10/24/2009 Bash On the Boat (I'm with B.O.B.) - Thread 24

[goslingl]

My days work is done. Now I can pay attention to the conference call I am on.

 

[goslingl]

Calling all Parents! - I need help and advice - if you can stand reading all this then I'd like some advice if you have any...

I apologise its very long

Just got Ellis' year 3 school report for the year.....

How many times can a teacher write "could try harder if he stopped talking and started work when everyone else does" in one report

He excels in reading and is already reading at a year 6 level, everything else he's on target and working at an appropriate level for his age etc, but we all know he's capable of soooooo much more. There are kids in his class who struggle and try hard for the whole hours lesson and still don't achieve what Ellis can do in 15 minutes. I just wish he'd realize he's wasting his chance at a good education.. He's been moved down a group this year in both literacy and numeracy - not because he's not capable, but the volume of works he completes just isnt enough to keep him in the top group anymore. I thought this would bother him, but he just says that its even easier now and doesnt even have to try in this group.

Its really frustrating. Apparantly, out of an hours lesson, he might actually pick up his pencil after 30 minutes if he feels like it He enjoys history and ICT, but numeracy and literacy - he tunes out and does the littlest amount of work possible. I know what she says is true - its a battle getting him to do homework every weekend. I think thats why she doesnt bother anymore... she's lost interest in him because he doesnt care either. I just hope that next year will be better. We set him extra work at home, we encourage, nag, moan, beg him to try harder but unless he's interested in the subject then he just doesnt try. I just wish she would do what she did the once before - she sent him into the corridor to complete his work as he'd done nothing in 35 minutes in class. Within 12 minutes he'd completed it all - (it should have took about 45 minutes) - we all know he can do it when forced to, but she just leaves him to do nothing these days, even though I've told her she has my blessing to either move him out into the corridor every time or keep him in at playtime til he gets the message etc.

Any ideas? - at this rate I'll be bald - I'm tearing my hair out with frustration.

I don't want the same thing to happen in September with the new teacher. For those who dont know - I've trained for 4 years as a teachers assistant, so I know all the techniques etc and believe me I've tried them all, nothing seems to work. He's like it in all aspects of his life - slow at everything, doesnt care if he is late, doesn't care what his work looks like - any old rubbish will do just to get it finished.... god help me when he gets to a teenager I dont want the new teacher to give up on him like this one has.

HELP!!!!!

The good thing is that you will survive. Ryan was the same way and he is graduating from college next month so he will get through it. He is a bright kid and needs to be kept busy.

 

[goofyfreak]

Good morning everyone...

Just finishing up my Fruity Pebbles and catching up on last evenings and this mornings posts.

Heading out to the golf course in a few minutes. It should be a good time. I just hope I don't do too bad. I haven't swung a club in a few years!

I will have more pictures to post later today.

I LOVE FRUITY PEBBLES!

 

[goofyfreak]

Did I get it?

Congrats on the googley and good luck on Sat. Just remember to slow down and focus on remembering all the wonderful memories that are being made that day.

 

[captchris]

I LOVE FRUITY PEBBLES!

I normally eat Little Debbie snack cakes for breakfast but my family doesn't have any in their house. I have been pigging out on the Fruity Pebbles though!

Back from golf. We played 9 holes as the old guys I was with didn't want to push it and play 18. Here are some pictures.

Me Teeing off

Me putting...

A friend we met on the 4th hole...

 

[Karen Mouse]

Did I get it?

You sure did!- well done
and good luck for Saturday... remember... deep breathes to keep calm, and if that doesnt work .....hit the wine and chocolate

The good thing is that you will survive. Ryan was the same way and he is graduating from college next month so he will get through it. He is a bright kid and needs to be kept busy.

Thanks for all your support everybody.

I sat down last night with Ellis yesterday and read him his report. He was quite embarrassed by the teachers comments. He says he's tried harder today and started working when everybody else did.... I have explained to him that we all know he can do the work quicker than the rest of his group, but if he gets the work done first, then he can daydream and do nothing afterwards,.... not before!

I'm going to have a word with the teacher in September hopefully and make her aware. I have to go in anyway to re-train her with the epipen, so I can do this at the same time.

 

[Karen Mouse]

Its raining here AGAIN .... I have got wet about 6 times today

Good old English summertime

 

[millerpjm]

You sure did!- well done
and good luck for Saturday... remember... deep breathes to keep calm, and if that doesnt work .....hit the wine and chocolate



Thanks for all your support everybody.

I sat down last night with Ellis yesterday and read him his report. He was quite embarrassed by the teachers comments. He says he's tried harder today and started working when everybody else did.... I have explained to him that we all know he can do the work quicker than the rest of his group, but if he gets the work done first, then he can daydream and do nothing afterwards,.... not before!

I'm going to have a word with the teacher in September hopefully and make her aware. I have to go in anyway to re-train her with the epipen, so I can do this at the same time.

Sounds like you had a breakthrough!!!

 

[GOS]

Good morning all! We are getting ready for the wedding which is on Sat. It has been very stressful the last week or so but it will be over soon. I will have some great stories for CC. The cruise is one of the things getting me through all of the drama. I am going to try and catch up on the thread.

Couple of for you Leisha.

 

[GOS]

I sat down last night with Ellis yesterday and read him his report. He was quite embarrassed by the teachers comments. He says he's tried harder today and started working when everybody else did.... I have explained to him that we all know he can do the work quicker than the rest of his group, but if he gets the work done first, then he can daydream and do nothing afterwards,.... not before!

