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My personal preference would be to keep them together, because kindergarten
is a huge adjustment, and at least they would have each other. That is my preference though, and others may feel differently. -- Terri & Rob Colton (11-29-00) Aimee and Kylie (12-22-03) Visit us at: http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/a..._kylie_colton/ "GandSBrock" wrote in message ... So, anyone else starting kindergarten this fall?? Keeping them in the same class, or separating? Public or private school? When do you start and what is the age cutoff date. We start Sept. 7 and I'm hoping to keep them together. At least in the beginning. For stability. This is the boys' 4th move, and going to an all day, every day, school with large classes, in yet another new town are big changes. Plus they will be a young 5. I already asked about this at the school when I picked up the registration packet, and the lady said for me to include a letter with my reasons to keep them together and they would consider it. So I conclude that they automatically separate twins. Our age cutoff date is Sept. 30. If we had stayed in Kansas, they wouldn't have made the cutoff, which is end of August. But I think my boys are ready. I can tell they are on the cusp of reading, and they are getting really good at addition. This is a big change from last year, when I was much more apprehensive about their maturity. Would love to hear from ya! Stephanie Jake and Ryan 9/3/99 |
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But for the start, I want them
together. I think I'm just a softy. :-) I'll have to talk to you later to see how it's going for your two guys. I'm sure they'll love school!! They have been in Montessori school half day (5 days a week) since last September. It's because they HAVE been together for a full school year that the teachers thought it would benefit them to be separated. Their program will be two separate classrooms in the morning, but together in the afternoons (mornings are more concentrated on 'work'). They truly love school, and I think the Montessori program and philosophy is wonderful for helping children to realize their potential -- it's so very 'into' developmental levels and letting the child set his/her own pace (with encouragement). Grandmom Gwen |
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But for the start, I want them
together. I think I'm just a softy. :-) I'll have to talk to you later to see how it's going for your two guys. I'm sure they'll love school!! They have been in Montessori school half day (5 days a week) since last September. It's because they HAVE been together for a full school year that the teachers thought it would benefit them to be separated. Their program will be two separate classrooms in the morning, but together in the afternoons (mornings are more concentrated on 'work'). They truly love school, and I think the Montessori program and philosophy is wonderful for helping children to realize their potential -- it's so very 'into' developmental levels and letting the child set his/her own pace (with encouragement). Grandmom Gwen |
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But for the start, I want them
together. I think I'm just a softy. :-) I'll have to talk to you later to see how it's going for your two guys. I'm sure they'll love school!! They have been in Montessori school half day (5 days a week) since last September. It's because they HAVE been together for a full school year that the teachers thought it would benefit them to be separated. Their program will be two separate classrooms in the morning, but together in the afternoons (mornings are more concentrated on 'work'). They truly love school, and I think the Montessori program and philosophy is wonderful for helping children to realize their potential -- it's so very 'into' developmental levels and letting the child set his/her own pace (with encouragement). Grandmom Gwen |
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On 21 Jul 2004 20:38:06 GMT, (GandSBrock) wrote:
Seth wrote: The main reason for it is that our daughter wanted to be separated. She said that our son often bothered her in class. He was upset to be separated because he really likes being near her Oh that's wonderful that she can express her feelings like that. Mariel doesn't seem to have much problem expressing her feelings. And I mean that in a good way. She's quite a kid. Just yesterday, at vacation bible school, they brought home papers they colored and Ryan was telling me how Jake messed up his paper. I told them that they didn't have to sit next to each other and they said "but we're brothers". I don't think my two quite get the concept that they don't *have* to be together all the time. That's cute. It's great that they feel so connected to each other. I hope Derek and Mariel have a wonderful first year at "big" school! Thanks. If the way they've handled preschool is any indication, I'm sure they will. -- -Seth Jackson, proud father of Derek and Mariel(10/1/99). Pictures at: http://hitmeister.home.mindspring.co...ypictures.html Music links: www.mp3.com/SethJackson www.mp3.com/loudspeaker www.SethJackson.net |
