terrified of the cell phone

[babytay]

yesterday my son called me on his teachers cell phone crying and upset I couldnt understand a word. I finially got her on the phone and she was yelling and screaming about incomplete work. Well I asked he if that was all he had done because for me this would be not so bad. She said he had been acting fine up until then. I am sure he started to act up because of all of the yelling and the fact that most of the class was making statements in the background about him. He called me again before I could get there and was so upset saying she hated him and he wanted to run out of class. I rushed up to the school to find her yelling again at everyone and other teachers looking on. It wasnt just my son other kids were introuble for this to and had to use the cell phone to call there parents also.
Paper was everywhere in the class on the floor etc. and other concerened parents were rushing in.
She is usually high strung but this was overwhelming. She appoligized before she left all of us there in the aftermath to figure out what needed to be done she said she was exhausted and had to leave.
We did the work last night we could find and this morning again she was on the cell phone when I got to school with another parent yelling about work for a little girl who was devestated.
Oh and my son had his dollar for the needy collection in class she refused it very loudly and sent him to his seat. I dont know if this is good or bad. She is very good at times but maybe the end of the year is getting to her

[Linda]

That teacher needs to apoligize to the class...to me that is uncalled for!!!She is supposed to be an adult.What kind of example is she to her students?

[finnmom]

Babytay

That sound´s bad, she was yelling at kid´s and parent´s of work-not-good and refusing your son to give his dollar, I think that was quite childish

I wouldn´t let it go like the spring-exhaustion, this sound´s really bad, what kind of an example does this give to our kid´s; if thing´s are not done the way you eant, then you can yell and act rude to other´s

Not good, not good at all Is there anyone you could call on this does the principal know about this

OMG, what kind of a theacher

I hope you fin some way to solve this so you´ll get this season over!

{{{{{{{{{{{hugs to you and your son too}}}}}}}}}}}

Marja

[babytay]

You know I thought about the principle and I dont think she is aware. I know the school is a little different because they handel things without calling the parents alot almost like they are the parents when you arent around.
I have seen other teachers do this there. They try to handel alot of things like they are the parents which is okay at times but I guess it gets out of hand like yesterday.

I didnt want to make the teacher mad so I didnt say much.

[jdmom]

It sounds to me that this teacher is in the midst of a nervous breakdown! Did you discuss her behaivor with the principal? I would recommend a substitute to come in and give the teacher a week or so to "collect herself". How VERY unprofessional. You do not call parents from your cell phone, much less have your students call them! Most schools do not even allow the teachers to USE their cell phones during the day. I know I have a friend who is a teacher that hides in the closet in the classroom to use her cell phone, even though she only uses it during lunch and breaks. The rest of the time, she leaves it off. If any calling of parents (during the day) needs to be done, it should be the principal or VP. Personally, I would not want her around my child until she is more emotionally stable.

[Anna]

Man oh Man...If I were you I'd definately be involving the principal in on this one. For one...she shouldn't be having the kids use HER cell phone to call parents, all calls should come from the principal's office (in my opinion anyways)...

For two...yelling at the kids is VERY unprofessional and shows that she doesn't have control of her classroom...

For THREE...there is NEVER a good enough reason for making children cry! EVER...

It doesn't sound like a positive learning environment for your son at all...

((hugs))

Anna

[babytay]

Ok I am reading the posts here and maybe you all are right I should ask a few questions. I think she is about ready to snap. I kind of thought the cell phone thing was aganist the rules. I am going to run it by the v.p. and see what he says I will post about it tomorrow.

[camismom]

Babytay, I agree with everyone else here. Get the principal in on this one and if you know any of the other parents, ask them if they'd be willing to join in. This teacher sounds like she needs a few days off. She let things get way out of hand! When I worked in a school, all calls to parents were made in the office and were done in a professioal manner. She needs helps, and some discipline herself...... keep us posted.

[AnneM]

Babytay ... my jaw is dropped open!! ... This is obviously a teacher who has completely "lost it" ... (for whatever reason!).... but in my opinion this is completely unacceptable behaviour on the part of the teacher! ... and all this chaos she created for incomplete work??

This teacher sounds like she has severe problems of her own ... but to be brutal this is absolutely NOT your problem .. your child is what you need to worry about ... and this (in my opinion) is unforgiveable ... I would be hopping mad and bringing this very strongly to the knowledge of the principal ! GOOD LUCK!!!

[Honeysmom]

How humilating for all of those kids!!

Can you imagine how scary that probably was? Ans like others said, totally unprofessional, and frankly, uncaring. I think you did the right thing by not saying much at the time and then talking to the principal later. no sense in aggravating the situation anymore than it already was. I think you taught your son a really good lesson in the proper way to handle this kind of situation.

I also wondered, why in heavens, did she call all of those parents out of work for homework not being done? Letters home and maybe phone calls would have been much more approiate. Then again, if that many kids didn't complete the work that is also a little suspicious.

Good Luck..Becky

BTW, what a waste of free cell minutes!!

[babytay]

Honeysmom you made me smile ;D

[camismom]

Becky (honeysmom), you make a good point. I mean, if ALL the kids aren't completing the work, seems to me like it might be too hard and too much! Point that out in your next call Babytay!

[babytay]

Yes I am going to point out the fact that it is a lot of work for him when I talk to the principle again. I found out that he is in the advanced 2nd grade class. He was put in there based on his grades. I didnt know this I thought it was a regular class I did think she gave them a lot of work but my son was doing the work so I didnt mind. it is also the end of the year so it is to late to change him.
The thing that I had a problem with was the fact that he has been able to maintain a 3.9 average and not complete classwork. I was told that on report cards they are graded based on tests and most of the class work. Then she goes on to say he does a majority of the class work. You should see all the work they do in one day in that class he does most of it. Maybe she is just fed up with my boy.

[rosyred45]

Maybe she needs a vacation........

While it is good that your boy is in the advanced class and keeping a good grade point average, refering to the point of not getting the class work done, how do they assess that? Do they just toss it, finish it the next day? If they just toss it, and it's more like busy work, I'd ask about that.

It does take a toll on teacher's, so don't think it's just your child getting the brunt, it's probably the whole class.

Hope today's better
Kaiti