Provencal School

Its not hurting anything to let them graduate. Both of my boys did...one of them at Provencal. My best friends little girl goes there and is in Kindergarden, does not understand why her big sister got to wear cap and gown and she can't.

Vern who knows everything--thinks we all should think like him. I for one can still think for my self! Natchitoches Parish Public Schools have gone to the dogs! Yes--the children need a education--but they need to be children. Children like PARTIES, CANDY, COKE, RECESS and K. GRADUATION! What the hell is wrong with letting children be children! I don't think all teachers care about the children as individual! The parents need to take a stand and go for the K. GRADUATION! I wish them the best of luck! Maybe if more parents took a stand the school system would improve.

Teacher wrote:

<quoted text>Oh and you are the one on another topic trying to get a bob job right?

I could be, but at least I can spell!!

scarlett longlois vascocu wrote:

i went to school when they allowed fun----and i am educated! life is about fun/work! you have to be responsible for yourself and know when its fun time and when its work time! duh! but then again our world does not believe in people being responsible for their own actions! i am very upset that provencal is not having a kindergarden graduation! i would love to see my son walk across the stage and perform cute little songs! in the real world you have those who achieve and those who do not! thats why i push my child to do good-so we will be recognized! if you dont work hard you dont get rewarded! what makes kindergarden any different? i cant help if there are some kids that will be left behind! but i do not believe like the government does: no child left behind! you only deserve what you work for and my child has been working for a reward and the graduation would be a reward for him and his family! i have talked to several parents and they all want a graduation as well so if the teachers dont have time for it the parents will get together and decorate and whatever else is needed! so whats your excuse now? if i was a teacher i would want to showcase my children! but then again teachers are not what they use to be ----what in this world is? if provencal school is as good as they put on they would want to showcase their kids as well! enough of my vent! i am still fighting for a k grad like many others and like i said i think my child deserves it and so do i!

Yeah, but you live in a trailer house in your parents yard.......

enough said?

It is more important that these kids make it to their high school graduation than a kindergarten graduation. Hopefully they will make it to that graduation ceremony.

DamnSkippy wrote:

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Yeah, but you live in a trailer house in your parents yard.......
enough said?

Does living in a trailer maker her any less a good mother? What an idiotic reply!!!! I happend to know Scarlett, and she is a good mother (of 3, including a set of twins). My son goes to School of Victory, and they had an amazing k grad. We gave the teacher pictures of our kids from birth to present, and they did a slide show including those pic and ones from the school year. It was awesome. This is a good transition from being "babies" to big-school first graders. From the basic ABC's and nap time, to reading, writing and arithmetic. As for Vern, I seriously doubt the few hours it takes to learns songs and walk down an aisle to receive a diploma and introduction into the lives of big boys and girls will make much difference from being social and academic retards (as you suggest) and being geniuses. Let children feel important in even the smallest of accomplishments!!

Seriously People! Do you honestly think that not getting a kindergarten graduation will scar these kids for life? Ok, so you'll give them a certificate...even the ones who aren't passing....isn't that what's wrong with today's society. Every kid makes every team, every kid gets a prize. We are so hell bent on the kids not feeling rejection, that we forget about the real world.
But if this situation is going to cause an uproar, I'm sure the teachers and administration would have no problem with you parents loading up your "graduates" and taking them to Chuck E Cheese and presenting them with their certificates there. That way the parents can be in "charge" and they can prove to their little ones that no one ever gets disappointed.

Graduating from kindergarten is not a big deal. I think high school graduation is enough.

supporter wrote:

Seriously People! Do you honestly think that not getting a kindergarten graduation will scar these kids for life? Ok, so you'll give them a certificate...even the ones who aren't passing....isn't that what's wrong with today's society. Every kid makes every team, every kid gets a prize. We are so hell bent on the kids not feeling rejection, that we forget about the real world.
But if this situation is going to cause an uproar, I'm sure the teachers and administration would have no problem with you parents loading up your "graduates" and taking them to Chuck E Cheese and presenting them with their certificates there. That way the parents can be in "charge" and they can prove to their little ones that no one ever gets disappointed.

I'm not suggesting they will be scarred or feel rejected, but these smallest of school-aged children need positive reinforcement, and shown that they are special. Graduation is not absolutely necessary, but it sure makes the little ones feel like they have done something special, which encourages them to continue to work hard and do well. There is enough time ahead in life for disappointment - let them enjoy this time.

lol wrote:

I'm with Vern on this none of you have said anything about how important education is.And now you want to talk about the princple and teachers.Way to go Vern!!

If education is so important to you, be aware of the difference between principle and principal.

supporter wrote:

Seriously People! Do you honestly think that not getting a kindergarten graduation will scar these kids for life? Ok, so you'll give them a certificate...even the ones who aren't passing....isn't that what's wrong with today's society. Every kid makes every team, every kid gets a prize. We are so hell bent on the kids not feeling rejection, that we forget about the real world.
But if this situation is going to cause an uproar, I'm sure the teachers and administration would have no problem with you parents loading up your "graduates" and taking them to Chuck E Cheese and presenting them with their certificates there. That way the parents can be in "charge" and they can prove to their little ones that no one ever gets disappointed.

