Classroom problems (need fast response)

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About a week ago, Raven told me that some of the classmates were

telling her she was too small. I promptly gave her a pep talk, and

explained that kids are not trying to be mean, (she is truly loved in

her school), but that they don't think. I explained she is speacial

and smart, and really built her up.

I thought this would have been the end of it b/c she didn't say

anything else. This child reports EVERYTHING to me: who ate what for

lunch, class work, games and so on.... However, her teacher informed

me that Raven refused to try to tell time. Her excuse was that she is

too small.

This is a child who wanted to surf in North Shore last week, but

fought with me yesterday when she had to go to the community pool for

swim lessons. I didn't connect the dots, but I think this has

something to do with her size. She never claimed to be too small until

she started school. When confronted this morning, Raven said the class

is still telling her she is " too small " .

I know I have a problem here, and I am speaking to the teacher after

school today. We will not tolerate this. My question to anyone out

there is what do I suggest to the teacher? Raven said the " name

calling " is not only her class, but older classes as well.

The teacher is great, but my husband is concerned that if the staff

speaks to the children about Raven, this will only single her out even

more. My opinion is that she is already " singled out " and therefore a

talk to the kids at this point can't do more damage. Or can it? She

can't be left to handle this on her own because it has become clear to

me that her confidence is shot.

If anyone has any suggestions, please feel free to share. Thanks!

Mollison (Raven age 5 RSS)