Preschool

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Hi Kay,

First of all, Happy Birthday! So sorry, it was not a good day--you could declare another day your birthday and start all over! (hopefully a day before the flowers dry up)! That has worked for me!

Sorry had a hard day, too! We all do things in parenting we wish we would have done differently--it sounds like you know what to do now and I'll bet will be just fine from her first day at preschool. You guys are great parents and your doing a wonderful job raising triplets!

Marcia

Mom to Sara (DS) and 6 and Lucas 10

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Kay, HAPPY BIRTHDAY...... I know.. i don't talk much but been busy around

here. Wanted to tell you that you and your hubby are doing great job with

the kids. Hope she adjusts soon. Keep us in touch.

P.S. Yesterday was my hubbys b-day too. We will think of you when we eat a

slice of cake. Seeing we can't send you any cake...lol

,mom to 8(DS) and Dayton 3(DS)

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Kay,

Happy belated day, I hope things got better during the day. Sorry to hear

about , but remeber things will get better remember that was her first

day but she will get better. I wish you all luck with that. Take care.

Mabel, mom to Carolina, Cristian and a-ds (29.5 months old)

>From: " Tiernan, Kay M " <kay.tiernan@...>

>Reply-Multiples-DS

> " 'Multiples-DS ' " <Multiples-DS >

>Subject: Preschool

>Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 09:40:48 -0400

>

>, Sorry to hear about . Hang in there. His day will come!

>

> started preschool yesterday and it went terrible. We all waited

>outside

>for the bus and when they took and put her in the car seat she started

>crying. I ran around to the outside of the window and she saw me. One of

>the

>helpers was with her as they drove away. We didn't go right to the school

>to

>help her adjust which was a mistake. They said she would start doing

>something, then stop and look around and see no familiar face and start

>crying. We feel so bad. My husband was almost crying too. He went at 11:30

>to help with lunch and they said she cried off and on the whole time. He

>tried to feed her and then brought her home. Talk about feeling guilty! It

>was my 35th birthday too. I had an overall crappy day. Probably one of the

>worst birthdays I've ever had. My husband even left the flowers he bought

>for me at work!

>

>Hopefully today will be better. Tom was going with her for the first hour

>and I am going at 11:30 for lunch and will bring her home. We'll probably

>do

>this for a couple days until she gets used to it.

>Kay Tiernan- Mom to , , -ds-29 mos. old

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There is not much a doctor can do for a fever anyway, They just tell you to give him Tylenol and Motrin. Every time my kids go to the DR. they end up catching something else. My son is also in preschool and they have never asked for a note. If we took our kids to the DR for everything, we would be there every week. Austin-5-ASD www.TravelbyBJ.com Laha1960@... wrote: In a message dated 2/10/2006 10:35:51 A.M. Central Standard Time, Autism and Aspergers Treatment writes: I went to take to Head Start this morning and they would not let me leave him there because he didn't have a doctor's note for missing 3 days while he was running a fever. He had no other symptoms just a low grade fever, but according to their policy I couldn't take him so I didn't. Anyway, I was ready to pull him out right then and there but I didn't. As soon as I got him home from my sister's since she babysat for me today, I called head start and talked to his new Family Service ************* Wow this is strange. I worked for HEADSTART here in IL for 4 years and kids came back and no note was needed. They also were still sick, coming to school sick, had green runny noses all the time. I hated that as I felt like I got all their colds. Anyway, I guess they each have a policy. However, if your child is now better and many days have gone by, they should let him/her

back in now. I think it is expensive to go to the doctor. They should know that. We usually go only when it is very important. in IL

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It might have to do with the district? Ours (Harlem 122) does have this rule. I honestly think that it has to do with preventing abuse. If a child is out of school for more than 3 days they have to be OKed by the Dr., to return. It is a series of checks and balances to keep the child safe. If the child goes so many days without an excuse they are "referred to" the Dept. of Family Services and a welfare check will be done. WELL, its suppose to be anyway. Unfortunately DCFS has a history of not doing anything until a child is in a body bag (just my opinion) So it isn't uncommon. Deb C. <bjwaleski@...> wrote: There is not much a doctor can do for a fever anyway, They just tell you to give him Tylenol and Motrin. Every time my kids go to the DR. they end up

catching something else. My son is also in preschool and they have never asked for a note. If we took our kids to the DR for everything, we would be there every week. Austin-5-ASD www.TravelbyBJ.com Laha1960@... wrote: In a message dated 2/10/2006 10:35:51 A.M. Central Standard Time, Autism and Aspergers Treatment writes: I went to take to Head Start this morning and they would not let me leave him there because he didn't have a doctor's

note for missing 3 days while he was running a fever. He had no other symptoms just a low grade fever, but according to their policy I couldn't take him so I didn't. Anyway, I was ready to pull him out right then and there but I didn't. As soon as I got him home from my sister's since she babysat for me today, I called head start and talked to his new Family Service ************* Wow this is strange. I worked for HEADSTART here in IL for 4 years and kids came back and no note was needed. They also were still sick, coming to school sick, had green runny noses all the time. I hated that as I felt like I got all their colds. Anyway, I guess they each have a policy. However, if your child is now better and many days have gone by, they should let him/her back in now. I think it is expensive to go to the doctor. They should know that. We usually go only when it is very important. in IL What are the most popular cars? Find out at Autos Deb C.

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Hello to all,

My name is Jody and while I typically read all posts, I have only posted a

couple of times when I need great advice My son Sam (ds) turned four in

December and has been attending our local public preschool special needs class

for about one year. He has been making some gains until the start of this month

when another student joined the room. His class has seven kids ages 3 to 4 years

all with special needs. Staff is two paras and one special education teacher. I

had noticed Sam was no longer successful with his potty schedule and was

starting to say " no " to school. This past Monday when I brought him to school he

was covering his ears and visibly uncomfortable. I had that sinking feeling that

I shouldn't leave him as this new student runs around the room turning on water,

taking out numerous toys and even opening the door and leaving the classroom.

This new student is requiring 1:1 from the staff and is then reducing the staff

available for my son and the other students. I have requested they actually

provide the student with a 1:1 so the other students are not being affected by

the staffing needs, the teacher disagrees with me at this point so we have been

offered a trial of the afternoon class they have available. We would love to

have him moved if he is more comfortable as that class actually has a couple of

typical peers included. We have also looked into having him attend a couple of

days at a private preschool which we are very excited and nervous about! My

question is am I being unrealistic in requesting additional help in the morning

class due to the needs of the new student? I realize Sam is not comfortable in

that setting and I of course will NOT bring him back to that class. (by the way

I did take him home with me on Monday and we had a GREAT day together!) Just

some back round info: we live in Grand Forks, ND. Preschool is offered four days

a week starting at age 3. Sorry this is so long and thanks for all of the great

questions and comments. Even though I don't typically respond, please know many

of these posts make my day!

Jody