal.
At my MCPS, our nurse (not a nurse really, a health tech, I think?) calls for almost anything. Just to let us know. And, any remote possibility of a head injury - they send home a letter about signs of concussions!
Maybe over the top, but I appreciate it.
I think it's fine to call and ask.
At my MCPS, our nurse (not a nurse really, a health tech, I think?) calls for almost anything. Just to let us know. And, any remote possibility of a head injury - they send home a letter about signs of concussions!
Maybe over the top, but I appreciate it.
I think it's fine to call and ask.
Anonymous
12/19/2013 20:08
Subject: Playground at kindergarten
If she saw the nurse, there should be some record that gets sent back to the teacher. I'm not sure if it gets sent home as well. Kids go to the nurse during recess all the time for all kinds of reasons - I used to volunteer at my son's school, and can remember taking one kid because the strap on her sandal broke, and another because she lost a tooth. Still, to me any head injury deserves scrutiny. Maybe start with the teacher (s/he may or may not know) and then escalate.
Anonymous
12/19/2013 20:06
Subject: Playground at kindergarten
I know you are talking about elementary school, but our preschool calls if there are any injuries above the neck (regardless of the extent of the injury). I actually think this is a good policy. I am with the OP. I think I would like the call, then I can decide what I would like to do (if anything).
Anonymous
12/19/2013 20:02
Subject: Playground at kindergarten
What did you need a call? What would you have done?
Anonymous
12/19/2013 20:00
Subject: Re:Playground at kindergarten
No call. I'm sure the office told your daughter that just to make her feel better. The child was ok and able to tell you what happened, so not a big deal.
Anonymous
12/19/2013 19:57
Subject: Playground at kindergarten
How much of a bruise? I once picked my son up from camp with a lump that made me think I should consider the ER (bounced out of a bounce house on to pavement). I would have liked a call. Small black and blue mark that only would catch a mom's eye..no call needed.
Anonymous
12/19/2013 18:35
Subject: Playground at kindergarten
I would do nothing. Why do you need to be called for a bruise? If the nurse or office called every parent whose kid had a bruise they would need to put in a separate line.
Anonymous
12/19/2013 16:27
Subject: Playground at kindergarten
No big deal. Kids fall all the time.
Anonymous
12/19/2013 16:25
Subject: Playground at kindergarten
My DD comes home today with a bruise on her head, she said she fell on ice, while playing around in recess, but no one from the school called me... Even though she said that the office said they would call, but I didn't receive any calls.
Would I be "annoying" parent if I were to call the school and asked why no one called?
Even though she said it doesn't hurt anymore, I would still like to know what's happening....
What would you parents do?
Would I be "annoying" parent if I were to call the school and asked why no one called?
Even though she said it doesn't hurt anymore, I would still like to know what's happening....
What would you parents do?