Rough PTC

Unfortunately this years 1st quarter didn't go as I had imagined. We got just a slight bump in the rode and I'm not certain yet how we as a family are going to attack it.

Here's the story:

Caleb is doing great in school. His teacher's enjoy him and gets along well w/ everyone. However in one class he seems to really be struggling and just barely keeping his head above water. This would be math class. Now, Caleb is a very good student and tries very hard. He knows what his father and I expect and he really aims to please. Don't get me wrong he has his troubled moments but what child doesn't? Let's face it school is a lot harder now than it was even when Matt & I were in. The State just expects so much out of these student now days, I know I'm just biast(sp).

Sorry, back to his math. His math teacher doesn't seem to even want him in her class. She has been teaching this class for a very long time and I suspect she is very good at it. However, she is terrible at explaining your child's problems to you. She gave Caleb a below average effort because he had a C- at the end of the first quarter. Please, are you serious!!! Wonder if she ever thought "hmmm, maybe he is just not getting what she is talking about". Do you think she called us to let us know that Caleb was struggling - ever, NO. She waits till PTC and lowers the bombshell that we as parents have to help fix. Maybe it's just me, but a little heads up after maybe a few bombed test so Matt & I can keep an eye on how he studies or does his math. UGH!!!

I'm not upset w/ Caleb at all but I do feel sorry for him. Like I said w/ a below average effort he feels like he's letting himself and us both down. I know I need to get a little thicker skin when it comes to Caleb but I'm sorry, I'm his mother and it my job to protect him!!!

Note to Caleb:
I think your doing a great job little man. You keep up the hard work and we'll help you any way we can. Just keep your chin up buddy. We're also VERY proud of you for sticking w/ "high" math for another two weeks to see if you working even harder benefits your grade average. We Love You!!!!