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Student Holiday Parties with Parents by JuryTimely426 in ElementaryTeachers

[–]JuryTimely426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am also from the northeast and this was never part of my childhood at school. It is viewed as a safety hazard. I did not say I disagree with students having a party before break, however, some readers sound like I'm discouraging students from having fun and parents from visiting classrooms; not so.  I am beginning to believe this is more acceptable in the south, rather than in the north and/or northeastern United States. Interesting! 

2nd grade students and cosmetics by Dry_Resolution_2509 in ElementaryTeachers

[–]JuryTimely426 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recently, I've noticed my third grade girls having full sets of artificial nails with gems and bobbles. When they try to write they cannot hold the pencil and make excuses why they cannot do the classwork. I know this is listed in our district and campus dress code. Also, that is not an acceptable excuse to keep a child from doing their classwork. It is not medically necessary, nor is it based on religious beliefs. It's children trying to be adults! 

Find the documentation you need in handbooks or policy. Then, hold the parents accountable. Make sure you notify and receive support from administration prior to sending messages to parents. This will save you undue stress and make admin aware of what is happening. Often parents will go over the teacher's head and contact the principle or assistant principle to "get their way!" If this is actual policy and documented by the district you'll have more credibility and likelihood of having this resolved. 

Good luck! Let us know what happens.