tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post8728328842151139878..comments2024-02-29T03:44:14.590-08:00Comments on Herding Kats in Kindergarten: Retention Bonus!Jennifer K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15114666136412667718noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-24419923681934827322012-05-19T18:35:41.175-07:002012-05-19T18:35:41.175-07:00Wouldn't it be nice if they were retained when...Wouldn't it be nice if they were retained when the problem first started rather than wait 3 years for it to snowball? If they don't learn what they need to in 1st than what in the world are they going to do in 2nd? Parents assure teachers that they will "work with" their kids over the summer - if it's that easy why didn't they do it all year long so we wouldn't have this problem?<br /><br />Jennifer @ <a href="http://herdingkats.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Herding Kats In Kindergarten</a>? The social aspect of retention is also less of a big deal in the lower grades I think.Jennifer K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15114666136412667718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-12375368483961570992012-05-19T18:32:45.942-07:002012-05-19T18:32:45.942-07:00Heck if we retain them all I'm not backpacking...Heck if we retain them all I'm not backpacking around Europe, it'll be Bed & Breakfasts and chateau stays all the way! A week in the Wine Valley in France sounds lovely!<br /><br /><br />Jennifer @ <a href="http://herdingkats.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Herding Kats In Kindergarten</a>Jennifer K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15114666136412667718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-36647888761585276052012-05-19T18:30:49.714-07:002012-05-19T18:30:49.714-07:00Hi Tricia, yes it is a tough decision to retain or...Hi Tricia, yes it is a tough decision to retain or not. In my case I truly believe he just needs one more year to come out of his shell and get a firm foundation. Mama promised that they'd work on reading over the summer but as she doesn't speak any English I don't see how that's going to happen. I wish parents understood how much we take these kinds of decisions to heart!<br /><br /><br />Jennifer @ <a href="http://herdingkats.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Herding Kats In Kindergarten</a>Jennifer K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15114666136412667718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-75091856943167700672012-05-19T18:28:37.605-07:002012-05-19T18:28:37.605-07:00Teri, in our district they can refuse retention in...Teri, in our district they can refuse retention in any grade level, although I understand that will change in 2014 with full adoption of Common Core. One parent who refused retention for K said "It's only kindergarten." Ummm.....yeah, that's where they learn to read now , it's not all making mus pies and finger painting any more!<br /><br />Jennifer @ <a href="http://herdingkats.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Herding Kats In Kindergarten</a>Jennifer K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15114666136412667718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-62822493414799815092012-05-19T18:26:01.220-07:002012-05-19T18:26:01.220-07:00Holly, that video was hilarious! Thanks for sharin...Holly, that video was hilarious! Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Jennifer @ <a href="http://herdingkats.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Herding Kats In Kindergarten</a>Jennifer K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15114666136412667718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-73956611430859398592012-05-19T15:13:33.249-07:002012-05-19T15:13:33.249-07:00Oh my word this post had me laughing out loud!!! I...Oh my word this post had me laughing out loud!!! I have been there myself - 8 of my 12 years teaching have been spent in kinder. Gotta love these parents LOL <br /><br />Just found and started following your blog! I am super excited to be returning to teaching kindergarten after 2 years of teaching 4th grade and I am super excited that I found your blog!<br />Cindy<br />http://krazykinderteacher.blogspot.com/Cindy Foremanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10785473141692142785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-73935246156846902832012-05-19T09:14:51.999-07:002012-05-19T09:14:51.999-07:00Totally had me going on that first part... i was l...Totally had me going on that first part... i was like where in the world does she teach?? lol<br /><br />Blessings, <br /><br />Jessica Stanford <br /><a href="http://mrsstanfordsclass.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Mrs. Stanford's Class Blog</a><br /><a href="http://www.teacherspayteacher.com/Store/Jessica-Stanford/" rel="nofollow">My TpT Store</a>Jessica Ann Stanfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14406854012035483532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-8825811383443240212012-05-18T22:34:41.457-07:002012-05-18T22:34:41.457-07:00Yep, I'm putting my hand up with Amber, "...Yep, I'm putting my hand up with Amber, "More kids should be retained earlier".Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16370393893728279355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-14804742082639108672012-05-18T22:13:46.769-07:002012-05-18T22:13:46.769-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16370393893728279355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-31841560159999262342012-05-18T21:12:23.497-07:002012-05-18T21:12:23.497-07:00Oooooo Field Day made someone grouchy today:)
I a...Oooooo Field Day made someone grouchy today:)<br /><br />I am cracking up!<br />I say- retain them all and we'll backpack around Europe next year!!!<br /><br />Staci<br /><br /><a href="http://goingnuttyinmisssquirrelsfirstgrade.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Going Nutty!</a> <br /><br />misssquirrels@yahoo.comMiss Squirrelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08954539437325236574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-60676648979980421892012-05-18T20:40:09.889-07:002012-05-18T20:40:09.889-07:00Hahaha! Your post had me rolling.
