by ☆ ƒåitĥ ☆
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August 8, 2006

I got a 'Good News' phone call from the School Principal!

September 10, 2008 03:26 PM EDT
views: 122 | rating: 9.6/10 (40 votes) | comments: 49

Wow.. now this is a good way to start off my day!

Some of you may remember that I talk about my middle son a lot here on Gather because school has been tough for him, he's the 'king of random' and because I've been really concerned about his behavior.

You can check out those articles that are linked to get some history on the little dude but today I'm reporting some GOOD NEWS!

My phone rang, I saw it was the school and immediately I thought 'Great, what did Alex do this time?'. I do feel really bad now for even thinking that but with the past that we've had, it's kind of hard not to.

It was his school Principal and she told me that Alex is doing GREAT in school this year, he's attentive, staying on task, being nice and courteous to other people and his teacher and just an all-around great kid!

What a great way to start off my day, you know? I am so proud of him for trying so hard but now I feel extra bad/guilty because we're hopefully moving into our very first home in just a few weeks and Alex will have to change schools! Ugh... this is just really bad timing. Alex is finally get the hang of school and now we have to uproot him and have him start all over?

The Principal asked me if I had any concerns or wanted to talk about anything, so I took the chance to let her know that we might be moving and Alex will have to transfer to another school and thankfully, she really put my mind at ease! She actually used to teach at the school he'll be transferring to and she had really positive things to say about it. She said that the school is managed a LOT like his current school and she said she'd even call over there to get him into a teacher that would be the best fit for him.

Wow, I feel so much better and I hope Alex will too!

~ Faith
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Comments: 49

Marge H. Sep 10, 2008, 3:30pm EDT
I love your principal and I don't even know her. :) what great news and how wonderful that she offered to help Alex with the transition! She sounds very compassionate.
Bridget ♥ Sep 10, 2008, 3:30pm EDT
YAY for Alex and you! that's fantastic!
Wanda H. Sep 10, 2008, 3:36pm EDT
Sounds like Alex is figuring it all out. Good for him and good for you to hang in there and help him through. That's all a parent can do, you know. Just hang in and help them learn what they need to, to make it through.
Bebe S. Sep 10, 2008, 3:37pm EDT
YEAH ALEX!!! Way to go little guy!!!!

Faith, I am sure that just made you smile!!!!
heather "chickenlips" g. Sep 10, 2008, 3:42pm EDT
WooHoo Alex!

Keep it up, buddy! :)

I'm so glad she made your day, Faithy!
Sarah (I want points) Sep 10, 2008, 3:48pm EDT
Wow! That's a really great phone call to get. I'm glad you got some good news.
DiAnA D. Sep 10, 2008, 3:48pm EDT
I'm so happy for you both!!! Keep up the good work!
Wendy F. Sep 10, 2008, 3:50pm EDT
Hope the transition goes well.
sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Sep 10, 2008, 3:52pm EDT
That's wonderful! It always puts a spring in my step when I get unexpected good news.
Samantha H. Sep 10, 2008, 3:55pm EDT
Awesome. Last year, our principal wanted us to talk to three parents per quarter and give them good reports. we had little sheets to fill out to keep track of how many. At the beginning of the year, I wrote letters to each parent about my kids and addressed them all myself. They were all individual. None of them were copied and pasted about kids.

I kept doing a lot throughout the year and ended up with hundreds. It's so much easier to talk to parents when something bad does happen if you talk to them about something good first.
Ms. Meacham: Money Maven Sep 10, 2008, 3:55pm EDT
Great news! Sometimes school districts in your area will allow kids to continue attending even if they move outside the district. Does that apply in your area? If it looks like the adjustment may be too much for Alex, then that may be another route to explore.

How is he doing with the thought of the move and changing schools? It sounds like, with the principal's help, either way will work to his advantage. Congratulations on the positive call Faith. Here's to many more like it ahead.... ; )
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Sep 10, 2008, 3:56pm EDT
That's a great way to start your day!! It sounds to me like the fact that he's getting the hang of school in general, and he's getting positive feedback from the principal and teachers that will help him with his transition.

Sounds like his principal will be a strong advocate for him through the move.
Ang, inspired by good, G. Sep 10, 2008, 3:59pm EDT
That is awesome, Faith! I'm glad that the principal called to tell your great things about your son and that she is willing to go the extra step to get him into a teacher that would be good for him. Thats awesome.
Monica H. Sep 10, 2008, 3:59pm EDT
That really was some great news and glad the principal also calmed your fears about Alex moving to the new school.
This sounds great, Faith. May good things keep coming your way.
Diana B. Sep 10, 2008, 4:01pm EDT
That is good news !
I am glad to see that the school is going to work WITH you - often they fight you on eveyrthing if you happen to not agree with then and/or have a child with "issues" like my son had in school.

