Anonymous wrote:In my Spanish-speaking family, we usually say kinder, but in DCUM land it’s abbreviated as “K.” Just don’t call it “kindy” and you’ll be ok.

I’d leave the items in the backpack, maybe put a sticky that says “these came in late” or something, so the teacher knows they’re not extras.

Do something like this. Even better to keep it in the folder since the teacher checks the folder and not the backpack (in my district we’re not allowed to go through students’ backpacks). Just put a note on the items so the teacher understands what they’re for. The teacher probably doesn’t want to assume they’re donations and run the risk that a parent will be mad at her for taking something that isn’t hers. It’s better to not take it than risk an angry parent asking where her DD’s prized possession went because the parent put it in the folder for safekeeping. Seriously.

The teacher might have the thought in the morning to contact you to ask, but by the end of the day too much else has gone on and it’s low on the priority list. The first week is chaos. So if you could just send her a quick email or put a note on the items it would be much appreciated rather than putting the onus on the teacher to assume what the items are for or to contact you about it. —teacher

Why shouldn't we call it Kinder?

Gonna be a long, long year.

In my Spanish-speaking family, we usually say kinder, but in DCUM land it’s abbreviated as “K.” Just don’t call it “kindy” and you’ll be ok.

I’d leave the items in the backpack, maybe put a sticky that says “these came in late” or something, so the teacher knows they’re not extras.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Email the teacher and ask.

+1. Why would we know the answer? Geez.

Why would you respond? Geez.

Don’t call kindergarten “kinder” for starters.

Just email the teacher and ask.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Email the teacher and ask.

+1. Why would we know the answer? Geez.

+2

Or, just let the items sit in her backpack all week. If they are still there by Friday, just take them out and leave at home. The teacher doesn’t know who brought in what at this point. She’s pooled the supplies already. If she needs more supplies, she will ask. I wouldn’t bother her with an email about it yet.

I’d just email and ask. I think it depends on what the items are. If they were items that they pooled together they might not realize she didn’t already bring hers in. Or maybe it’s something that she needs to put in her own pencil box.

Good lord. Gonna be a long road. And don’t say “kinder.”

Anonymous wrote:Email the teacher and ask.

+1. Why would we know the answer? Geez.

Email the teacher and ask.

Put them in her backpack to send in. Or keep them. K backpacks are managed by the teacher or by parent volunteers, but at the beginning of the year, it's all chaotic.

Kindergarten?

and I sent in 2 items that didn't arrive on time (online order) and even stuffed the items in her folder (Keep at school side) so that her teacher would take them. She didn't take them but took the folder today. I'm so confused! Does she want the items or not? Why would you send the items back home if they are required?