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On 21 Jul 2004 20:38:06 GMT, (GandSBrock) wrote:
Seth wrote: The main reason for it is that our daughter wanted to be separated. She said that our son often bothered her in class. He was upset to be separated because he really likes being near her Oh that's wonderful that she can express her feelings like that. Mariel doesn't seem to have much problem expressing her feelings. And I mean that in a good way. She's quite a kid. Just yesterday, at vacation bible school, they brought home papers they colored and Ryan was telling me how Jake messed up his paper. I told them that they didn't have to sit next to each other and they said "but we're brothers". I don't think my two quite get the concept that they don't *have* to be together all the time. That's cute. It's great that they feel so connected to each other. I hope Derek and Mariel have a wonderful first year at "big" school! Thanks. If the way they've handled preschool is any indication, I'm sure they will. -- -Seth Jackson, proud father of Derek and Mariel(10/1/99). Pictures at: http://hitmeister.home.mindspring.co...ypictures.html Music links: www.mp3.com/SethJackson www.mp3.com/loudspeaker www.SethJackson.net |
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On Wed, 21 Jul 2004 18:27:28 -0400, "Julie"
wrote: Stephanie -- Follow your gut on the together/apart issue. If your gut is saying "together", and the school refuses to accommodate that, fight for your kids. Go in person. When they say "It's our policy to separate twins" say "Fine. Show me your policy." Usually, it's NOT a written policy, so they have nothing to fall back on. Our school, luckily, is very flexible and leaves it up to the parents. C&E have always wanted to be in the same class, and their teachers report that it works just fine for them (they'll be in second grade in the fall). In our school, the default is to separate them, but they will put them together if the parents request it in writing. Seth, just FYI, near the end of Pre-K, one of my two said that they wanted to be in separate classes for kindergarten because the other (shyer) one was always a bother. However, a few days later, there was a change of heart when they started thinking about what it would be like to be separated. The shy proceeded to bossom in kindergarten, and when I asked the teacher during the parent/teacher conference how the shyness thing was going, she looked at me like I'd just come from another planet and said "SHY??? Not that I've noticed." The teacher did separate them into separate groups for when they rotated to centers, though she kept them together for reading. My own experience is that it is easier to deal with one teacher, and down the line I would hate for one of the kids to get a teacher who assigns a lot of homework, while the other gets a teacher who doesn't. That's hardly fair when you're in the same grade! But obviously you and your dw know your kids better than anyone, so if apart feels like the right choice, follow your gut. Mariel has been expressing her feelings to us for quite a while. Our concern was about Derek, as he is the shy one compared to Mariel. He was upset when we first told him they'd be in different classes, but he seemed to gradually accept it even before the first day of classes. It seems to be working out fine. His new teacher speaks very highly of him. Also, they were two of the younger kids (mid-July birthdays with a 9/30 cut-off) -- and tiny for their age -- too, but that hasn't been an issue at all. Like your gut, my gut felt that they were quite ready, and they have thrived. My brother held his daughter back and it worked out well for them, so he almost had me convinced it was the way to go. But I feel like my kids are ready. If not, I guess we always have the option of repeating kindergarten. -- -Seth Jackson, proud father of Derek and Mariel(10/1/99). Pictures at: http://hitmeister.home.mindspring.co...ypictures.html Music links: www.mp3.com/SethJackson www.mp3.com/loudspeaker www.SethJackson.net |
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On Wed, 21 Jul 2004 18:27:28 -0400, "Julie"
