On Parents, board question if Chinese program should be mandatory
Posted on September 30 at 8:49 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
The class is not being taught twice a month. It is 3 times one week and 2 times the next week for a total of 10 times per month. I think the opportunity is great, but should not be mandatory. I also don't like the idea of it coming out of reading time.
On Parents, board question if Chinese program should be mandatory
Posted on September 29 at 10:23 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
The other problem with adding Chinese to the curriculum is that it is taking away from other subjects. I believe my child's class is losing reading time and social studies time to study Chinese. Why not make it an elective at the middle and high school levels for students who might find Chinese beneficial for a possible future career?
On Kindergarten to be made mandatory
Posted on September 22 at 8 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
OMG. What is the big deal. Most families choose to send their children to kindergarten. If you don't want to send your child to kindergarten then you can home school. If children don't go to kindergarten or receive a home school education prior to enterering first grade they will struggle in first grade. Expectations in first grade are higher than what they used to be.
On Judge: Convicted parents in prayer death can visit Calif.
Posted on August 6 at 10:37 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
I think what the parents did is terrible and they should definitely pay for their crime. But, I don't think they should get more time in prison than someone who commits violent rapes and murders. The parents are not a threat to society, other than their own family. However, violent criminals are a threat to society, and sometimes they seems to get off easy!!
On Lake Geneva police seek child enticement suspect
Posted on June 24 at 9:24 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
She was 13!! Maybe Asian was the only word she could think of to describe him considering she was probably frightened at the time.
On Part-time custodians could save schools money
Posted on June 23 at 5:57 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
There are teachers who have wanted to go part time and "job share" therefore not receiving insurance benefits, but the district always says no.
On Janesville principal candidate named
Posted on June 22 at 6:27 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Elementary Schools do not have vice principals.
On Teachers, board begin contract negotiations
Posted on May 20 at 10:37 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I'm a teacher in the district, and it will make me sad (and my children) if I can't attend their school functions. I have 3 children...that means I can't even go to one function for each of them. I don't know anyone who "abuses" this. We attend their school sings and plays. The school district wants to encourage parent involvement, but when teachers are parents too, that doesn't apply. Very hypocritical! This doesn't even cost the district money because teachers need to find another staff member to volunteer to take over their classroom.
On Stranger danger at Traxler Park?
Posted on May 10 at 11:55 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
I'd be surprised if it was an innocent act. Why would an adult offer a child he doesn't know a ride? Sounds suspicious.
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On Absenteeism climbs as students show flu-like symptoms
Posted on October 20 at 6:40 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I realize the Roosevelt mother is upset about the school wanting her child to stay home for 48 hours. The office staff is just doing what they are told by the district. Maybe complaints should be directed to staff at the ESC (Educational Services Center) rather than here and/or Roosevelt's office staff. I believe the district is trying to err on the side of caution in hopes of preventing more illnesses at the school.