Great post!!

I may have had a Kindergarten graduation, or maybe I didnt, dont remember, I guess I'm scarred. Lets face it, they (Grad Ceremonies)are for Moms and Dads. I dont think the kids really care, unless they are relentlessly reminded by mom. My son had no formal graduation from Kindergarten and he is a 4.00 student(at Provencal) and I really do not think he is scarred by the omission. I do however understand the Eighth grade graduation, it is thier last year at Provencal. And since circa. 1981 that is all the town has left.

I still have my cap, gown, diploma and status report from kindergarten and my graduation class picture...it is fun to take them out from time to time, even 20 yrs later.
O yeah, I went to Provencal as well...too bad mrs. Deason is no longer there!

All American Citizen wrote:

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I'm not suggesting they will be scarred or feel rejected, but these smallest of school-aged children need positive reinforcement, and shown that they are special. Graduation is not absolutely necessary, but it sure makes the little ones feel like they have done something special, which encourages them to continue to work hard and do well. There is enough time ahead in life for disappointment - let them enjoy this time.

sounds like this is more for the moms than the kids

No, not at all. My son had his picture taken in his cap and gown, and still keeps them (cap,gown and tassle) in his closet. He loves it, thinks he is something else. Graduation did mean something to him. Celebration (graduation) is a great form of validation. Live life to the fullest and make it fun when you can -- k-graduation and all!!

Vern Here!Still all I see is how important a graduation is and nothing about kids getting and education.And someone said it best It's more for the parents!You still have kids in that class that will not pass,What about those kids and their parents?You think they want more parties and fun in school for their child who did not pass?So for all of you that are just worried about your child having a good time at school have your graduation and your parties to celebrate your kids graduating from kindergarden and slam on the teachers for how they do things.Enjoy this one because chances are if this is what you are sending them to school for this will be their last graduation anyway.

Sounds to me like several of them need to go back to school. They can't spell or use simple grammar!

LMAO

Angel Hard wrote:

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I could be, but at least I can spell!!

damn skippy--so what that i live in a trailer---i still have a successful life! not all people judge success from what you have in life as far as material things! im successful because i have three wonderful respectful children and a happy marriage! my husband is at home with us everynight and we teach our children the world of god--and right from wrong! im happy living next to my parents --- thats where i want to be, asshole! if you werent scared who would post your name and not hide behind a fake one but then again you probably have too many skeltons! but then again thats another way im more successful than you--i not hide behind things if i believe in it i stand up for it! so really just drop me a line so i know who you are so i can send up a special prayer for you and maybe god will teach you that material things arent important its how you live your life that is!

the way i really feel is if you dont have a dog in this fight then get out!

Vern here! like I said if this is the way you want schools to treat your child with parties and things like that go for it.If your child is having problems with the pressures of kindergarden well by all means throw him/her a party.Get ready to throw one when the kid hits highschool,college,a job,a family or just life in general.Edu cation starts with discipline just like anything else.The school board adds a little of that with a uniform code and we fight them on it.They have standardized testing and we fight them on that!WHY? They do things to help kids with life and we fight them at every turn because we don't see what they are trying to do and it was not the way it was when we went to school.Times are not like it was when we went to school.You want to replace the school board because your kid turned out dumb as a brick,it's not their fault,it's not the kids fault because the system was in place it's your fault because you were to damned worried the kid wasn't having fun at school.Are you going to demand an ice cream party for your kid when he shows up for a minimun wage job on time two days in a row?I'm not trying to insult anyone BUT you have to step back and look at the big picture.They are preparing your kids for LIFE! A little delt with pressure now is just going to make them better prepared for all the pressures they are up aginst for the rest of their lives.Thats about all I have to say on this matter,I just know my three grown children were ready when they left the nest.And can handle just about anything life has to throw at them.

Hear Hear Vern!!

scarlett longlois vascocu wrote:

damn skippy--so what that i live in a trailer---i still have a successful life! not all people judge success from what you have in life as far as material things! im successful because i have three wonderful respectful children and a happy marriage! my husband is at home with us everynight and we teach our children the world of god--and right from wrong! im happy living next to my parents --- thats where i want to be, asshole! if you werent scared who would post your name and not hide behind a fake one but then again you probably have too many skeltons! but then again thats another way im more successful than you--i not hide behind things if i believe in it i stand up for it! so really just drop me a line so i know who you are so i can send up a special prayer for you and maybe god will teach you that material things arent important its how you live your life that is!
the way i really feel is if you dont have a dog in this fight then get out!

I agree yes education is very important, but as they are learning it’s great to have memories thru out the years of your children learning experience. I agree whole heartily with every thing Scarlett has said. It not material things that makes you a person and I don’t know her but she sounds like a true mother should to me. And Scarlett as for the Vernon person (Vernon, Teacher, and Damn skippy) could be all the same person and trying to pat their own self on the back for being the way they are. Good luck on the graduation no matter what is said on here you go for it.