When you are
entrusting your child to the teacher, it is important that the
teacher and the school know and be aware of several things regarding
your child.
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The parent teacher
relationship is very important. The same way that you give the day
care or caregiver information regarding your child's care should also
be given to the school that your child is attending. Several things
that come to my mind are as follows:
1. Allergies
Does your child have
allergies? If so this needs to be conveyed to the teacher and the
school. Your child's medicine such as an epipen or nasal inhaler
should be at the school and made available should the student need
it. Many schools are becoming more and more proactive with
children's allergies by posting on the classroom door (Peanut
allergies). Also some schools are suggesting not to bring snacks
that contain peanuts to the classroom.
2. Asthma
Children that have
been diagnosed with asthma should have their medications made known
and available at the school. Since children do go outside for recess,
there needs to be documentation in writing for the school and teacher
that your child cannot go outside when the temperature drops below a
certain temperature. Some schools may vary taking children outdoors
in cooler and/or rainy weather and an asthmatic child may not be able
to tolerate those types of temperatures.
3. Responsible
Caregiver
The school and the
teacher should be aware of the responsible care giver for your child.
This is especially important if your child will be picked up from
school by someone other than yourself. This protects your child in
the event someone may want to kidnap or take your child against your
will. Make it a point to become familiar with your child's teacher
and the principle. They are there to help you and your child.
4. Emergency Number
Be sure to give your
school and the teacher emergency numbers. They need a second number
in the event that they are not able to reach you should your child
become ill. There may come a time when your child does not feel well
at school and may need to come home. I recall having to pick my
grandson up from school when he was ill. I told him I was fishing
when he called. His response was, “I am sorry I took you away from
fishing.” My response was, “ You did not take me away, I was
glad to come and spend time with one of my favorite grandchildren.”
He smiled. We spent the rest of the day together which he seemed
to thoroughly enjoy. My grandchild is very humble.
5. Family or Health
Issues
There may be times
that your family is struggling with health issues such as Cancer or
possibly divorce or separation. Sometimes it may help to make the
teacher aware of this. Cancer affects the entire family. If you
are ill most of the time, let the teacher know the responsible person
that may be helping temporarily. Sometimes that responsible person
may be a cousin, nephew, grandparent, or even a close friend.
What other things
can you think of that the teacher should know?
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4 comments:
Excellent post Betty, thank you so much for sharing with us at Good Morning Mondays. Blessings
Yes! These are all a big yes!
My daughter has anaphylaxis allergy to dairy and we make sure all teachers/volunteers are aware of her allergies and that she carries an epi-pen. We also have a DVD to loan to teachers if they're unsure about administering an epi-pen.
Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).
Wishing you a lovely week.
xoxo
That is an awesome idea about the DVD Jennifer. Your welcome.
You are most welcome Terri.
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