More kids shou...Hahaha! Your post had me rolling. <br /><br />More kids should be retained earlier. It's hard to retain once they get to me in third grade.<br /><br />Thank goodness we had field day in the Fall. I'm glad it's out of the way! hahaha!<br /><br />I hope you can make it through the rest of the year!<br /><br /><a href="http://amber-polk.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Adventures of a Third Grade Teacher</a>Amber @ Adventures of a Third Grade Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17581503562415464779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-49239409246808205012012-05-18T19:45:59.629-07:002012-05-18T19:45:59.629-07:00I know how hard it s to make that decision as the ...I know how hard it s to make that decision as the teacher. I have been teaching kindergarten for the past 8 years and had to recommend a student be retained this year. I have lost so much sleep over this. I have had multiple conferences with the parents and mom was in agreement but dad was holding out. After our last conference mom assured me that dad would give in and eventually he did. This will be my first kindergarten retention ever. Since we only offer half day kindergarten I usually believe first grade is better. But this little guy is so young and immature I think another year in kindergarten is what he needs. Thanks for listening to me ramble. I just want you to know that I understand that this was a difficult decision for you.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04613475102265937480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-11060648985211004912012-05-18T19:33:17.664-07:002012-05-18T19:33:17.664-07:00This had me rolling...and then, Holly, your video ...This had me rolling...and then, Holly, your video had me in tears. Made my day.<br /><br />Parents....geesh.<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><br /><a href="http://funin4b.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Fun in Room 4B</a>Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07786531176109759149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-70248883736898136302012-05-18T19:33:03.713-07:002012-05-18T19:33:03.713-07:00::Double sigh:: Parents can refuse retention in f...::Double sigh:: Parents can refuse retention in first?? For me, it's only K retention that they can refuse!<br />❤Teri <br /><b><a href="http://acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">A Cupcake for the Teacher</a></b>Cupcakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01209175726522753587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-75569198511882734952012-05-18T19:21:21.571-07:002012-05-18T19:21:21.571-07:00***SIGH***
You've gotta watch this:
http://w...***SIGH***<br /><br />You've gotta watch this:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T8ovblvQM0&feature=share&fb_source=message<br /><br />Hope that link works if you copy/paste it. Let me know if it doesn't because it's sure to brighten your day!<br /><br />Holly<br /><b><a href="http://crisscrossapplesauceinfirstgrade.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Crisscross Applesauce in First Grade</a></b>Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10861143488616582042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-3866971885697970052012-05-18T18:57:46.558-07:002012-05-18T18:57:46.558-07:00Sounds like summer vacation can't come fast en...Sounds like summer vacation can't come fast enough! It truly saddens me that some parents can't do what's best for their child and push so hard to pass them on when they are not succeeding. It only hurts the child in the long run. :(<br /><br />Lisa<br /><a href="http://learningissomethingtotreasure.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Learning Is Something to Treasure</a>Lisa R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13600005188065310724noreply@blogger.com