Anonymous
Post 09/21/2017 16:35     Subject: Re:Anyone else having a rough first month?
Spoke to the Principal today about the long term sub and I feel like the issue is going to be resolved.
I think a lot of times we need to remember that there is a lot going on behind the scenes we can't know about.....
Anonymous
Post 09/20/2017 22:53     Subject: Anyone else having a rough first month?
Anonymous wrote:...... Best of luck. PG county schools are not all bad. School just started.


I TOTALLY agree. I'm just feeling frustrated and for the first time in 5 years I'm questioning whether or not we made the right choice by sending them to PGCPS. We have had fantastic teachers in the past and it's a stark contrast to what we have now.


Anonymous
Post 09/20/2017 22:42     Subject: Anyone else having a rough first month?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What happened?

I have dealt with 2 private schools in PG thus far, and it has been no picnic either. The bar is low.


OP here
An RELA teacher transferred to a new school the week before school started. The replacement teacher seems to have a very aggressive style which is not what the kids are used to. It's been a rough transition. The new math teacher went out on maternity leave after the first week and the sub is absolutely terrible. No instruction and unreasonable homework. I just read that part of their class PBIS is taking away 5 min of recess.
The Principal has been responsive but I'm guessing finding a long term sub isn't super easy.
Tonight I got home and my younger child told me about an incident that happened in their classroom.

I realize all school systems have issues but I can't help feeling like throwing in the towel tonight.
Tomorrow will be another day right??


I advise you to speak with the principal. Teachers have various approaches and yes, some are more aggressive than others but when you approach the principal, speak on the behalf of your child and not the whole class. Encourage other parents to speak up if they feel the same as you. Finding a long term sub is VERY difficult. They tend to be subs because they can not work everyday. To find a sub to work for months, create lesson plans, etc, is hard. I do not agree with taking recess away but I see it all the time. Teachers say it is the only thing kids respond to, the threat of taking it away. Again, approach the principal. I can not help you with the incident in the class as I have no idea what it is about. Best of luck. PG county schools are not all bad. School just started.
Anonymous
Post 09/20/2017 22:33     Subject: Anyone else having a rough first month?
Anonymous wrote:What happened?

I have dealt with 2 private schools in PG thus far, and it has been no picnic either. The bar is low.


OP here
An RELA teacher transferred to a new school the week before school started. The replacement teacher seems to have a very aggressive style which is not what the kids are used to. It's been a rough transition. The new math teacher went out on maternity leave after the first week and the sub is absolutely terrible. No instruction and unreasonable homework. I just read that part of their class PBIS is taking away 5 min of recess.
The Principal has been responsive but I'm guessing finding a long term sub isn't super easy.
Tonight I got home and my younger child told me about an incident that happened in their classroom.

I realize all school systems have issues but I can't help feeling like throwing in the towel tonight.
Tomorrow will be another day right??
Anonymous
Post 09/20/2017 22:20     Subject: Anyone else having a rough first month?
What happened?

I have dealt with 2 private schools in PG thus far, and it has been no picnic either. The bar is low.
Anonymous
Post 09/20/2017 22:06     Subject: Re:Anyone else having a rough first month?
I'm with you. Not sure where I would go though. Sigh.
Anonymous
Post 09/20/2017 21:44     Subject: Anyone else having a rough first month?
Things started off so well but the last week has been awful. For the first time I'm questioning our decision to stay in PGCPS.
.....sigh....