A few days ago, Lulu was sent to the vice principals office for biting someone. Jeezus...I am raising a dog. I went in and spoke to the vice principal yesterday after school because somehow it didn't seem important to call me to let me know that Lulu had been in to to see her. I don't know about you but if my daughter is reprimanded by the vice principal, I think I should be notified right away. She was busy and "hadn't gotten around to it." And better yet, Lulu was told that if it happens again, not only will she be suspended but she will be inputted into the system as a "Known Biter" Great. I'm going to have to get her a muzzle and start serving her fava beans with Chianti. Hannibel Higginson. awesome. Lulu doesn't even know what "suspended" means. The way it was relayed to me from Lulu was that she could be "dispended" and this after I was told about the meeting from the mom of the kid that got bit.
Lulu is really frustrated and not very happy at school. She actually says things like "I hope I am sick so I don't have to go to school." She is 7. SEVEN. What a bright educational future she has! I am so afraid she is going to hate school. Right now her homework consists of a bunch of busy work. She always complains about there being too much math. What is funny is she is actually good at math.
I spoke with the vice principal at length about everything and walked away thinking she is pointless. The only thing that the school/district/state thinks that kids need to learn is how to read, write and do arithmetic. Such a crock of shit. That doesn't make them well rounded people. I don't know how to make this right in my head. And Oliver will be entering the system next year! The No Child Left Behind program. How about every child left behind and we don't care? Getting a little ranty....
Today I went and picked up an application for another school- It is an alternative school that isn't so test score driven. I'm getting a tour on the 28th and I can't wait! The downside is that there are so few spots available. Our chances are slim. I am going to try to be optimistic and hope for the best. Keep the adrenaline high from yesterday's hike up the steepest stairs in the west. I am feeling like I am keeping a good momentum going in the spirit of change. Hopefully I will be able to make some changes for my kids that will keep them happy and full of curiosity and wonder.
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