wrote: Stephanie -- Follow your gut on the together/apart issue. If your gut is saying "together", and the school refuses to accommodate that, fight for your kids. Go in person. When they say "It's our policy to separate twins" say "Fine. Show me your policy." Usually, it's NOT a written policy, so they have nothing to fall back on. Our school, luckily, is very flexible and leaves it up to the parents. C&E have always wanted to be in the same class, and their teachers report that it works just fine for them (they'll be in second grade in the fall). In our school, the default is to separate them, but they will put them together if the parents request it in writing. Seth, just FYI, near the end of Pre-K, one of my two said that they wanted to be in separate classes for kindergarten because the other (shyer) one was always a bother. However, a few days later, there was a change of heart when they started thinking about what it would be like to be separated. The shy proceeded to bossom in kindergarten, and when I asked the teacher during the parent/teacher conference how the shyness thing was going, she looked at me like I'd just come from another planet and said "SHY??? Not that I've noticed." The teacher did separate them into separate groups for when they rotated to centers, though she kept them together for reading. My own experience is that it is easier to deal with one teacher, and down the line I would hate for one of the kids to get a teacher who assigns a lot of homework, while the other gets a teacher who doesn't. That's hardly fair when you're in the same grade! But obviously you and your dw know your kids better than anyone, so if apart feels like the right choice, follow your gut. Mariel has been expressing her feelings to us for quite a while. Our concern was about Derek, as he is the shy one compared to Mariel. He was upset when we first told him they'd be in different classes, but he seemed to gradually accept it even before the first day of classes. It seems to be working out fine. His new teacher speaks very highly of him. Also, they were two of the younger kids (mid-July birthdays with a 9/30 cut-off) -- and tiny for their age -- too, but that hasn't been an issue at all. Like your gut, my gut felt that they were quite ready, and they have thrived. My brother held his daughter back and it worked out well for them, so he almost had me convinced it was the way to go. But I feel like my kids are ready. If not, I guess we always have the option of repeating kindergarten. -- -Seth Jackson, proud father of Derek and Mariel(10/1/99). Pictures at: http://hitmeister.home.mindspring.co...ypictures.html Music links: www.mp3.com/SethJackson www.mp3.com/loudspeaker www.SethJackson.net |
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On Wed, 21 Jul 2004 18:27:28 -0400, "Julie"
wrote: Stephanie -- Follow your gut on the together/apart issue. If your gut is saying "together", and the school refuses to accommodate that, fight for your kids. Go in person. When they say "It's our policy to separate twins" say "Fine. Show me your policy." Usually, it's NOT a written policy, so they have nothing to fall back on. Our school, luckily, is very flexible and leaves it up to the parents. C&E have always wanted to be in the same class, and their teachers report that it works just fine for them (they'll be in second grade in the fall). In our school, the default is to separate them, but they will put them together if the parents request it in writing. Seth, just FYI, near the end of Pre-K, one of my two said that they wanted to be in separate classes for kindergarten because the other (shyer) one was always a bother. However, a few days later, there was a change of heart when they started thinking about what it would be like to be separated. The shy proceeded to bossom in kindergarten, and when I asked the teacher during the parent/teacher conference how the shyness thing was going, she looked at me like I'd just come from another planet and said "SHY??? Not that I've noticed." The teacher did separate them into separate groups for when they rotated to centers, though she kept them together for reading. My own experience is that it is easier to deal with one teacher, and down the line I would hate for one of the kids to get a teacher who assigns a lot of homework, while the other gets a teacher who doesn't. That's hardly fair when you're in the same grade! But obviously you and your dw know your kids better than anyone, so if apart feels like the right choice, follow your gut. Mariel has been expressing her feelings to us for quite a while. Our concern was about Derek, as he is the shy one compared to Mariel. He was upset when we first told him they'd be in different classes, but he seemed to gradually accept it even before the first day of classes. It seems to be working out fine. His new teacher speaks very highly of him. Also, they were two of the younger kids (mid-July birthdays with a 9/30 cut-off) -- and tiny for their age -- too, but that hasn't been an issue at all. Like your gut, my gut felt that they were quite ready, and they have thrived. My brother held his daughter back and it worked out well for them, so he almost had me convinced it was the way to go. But I feel like my kids are ready. If not, I guess we always have the option of repeating kindergarten. -- -Seth Jackson, proud father of Derek and Mariel(10/1/99). Pictures at: http://hitmeister.home.mindspring.co...ypictures.html Music links: www.mp3.com/SethJackson www.mp3.com/loudspeaker www.SethJackson.net |
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