| Posted By |
Message |
Kidsaplenty
Sister love
Member since 2/06 5971 total posts
Name:
Stephanie
|
Am I making a big deal over nothing?
Message edited 3/12/2011 12:01:31 AM.
|
Posted 8/9/08 8:05 PM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
TiggerBounce
The Prince & Princess
Member since 7/05 4939 total posts
Name:
J
|
Re: Am I making a big deal over nothing?
Is there any chance you can go down early to get DD started in school?
I do not think you are making a big deal.
Message edited 8/9/2008 8:08:37 PM.
|
| Posted 8/9/08 8:07 PM |
| |
|
PrincessP
Big sister!!!!!!!!!!
Member since 12/05 17450 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Am I making a big deal over nothing?
Is there anyway that you could leave a month earlier and have her start there even if it means paying rent for 1 month? I would also be uncomfortable starting her and ending her on her first experience with this...
|
| Posted 8/9/08 8:08 PM |
| |
|
Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
Member since 5/05 27567 total posts
Name:
Janice
|
Re: Am I making a big deal over nothing?
I know I am going to be a parent who moves around.
It goes along with Leo's job and life...we actually like that aspect.
All before 5th grade
I went public school
catholic school
2 different NY schools
school in Bangor, ME
school in Seattle
2 different schools in FL
Same for Leo...school in Puerto Rico, NY, Massachusettes then FL.
I think its a positive experience.
The only negative from it came when my family moved in the middle of one of my sister's junior year. She was worried about her scholarships...everything turned out perfect, she still won her Boston U scholarship.
I feel like the moving around is what gives Leo and I the courage to move around now.
Both of us have no problem making friends or adapting to new situations.
good luck!!!!!!!!!
|
| Posted 8/9/08 8:12 PM |
| |
|
BaroqueMama
Chase is one!
Member since 5/05 27530 total posts
Name:
me
|
Re: Am I making a big deal over nothing?
I think that kids are much more adaptable than you'd think. As a teacher, I see it all the time. I would say go down beforehand, or, just move when you're ready to, but I wouldn't turn down a great job for fear of what would happen to your DD. She'll handle it ok.
|
| Posted 8/9/08 8:16 PM |
| |
|
smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
Member since 5/06 32461 total posts
Name:
me
|
Re: Am I making a big deal over nothing?
I would think at Kindergarden it's much easier for them to adapt that doing that to a kid in Jr. High or High School when they have had friends for years.
|
| Posted 8/9/08 8:20 PM |
| |
|
EmmaNick
*
Member since 12/06 16001 total posts
Name:
*
|
Re: Am I making a big deal over nothing?
Well, In NY K is not mandatory, so I probably wouldn't even enroll your DC until you get to NC.
|
| Posted 8/9/08 8:28 PM |
| |
|
PrincessP
Big sister!!!!!!!!!!
Member since 12/05 17450 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Am I making a big deal over nothing?
Posted by Summerrluvv
Well, In NY K is not mandatory, so I probably wouldn't even enroll your DC until you get to NC.
Really??? Why
Clarifying...why is it not mandatory in NY? Ive never heard of this.
Message edited 8/9/2008 8:30:26 PM.
|
| Posted 8/9/08 8:29 PM |
| |
|
Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
Member since 5/05 27567 total posts
Name:
Janice
|
Re: Am I making a big deal over nothing?
Posted by Summerrluvv
Well, In NY K is not mandatory, so I probably wouldn't even enroll your DC until you get to NC.
that's a thought as well...
I was also a kindergarden dropout.
I had so many siblings at home partying it up..I felt left out all the time.
My mother said I would get so mad if they went to the park without me.
So, by the time May came, the principal told them that I call home due to "sickness" too much and that I won't be missing anything in final month.
|
| Posted 8/9/08 8:32 PM |
| |
|
EmmaNick
*
Member since 12/06 16001 total posts
Name:
*
|
Re: Am I making a big deal over nothing?
Posted by PrincessP
Posted by Summerrluvv
Well, In NY K is not mandatory, so I probably wouldn't even enroll your DC until you get to NC.
Really??? Why
Clarifying...why is it not mandatory in NY? Ive never heard of this.
