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take it to the principal she can't do that

Well, if it weren't for the sleep disorder, I'd say it's a perfectly fine form of punishment. It's actually very effective as kids really miss that snack time. You already told her once about the sleeping disorder. I know my sister was on meds to keep her up during the day it makes it hard for them to eat so they lose weight. Maybe she didn't understand clearly and you should bring the issue up again, and be more clear that your son should NOT do without snack! You might even get a written note from your son's doctor to take up there to the teacher. Give the nurse a copy too, and I doubt you will have any more problems.

Go over her head, call a meeting with her, the principal and the head of the school board. Explain to them what happened and that you think the teacher was being unreasonable and should be suspended.

I honestly don't understand why they just can't leave their snacks in their bags, why do they need to put it in a "snack bin"? And why should he be punished if he forgets?

I understand why you supported another form or punishment, but honestly, that does not warrent any kind of punishment.

And for doing it the second time, i believe warrents a suspension for her. You explained to her and for her to make your son go without anything to eat is just plain wrong.

I would lose it too.

What was her original response? Did she agree that she would use an alternate form of discipline, or did she just thank you for calling? Was it the same teacher this time, or could it have been an assistant or substitute that was unaware of your previous conversation with the teacher? Think about those questions first, and if it's clear that she agreed to do something different, I would speak with her again. Ask her what you can do as a team to make sure your son receives a healthy snack. By suggesting you work together but also wording it in a way that makes coming to a consensus the ONLY option, she has no choice but to come right out and say she's not going to do it if that's how she really feels. IF that becomes the case, then you need to speak with the principal. Don't run to the principal first- work it out again with the teacher. Good luck!

I would be SO angry. Better you than me bc I could not control myself if this was me =)

I would call the principle tomorrow 1st thing and explain it to him/her, that is the teachers boss. I think you did do a very good thing to agree to other means of discipline. I can not believe a teacher would do that to any child much less one that needs it. If you still get no where with that, then call the school superintendent and if still no where, get a letter from your child's Dr. that states he must have his snack everyday (b/c it is for health reasons)

I am so sorry you are going through this.... I am so angry and I don't even know your son.

Go talk to the teacher face-to-face. Tell her that you felt that you got your point across, but apparently you didn't. Tell her you feel it needs to go higher than her, and talk or send a note to the principal telling him or her of the situation. Maybe write a note to your son and stick it in his pocket, saying something like "Remember your snack!". If it happens again, ask for your son to be switched out of the class if possible, and send a note to the schol board about the issue. You may want to also talk to the school nurse, who could maybe give another faculty member's suggestions about it to the teacher so she doesn't feel ganged up on.

This cannot be happening to your son. Go in tomorrow morning or this afternoon and ask to talk to her, and then go to the principal's office. Write down every thing the teacher says to you, as well as your son's story.

As his mom, you call the principal. Tell the principal that you spoke to the teacher and asked that she use another form of discipline and that she agreed, but your son went without snack again. She has no right to do that.

I don't mean to sound offensive what kind of sleep disorder at this early age. If he's forgetful, why don't you write him a note so that he remember to bring it to the bin. I don't want to sound harsh, do you know how many kids the teacher has to keep an eye on? If that's not enough, I'm sure she has plenty in her hands to handle more or less to remember your son's snack. That's his responsibility, and it would help if you come up with some kind of technique or system for him to remember. If he's forgetful by what you said, how will he be taking future responsibilities seriously? What if he says he forget his homework? Are you going to blame the teacher? I feel what your saying, but the teacher has a lot to handle, and if your going over her head, it might not look good for your kid.

Stop with the phone calls and get up to school. Tell the teacher that you will go as far as you need to, but she is not to deny your child food again. Suggest that in the morning she remind him to put his snack in the bin and that will end the problem.

Since you've taken it up all ready with the teacher and gotten absolutely no where, then YES it is time to step it up and request a conference and request that the principal sit in on said conference to discuss it. Explain the situation and that you have talked to the teacher and there has been no resolution and you want something done about it.

It's a medical issue here, not a kid being openly defiant about something to be difficult deliberately.

I would suggest that you work with the teacher to help him come up with a strategy to remember instead of first jumping to the principal or the board of ed. For instance, find out what procedures the children have in the morning. If they unpack and put their snacks in the bin from their desk or cubby maybe you could put a sticker where he could see it to remind him to put his snack away. If you look at it from her point of view, she is trying to encourage the children to follow rules and procedures, if she allows one child to go get the snack, then all the children will start no putting their snack in the bin so they can get up to go get it too. So see what you can do to help, then if that doesn't help you could request a conference with the principal