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I have really appreciated this thread. Most of my schools send unused medications home with students at the end of the year. But, I have never really felt comfortable with it. I had already decided that next year, we will not be doing this. I have al...

Hey OldDude. You have such a great way with words. Would you be willing to share some of your info with us that you send home to parents?

This is just me. But, if the teacher is being goofy enough to let the kids play with the animals. I would make the teacher call the parent. To answer your question, yes I do see trends. I think the kids get in a huddle and decide what the "flav...

I couldn't possibly miss all this fun! Yes, I will be back. :)

And a kid better be red, white or blue to present to me with no pass. Bleeding, cynosis or passed out. Otherwise, go get a pass!!!I don't know how many times I have sent a kid back for a pass and I never see them again. They figure it is not worth it...

I absolutely loved my 10 years in home health. But, I worked in rural north Missouri. So, there wasn't much "fear factor" involved. I felt a little uncomfortable a few times, but nothing that could have scared me off. That was before all the changes...

I have a sign that hangs in my office... a quote by Mark Twain. "If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything."

Do you have a statement in your student handbook that states that a student must be 24 hours without vomiting before returning to school? If so, is there a common sense factor built in that helps to weed out those students who may have vomited due to...

Farawyn- You just said what many of the rest of us were thinking!! :)

Oh...this could be a completely different thread. But I am going to chime in now. This used to be a complete thorn in my side. The coach/AD wouldn't work with me after repeated attempts, written requests, rants and raves, etc. I no longer try to keep...

meeeeeeeeeeeee toooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!

This lovely h.s. student was the "fish that got away" yesterday. But, I just happen to be married to the Principal for almost 30 years, and there isn't much that the little lovelies get away with when it comes to issues that I deal with. My hubs kno...

Had an incident today. One of my high school students was ohhhhh so sick according to him. "Feel like I am gonna throw up. Stomach hurts. Was on the pot over the weekend. Had a birthday party. Just don't want to be at school and just want to go home ...

When I ask if the student mentioned whatever the complaint is today (that was going on at home) to mom/dad/whoever at home. The FF tells me no, they hadn't told anyone at home. I tell them, "if it wasn't bad enough to tell someone at home. It isn't ...

I have found a blog by Tim Elmore. This is the link to his website. He has amazing in sight with dealing with todays youth/raising leaders. Leadership Development Program | Habitudes® | Growing Leaders . He writes some great stuff. I frequently ...

And. they. are. going. to. be. taking. care. of. US. someday! Eeeeek!

Here are a couple of lice tracking forms that I made up. If they would be helpful to anyone, I would like to share them. Sorry they are only in PDF. My computer crashed a while back and these weren't saved on my flash drive. I had shared them with a...

I think the PA order to rub XYZ oil on little Johnny's temples and abc oil on his neck at lunch for ADHD was the straw that broke the camel's back. I love this OldDude! You are speaking my language. If I have to hear about Essential Oils one more tim...

My magic wand would be used to make some parents disappear, and replace them with parents who care enough about the children that are under their care to step up to the plate. Or, just put the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline number on speed dial. Ge...

Very, very sad, but true. Thanks to everyone that chimed in with their thoughts and helpful ideas on this. Happy, Happy Tuesday!

Keep a stiff upper lip. Arm yourself with all the knowledge that you can possibly read, so that when they have a ridiculous question or another dumb comment. You can be ready with up to date evidence based information. Do not let them sway you in any...

Sorry- Who is Gollum?

Thanks. I cover 4 buildings in 3 different rural school districts. This makes it a bit more difficult.

Thanks. I agree with that. I was just wondering if anyone had figured out how to word the common sense part of it, when kids aren't really sick as far as a possible contagious stomach bug. Such as when they ate something that didn't agree with them, ...

The Handbook I am referring to, is the Student Handbook. It is what has the general school info. and policies/procedures that parents need to have at home for reference. I guess it could be tasty or crunchable. But, depending on if parents like what...