I dunno why, but it's only mandatory in a few states
http://www.cga.ct.gov/2000/rpt/olr/htm/2000-R-0565.htm
Oops, that link is old, but it's still not mandatory.
Message edited 8/9/2008 8:33:13 PM.
|
| Posted 8/9/08 8:32 PM |
| |
|
Suzanne
May the Force Be With You!
Member since 5/05 2083 total posts
Name:
Suzanne
|
Re: Am I making a big deal over nothing?
I think kids adjust a lot better than we think. I would try to move down a little earlier or just transfer her. Let her know ahead of time what the plan is.
Also, remember that school starts in NC in August. The kids go back in about 2 weeks from now.
Great news about your DH. Where in NC are you moving?
|
| Posted 8/10/08 9:02 AM |
| |
|
monkeybride
My Everything
Member since 5/05 20541 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Am I making a big deal over nothing?
You're not making a big deal, I'm sure it's something any mom would think about but I think since it's kindergarten and she's so young she will probably adapt really well to the change even if it is a month after school starts. IMO I don't think it's something worth throwing an opportunity away for.
I think trying to move down earlier would be a good idea but I think NC schools probably start fairly soon so trying to get there in time might not even be an option.
Good Luck 
|
| Posted 8/10/08 9:08 AM |
| |
|
LIMOMx2
...
Member since 5/05 24989 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Am I making a big deal over nothing?
I would go in a heart beat and not even think twice. It is kindergarten. And not that far into the school yr.
It will work out
|
| Posted 8/10/08 9:10 AM |
| |
|
KateDevine
*
Member since 6/06 24950 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Am I making a big deal over nothing?
Posted by Summerrluvv
Well, In NY K is not mandatory, so I probably wouldn't even enroll your DC until you get to NC.
I was going to suggest the same thing!
|
| Posted 8/10/08 9:17 AM |
| |
|
nrthshgrl
It goes fast. Pay attention.
Member since 7/05 57538 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Am I making a big deal over nothing?
I switched Joseph's kindergarten in November (we hated the school he was in). He adjusted quickly. We did have to hear how he missed this kid or that kid but eventually he got over it. I think being in a new school with such a postive environment helped.
I think an October switch is fine, but as the PPs said, if you dont' have to enroll him for one month & you can work with him at home, I'd do that.
I would contact the school he will be going to & see if they would give him work so he's caught up.
|
| Posted 8/10/08 9:20 AM |
| |
|
Elizabeth
Mom of Three
Member since 9/05 7900 total posts
Name:
"MOMMY!!!"
|
Re: Am I making a big deal over nothing?
Posted by 5ofClubs
I would go in a heart beat and not even think twice. It is kindergarten. And not that far into the school yr.
It will work out
I agree. I think it is important that you consider your child's feelings at any age when it comes to moving but a month into K would not be a deciding factor for me. It will all def work out fine, esp so soon in a school year and at a young age.
|
| Posted 8/10/08 7:17 PM |
| |
|
aliwnec10
mom of 3 boys
Member since 4/06 11426 total posts
Name:
Ali
|
Re: Am I making a big deal over nothing?
Posted by prncss
I think that kids are much more adaptable than you'd think. As a teacher, I see it all the time. I would say go down beforehand, or, just move when you're ready to, but I wouldn't turn down a great job for fear of what would happen to your DD. She'll handle it ok.
I agree.
|
| Posted 8/10/08 7:18 PM |
| |
|
GoldenRod
10 years on LIF!
Member since 11/06 26792 total posts
Name:
Shawn
|
Re: Am I making a big deal over nothing?
Supposedly, the average family moves every 8 years. That means that a lot of kids are moving every year. Many of them have to move mid-school year. I moved mid-year when I was in 3rd grade. It's not really that bad, and much easier than later years.
If DH's job opportunity drastically changes your lives, and what you'll be able to do, I wouldn't forgo that just because you may need to switch DS's schools in October.
|
| Posted 8/11/08 8:42 AM |
| |
|
SweetT
LIF Adult
Member since 4/06 1305 total posts
Name:
Ali
|
Re: Am I making a big deal over nothing?
I think she'll be fine, she's young enough. Good luck to you guys on your decision.
|
| Posted 8/11/08 8:44 AM |
| |
|
