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Sorry to hear that. That would be rough.

Thank you SOOOO much for not sending him in sick. It's hard on him and would be a rough start for those around him, too. Hope he feels better soon! I was in a foul mood when they called and I did my hate post. Have to admit, we had a great open house! Crowded, hot, but awesome nonetheless. 5th grader has an amazing class. LOVE his teachers so far. DD has a great team at the middle school. We are very happy campers in this department.

Looks like they went back to the "good ole days" schedule. The only thing is they are still taking the whole week (3 xtra days) for Thanksgiving and taking a week in March. I guess they'd have to make up for that some way. Otherwise, it's just like the schedule we'd had for like 100 years or so. Guess that saves money!

Maybe we should look for a house in Polk county!

Always interesting to hear others'experiences. I think you should have Psycho Mom over around 10:30!

Anyone know of any coupons to the World of Coke Museum in Atlanta?

Agreed. Cobb rocks!

You're right, I forgot about that! I think we left it blank because all the dates offered were unacceptable. The survey didn't even offer the normal, what has worked for over 100 years, start date. Maybe it's time for this to be re-addressed as an independent issue, not a half-baked emailed survey question that a lot of parents didn't even get. And while we're at it, once the survey was done, we should call for an independent auditor of the survey to make sure it even has any integrity. Sorry to be so sceptical. Usually when I hear nothing but one opinion no matter who I talk to, it ends

Very good points!! Any loss of material over the summer is going to be the same level at 6-8 weeks that it would be at 12 weeks. Honestly. Now the kids are breaking over and over during their actual learning time, having to get back into the routine time and time again. It messes my kids up all year! And yes, this is a more expensive schedule for our taxpayers, in times where it's fine to flush needed teachers down the drain and pull sports out from under our kids, but don't touch the precious push to get your kids year round, even when that alone would save money. Our teachers can fo

That bothers us, too. Our son simply won't play. The risk is SOOOO not worth it! I don't know that the school schedule would defer this, though. Don't they run 'em pretty hard all summer?

Kim, thanks again for keeping us updated. Out of curiosity, are you saying that the board chose the schedule based on the public survey? Just curious since I've heard from very few that are in favor of this schedule.

I want to know, too!

Two would be awesome!

Same here, if poss.

Yup. Microburst split our HUGE maple tree right in half!

Ok. I held off because I thought for sure you would've run out by now. If we could get two that would be awesome.....if you still have some. You rock!

I don't think a right of way allows just anyone to be on the property. That's just to allow utility, DOT people, etc. to do what they need to do.

Ok. This just sux. We don't have Zumba anywhere on the South side!

You make a good point. However, I treat everyone with the equal amount of respect and expectations. Adults know how to be discreet. This is not exactly an act in hiding. It's not acceptable, even if you are a purple alien with other purple aliens. We'd still have a problem with it. That's being silly but you get my point. Most adults have similar reasoning skills, regardless of race, religion, orientation, etc. I would not excuse someone from being rational just because they are a little different than most.

I have a difficult time believing that intelligent, grown men and women cannot come up with a more creative solution than inflicting physical pain. Ours are extremely well behaved. They know that, just like in the grown-up world, there are consequences for their actions. Truth be told, they'd probably prefer the spanking but that's the easy way out. Also, what do you do when Jr. gets bigger than you and you've taught him that whoever can inflict pain is the one in charge? It's just not the right answer for us.

Kennesaw Mountain, too.

Would like to know what the deal is before taking kids to the park again. Anyone?

Wow. This day and age is not a good time to be laying your hands on someone else's child! I would've done the same exact thing you did. First and foremost you want your child to know that you would NEVER tolerate such a thing. You are the one person who protects him. I guess you guys could try to work through it with the person who did it. That's a good lesson, too, I suppose. I would NEVER, EVER leave my child with that couple/person in the future. If you do, it's just as much your fault if it happens again. Also, you do need to have a talk with your son about water rules. It r

She should offer to take the kids out for the day so that he can have privacy for the act!