I'm going to have a word with the teacher in September hopefully and make her aware. I have to go in anyway to re-train her with the epipen, so I can do this at the same time.

You might want to remind him about his report in Sept when he goes back to School.

 

[GOS]

Its raining here AGAIN .... I have got wet about 6 times today

Good old English summertime

It's been raining off and on all day in London too Karen.

 

[gstroop28]

Ok... is anyone else depressed today. I wanna replay the last 2 weekends.

Better yet...let's have another dis meet. Where shoud we have it...Texas, Canada, California or Virginia (That's much closer for us.)

I vote for Virginia!! We are feeling left out here down in the Commonwealth!

 

[gstroop28]

First of all... don't panic! I have gone thrugh this one and currently going through again..lol Our geration of children are for lack a better word.. spoiled and very used to things coming easy.. we did the grounding and reward.. blah blah blah... well now that my son is 19 and entering University we made the choice (sounds harsh but please bare with me) he has to pay for his own schooling.. this way he has learned "oh um hey when the money is coming out of my own pocket I expect better of myself" we are going to be "helping out" with cost but he has to aswell.. he has even and I qoute " why didn't you push me harder in school so i was better prepared?" I politly told him of the MANY occasions that he played the I am staying at dad's card..lol he looked down at his feet and said sorry..lol so the long and short is... they have to discover the world.. and how it is not always easy for everyone and to learn to appriciate how well they have it.. now i am not saying kids are little punks and are all bad.. just that they have no clue... perhaps a reality check is due.. sooner than later.. volunteer at a shelter for a lunch or something.. sometimes they need to see the world is not always perfect. I offten wonder if in giving my kids everything I didn't have if I caused a huge blinder over their eye's and made them very unself reliant.. I lost my parenting manual I guess.. lol

The good news is my dughter is "better" than my son was.. not as good as she could be.. but she has a understanding of the world and we have chosen to expose her to more of the world.. which seems to have helped her to appriciate more...lol

ISCLAMER: I am not a certified counseler and only offered my opinion and do not expect anyone to agree with it wholy or follow any suggestions provided



I vote Canada.. hey you will get more for your dollar here at least..lol

Karen - I have to agree with Bernie -especially about paying for school yourself. Of course that won't apply to Ellis now (since he's only 9... ha ha ha) but something to at least look forward too. DH dropped out of college when mom and dad were paying for it (and did poorly) but went back after we were married and EXCELLED (we were paying for it ourselves).

It's so frustrating as a mom to KNOW that your child can do so much better but refuses to and likes to be a chatterbox. Becca (my rising 2nd grader) is the EXACT same way. She doesn't like to read, but she CAN read. She doesn't like to write, but she is REALLY good when I make her.

At least Abby (rising 6th grader) is a great student. Hugs to you~!!

 

[gstroop28]

Ok, a few more are coming...

A C-141 cargo plane

This is the kind of plane my dad fixed when he was in the Air Force and I THINK my brother works on them now as well (I know he works on the C-130s over in Iraq)

Ah.... brings back all the cool memories of growing up on the Air Force bases!

 

[gstroop28]

I have ripped up spelling words and made them do them over many times. They really get mad, but the writing got better.

Oooh!! I have done that on MANY occassions as well, Joanne. Glad I'm not the only one!

With my oldest DD, when she was in 4th grade, she was in Honors Math and when she was struggling, I made her do more work. For example, the teacher assigned a page of homework to do the "odds" only - I made her do the evens as well. Her teacher LOVED me! Abby.... not so much! But she ended up with an A at the end of the year (from a C during the first 9 weeks!)

 

[Dyerneeds]

Texas Everyone come on down.

texas it is then!!
everyone here that?
dis meet in texas this weekend.
next weekend we'll do england.

 

[Dyerneeds]

hey angie.

i'd like to stay and play, but have to start dinner.

 

[gstroop28]

Hey everyone,
Sorry to bring the light mood down, but just found out that my SIL dad is on life support. He was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago. My SIL is flying from CA to Virginia and I am sure her and her family could use prayers right now.
Thanks a bunch in advance.

Becky - hugs and prayers are going up for your SIL's dad. So sorry to hear about his suffering.

Is she in Central Virginia? If so, please let me know if she needs any help - I'm in Richmond.

 

[Brisully]

Hello all!

My GF and I will be joining all of you DISer's on the B.O.B. as I have just paid off our cruise in full. Now for the countdown...

A little information about us... Brian (me) an IT guy from the Chicago area, and Sue (GF), a benefits manager for a community college. I used to be a moderator on the Disboards, from 2002-2006, including the Collector's Board, the old Debate Board..(Good riddance on that board!!) and right here on the DCL boards. I have been on 3 Disney cruises, including both WB Panama Repos, but this is Sue's first cruise. We both cannot wait to get on board!!!!

I sent all of my info on to JLDSMD, but the info hasn't appeared on page one yet... (It's been a few weeks).

Anyway, we are looking forward to a great cruise!!!!

 

[gstroop28]

Texas Everyone come on down.

Ooh - Texas would be nice too. I lived in San Antonio for 4 years when I was a kid (dad was stationed at Lackland AFB as a TI - Training Instructor - the Air Force version of a drill sargent!))