tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post8753955779426073387..comments2023-10-19T03:40:40.815-04:00Comments on Go Knit In Your Hat: Rowan: Spring 2008Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07651035210994960810noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-66118873248140791442008-02-02T00:38:00.000-05:002008-02-02T00:38:00.000-05:00Whoop-ass is definitely called for. And if that do...Whoop-ass is definitely called for. And if that doesn't work, Rabbitch and I will pay a visit with our Addis. You know they wash off best when you stab someone.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18047049720897209506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-76290372116991821222008-02-01T17:12:00.000-05:002008-02-01T17:12:00.000-05:00As a teacher, I can say that the principal is comp...As a teacher, I can say that the principal is completely wrong. We discipline children all the time for bus behavior and bus stop behavior. Your child was assaulted and you could press charges with the police if you desire. I am always horrified by educators who do not fulfill their responsibilities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-51776823171025494742008-02-01T17:09:00.000-05:002008-02-01T17:09:00.000-05:00My son was punched in the face at his middle schoo...My son was punched in the face at his middle school last year. I got nothing but indifference from the administration. Friends of his were also the victims of violence at school. Thankfully, we were able to move him to a smaller magnet school where violence isn't an issue. <BR/><BR/>It's rough dealing with this stuff. Give 'em hell Carol!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04278529449974055377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-30133839864832344132008-02-01T16:25:00.000-05:002008-02-01T16:25:00.000-05:00Hey Carol...can you keep us updated on this Elvis ...Hey Carol...can you keep us updated on this Elvis issue.<BR/><BR/>If you don't get results, and need someone to go kick that other kid's ass, I'd be happy to...you know how I feel about kids (other than yours and Kathy's, of course).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367675557386034708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-78708819579746468642008-02-01T16:09:00.000-05:002008-02-01T16:09:00.000-05:00A friend just had a similar incident happen to her...A friend just had a similar incident happen to her kid on the bus. The school should take a report and contact the transportation dept. of the district. Should. So maybe it's a matter of contacting them directly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-54818494420132504632008-02-01T14:11:00.000-05:002008-02-01T14:11:00.000-05:00People have already said this, but I'll enforce it...People have already said this, but I'll enforce it, call the transportation company. I don't know if your school district contracts out or has their own, but either way both the school and the bus is required to protect students. That child should have been suspended (because obviously he won't stop assaulting other kids). And EVERYONE involved is responsible, from bus driver to principle to administrators. Don't let them scare you away.<BR/><BR/>But really, just the fact that you're doing something is going to be good for your kids. My parents didn't do things and I think 10 years later I'm still a bit frustrated that no one in the schools supported me against my bully. (Long story short - I got the last laugh. Ivy League education vs fake tan and a slightly less than mediocre state school - but it's still tough.)Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02166067542823702949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-75937970720626538052008-02-01T13:13:00.000-05:002008-02-01T13:13:00.000-05:00Well since you're so up with Rowan 43, and the kni...Well since you're so up with Rowan 43, and the knits look great to me, I may as well go get a copy. I sure hope they send you the yarn and don't treat you like a free ad agent or something. If I didn'e already know what city you're in, I'd swear you were descibing our school. My favorite remedy for these situations is to just show up~and they don't like that, but our schools are trained. Something happens to my kid, you're dealing with me. Kick ass and take names.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187303372682555817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-56397916116185413222008-02-01T12:12:00.000-05:002008-02-01T12:12:00.000-05:00I was just about to suggest contacting the counsel...I was just about to suggest contacting the counselor. I was a school counselor in a former life and I dealt with many of these issues ... along with the principal btw. Press on, chances are by your pressure the bully will get the help he/she so obviously needs. And Elvis will see that it's not okay to use violence. Good luck.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06579984749815238197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-70041459005447613312008-02-01T11:30:00.000-05:002008-02-01T11:30:00.000-05:00Loren, I did take a photo. The lawyer in me never...Loren, I did take a photo. The lawyer in me never dies.<BR/><BR/>I've a call into the guidance counselor and I'm drafing a letter to the superintendent. For now. Of course the principal said she would get back to me "eventually."<BR/><BR/>In the words of, um, John Paul Jones? I have not yet begun to fight.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651035210994960810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-89391944613355145272008-02-01T11:21:00.000-05:002008-02-01T11:21:00.000-05:00Bullying and assault. No principal worthy of the ...Bullying and assault. No principal worthy of the name would blow off a parent about something like that. Did you take a photo of the mark on Elvis' skin?<BR/><BR/>Re: Rowan. I generally liked, but it seemed a bit lighter than usual. Perhaps that's because they didn't load it up with ridiculous accessories. I loved "Eerie" from the ethereal collection. <BR/><BR/>I also liked that the models looked like they actually ate a meal once in a while.Loren Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960126704097428609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-25843126642829517322008-02-01T10:35:00.000-05:002008-02-01T10:35:00.000-05:00Unbelievable! The principal should resign over co...Unbelievable! The principal should resign over comments like that. Talk about abdicating their responsibility. I have perfect confidence that you will get this sorted.<BR/><BR/>As for Rowan, I completely agree. I've already ordered the yarn for Granite. Bit trendy perhaps for my age but it speaks to me. I'm tired of boring knits. I like the sweater you like too in the Bamboo Tape but I've done that stitch pattern before for Elspeth (a few Rowans ago) and don't think I've got the brainpower to do a whole sweater in it!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14821254952159389780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-34648021113046532542008-02-01T10:28:00.000-05:002008-02-01T10:28:00.000-05:00Ummm, school law says that the school is legally r...Ummm, school law says that the school is legally responsible for your child from the moment that they step foot out your door in anticipation of getting on a bus until they step foot in your door after using that mode of transportation. Honestly, if it happened on a bus that the school used, the principal doesn't have a leg to stand on. Does your school district have video recorders on the bus? Ours made a move to that and the amount of referrals from the bus incidents have gone through the roof because it is no longer a case of "he said/she said." <BR/><BR/>Anything good for Calmer in this Rowan? I have the London Fug to rip and need some inspiration. <BR/><BR/>AvaLola and Avahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03337394774901078530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-57914682388257503292008-02-01T10:23:00.000-05:002008-02-01T10:23:00.000-05:00Carol, I believe that bus behavior counts as bully...Carol, I believe that bus behavior counts as bullying, and I believe it IS the principal's responsibility to see that it's stopped. Call the transportation department, call the guidance counselor, and threaten to write to the local newspaper. It's remarkable how quickly things can change. That behavior is not an option, and your kid should not ever have to come home with footprints on him. You're a lawyer -- go get 'em!Elizabeth Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02019916259737155294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-46148245537173199972008-02-01T09:57:00.000-05:002008-02-01T09:57:00.000-05:00Go get 'em!Now gonna high-tail myself over to Rowa...Go get 'em!<BR/><BR/>Now gonna high-tail myself over to Rowan's site and subscribe- been meaning to forever. That organic cotton looks fantastic.mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15981340071876565395noreply@blogger.com