Organically Yours,
Diana
Jennifer N. Sep 10, 2008, 4:01pm EDT
They sound really nice there. Glad they are trying to match him up to a good teacher and make the transition smooth as possible for him.
j - Frugal Mom - r. Sep 10, 2008, 4:15pm EDT
That's wonderful Faith.
♥ Adair ♥ K. Sep 10, 2008, 4:46pm EDT
Great news! I know that puts your mind at ease about him transferring schools.
Quirky Jessi Sep 10, 2008, 4:51pm EDT
That's so great!
Wilma D. Sep 10, 2008, 4:56pm EDT
That's awesome! My son is like yours in that it's usually a bad news call, but our school system has institutes these good news calls too and the first one was such a nice surprise! Here's hoping you get many more.
Marilyn M. Sep 10, 2008, 5:14pm EDT
That's awesome, Faith.
David C. Sep 10, 2008, 5:25pm EDT
It's nice to find a principal who takes that kind of interest in the students and takes the time to talk to the parents. Way to go.
Marianne R. Sep 10, 2008, 5:37pm EDT
Great news.
Jill~Sexy Back~ V. Sep 10, 2008, 5:43pm EDT
That's awesome! Sounds like his teacher is great too for calling the new school to get things rolling. Congrats!
Larry H. Sep 10, 2008, 6:06pm EDT
that's great thanks for sharing
Alison H. Sep 10, 2008, 6:16pm EDT
Great news! Hope the move goes well.
That is great that you received a good news call! I hope he will have a wonderful teacher at his new school too~
Carla B. Sep 10, 2008, 7:11pm EDT
That's great news!
Maryjo E. Sep 10, 2008, 7:16pm EDT
Way to go Alex ! I so happy for him & you !!!!
Kim M. Sep 10, 2008, 7:29pm EDT
That's great news! It's nice to hear that the principal is going the extra mile too.
Maggie Y. Sep 10, 2008, 7:30pm EDT
Woo-Hoo!!!
Cicely B. Sep 10, 2008, 7:38pm EDT
That is so good to hear. Excellent!!!!!!
strongthrufight E. Sep 10, 2008, 8:02pm EDT
way to go Alex!
Heather C. Sep 10, 2008, 8:09pm EDT
That is great Faith. I had a similar thing happen today with my daughter and school. I just wrote a post about it. Tell him to keep up the good work!
CyberGwen ! Sep 10, 2008, 8:49pm EDT
Go Alex, Go!

That must have been a great phone call to get!
That is so awesome that she's going to step in and help to match Alex with a teacher that will be a good fit for him! I know that has to ease your mind a ton! Tell him to keep up the hard work and that I'm overly proud of him!
Whitney A. Sep 10, 2008, 9:53pm EDT
That's great!
Marsha S. Sep 10, 2008, 10:49pm EDT
It's great that he is doing so well and that moving seems like it will be an easy transfer with the help of the current principal.
Edward W. Sep 11, 2008, 1:29am EDT
Something is going right.
☆ ƒåitĥ ☆ Sep 11, 2008, 3:40am EDT
Thanks so much, everyone!
Lisa J Sep 11, 2008, 8:19am EDT
What a positive person! We all need to remember to take that extra moment to comment on the positive in someone. She was just what you needed!

Congrats on raising such a good boy. :)
Tracey E. Sep 11, 2008, 1:27pm EDT
That was sooooo very sweet of the principal to do that.

I have had a similar school experience with my oldest son (now almost 20 yrs old)
Life is so tough on kids these days. I personally think after having 2 boys and 2 girls that the boys have it harder.

DO ME A FAVOR: PLEASE REWARD YOUR SON WITH SOMETHING SPECIAL TO LET HIM KNOW THAT YOU APPRECIATE HIM AND HIS GOOD BEHAVIOR.
MAKE A HUGE DEAL OF IT !!!!
.* Sandi * Sep 11, 2008, 1:35pm EDT
g0 alex go
you will do great this year!!!
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Sep 11, 2008, 3:35pm EDT
Sounds like a good school.
Bonii P. Sep 11, 2008, 11:20pm EDT
Give my Alex guy a hug from Sweet Home Grandma!
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Sep 14, 2008, 1:18am EDT
That is awesome news..I am so happy he is doing well this year.
Donald M. Sep 18, 2008, 11:39pm EDT
I know both you and Alex must be so proud right now. I hope the new teacher helps him keep that CAN DO spirit. Congratulations to your and him both.
Andrea (Ms. Conservative) L. Sep 25, 2008, 4:51pm EDT
Sorry for the generic comment, but I have to catch up on my emails. Giving you a 10 with my comment.

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