| Posted By |
Message |
Elizabeth
Mom of Three
Member since 9/05 7900 total posts
Name:
"MOMMY!!!"
|
Please help - Q for teachers from a Mom
One of the teachers at my kids' school died tragically over the holiday break. The entire school is devastated. I know my DS's teacher was very good friends with her and I cannot imagine how hard it is for her to do some of the exercises that the grief counsellors have suggested and answer questions from a class full of confused 7 & 8 year olds. I wanted to send her a condolence note or something...would that be inappropriate or weird? I don't know his teacher really well but I have met her and been in her company a few times separate of the parent teacher meeting and like I said, I just feel so bad...
TIA
|
Posted 1/6/10 3:12 PM  |
| |
|
nel
LIF Adult
Member since 5/06 1173 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Please help - Q for teachers from a Mom
Posted by Elizabeth
One of the teachers at my kids' school died tragically over the holiday break. The entire school is devastated. I know my DS's teacher was very good friends with her and I cannot imagine how hard it is for her to do some of the exercises that the grief counsellors have suggested and answer questions from a class full of confused 7 & 8 year olds. I wanted to send her a condolence note or something...would that be inappropriate or weird? I don't know his teacher really well but I have met her and been in her company a few times separate of the parent teacher meeting and like I said, I just feel so bad...
TIA
I think that would be a REALLY nice thing to do. I know I would really appreciate it if the parents of one of my students would think of me at a time like that. I can't imagine she wouldn't feel the same way. 
|
| Posted 1/6/10 3:33 PM |
| |
|
MrsH2009
Thank you St. Gerard!
Member since 8/09 6631 total posts
Name:
M
|
Re: Please help - Q for teachers from a Mom
Posted by nel
Posted by Elizabeth
One of the teachers at my kids' school died tragically over the holiday break. The entire school is devastated. I know my DS's teacher was very good friends with her and I cannot imagine how hard it is for her to do some of the exercises that the grief counsellors have suggested and answer questions from a class full of confused 7 & 8 year olds. I wanted to send her a condolence note or something...would that be inappropriate or weird? I don't know his teacher really well but I have met her and been in her company a few times separate of the parent teacher meeting and like I said, I just feel so bad...
TIA
I think that would be a REALLY nice thing to do. I know I would really appreciate it if the parents of one of my students would think of me at a time like that. I can't imagine she wouldn't feel the same way.
Agreed
|
| Posted 1/6/10 4:09 PM |
| |
|
LulaBell
:)
Member since 1/06 3508 total posts
Name:
J
|
Re: Please help - Q for teachers from a Mom
Agreed - do it!
|
| Posted 1/6/10 4:24 PM |
| |
|
sunnygirl
loving life
Member since 1/07 5413 total posts
Name:
D
|
Re: Please help - Q for teachers from a Mom
def agree thats a really nice gesture on your part
|
| Posted 1/6/10 7:16 PM |
| |
|
Jen2999
Baby girls & beagles rock!
Member since 8/06 10356 total posts
Name:
Jen
|
Re: Please help - Q for teachers from a Mom
I agree too
|
| Posted 1/6/10 7:45 PM |
| |
|
jes81276
summer fun!
Member since 3/06 4962 total posts
Name:
Jaime
|
Re: Please help - Q for teachers from a Mom
I would find it very thoughtful and touching. Absolutely send it
|
| Posted 1/6/10 8:08 PM |
| |
|
SummerMom
Now a mom of 2!
Member since 6/07 4970 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Please help - Q for teachers from a Mom
Agreed.
When you lose someone you care about, any act of kindness is much appreciated.
When I lost my mom, in addition to hearing from my friends and family, I got some cards and letters from students I didn't know too well (I teach HS) and colleagues I had only met a few times that were so touching, they made me cry (not in a bad way). I've even kept them to look at when I miss her and feel down.
|
| Posted 1/6/10 8:42 PM |
| |
|
DaisyGirl
LIF Adult
Member since 2/08 1650 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Please help - Q for teachers from a Mom
Agreed, it would be very thoughtful of you. A teacher at my school, who I was friends with, died last year. It was a very hard time and a few parents said something to me. I definitely appreciated it.
|
| Posted 1/6/10 9:01 PM |
| |
|
GraceAndAdam
LIF Toddler
Member since 12/08 487 total posts
Name:
Grace
|
Re: Please help - Q for teachers from a Mom
I agree that it would be a nice gesture, and that your son's teacher would appreciate knowing that a parent of one of her students is thinking about her during this time and showing support.
|
| Posted 1/7/10 4:46 PM |
| |
|
missfabulous
#mommyneedswine
Member since 6/09 10031 total posts
Name:
Colleen
|
Re: Please help - Q for teachers from a Mom
I would be so touched if a parent sent me a condolence note. I would definatly do it.
|
| Posted 1/7/10 8:16 PM |
| |
|
Palebride
I am an amazing bakist
Member since 5/05 13673 total posts
Name:
Lori
|
Re: Please help - Q for teachers from a Mom
How horrible! When I was in 6th grade, my teacher died in a car accident suddenly and it took us all by surprise. I never even thought about how the teachers dealt with it!
I think it would be an incredible gesture if you sent a note in. As a teacher, that would mean a lot to me to know that the parents care about me as a person, and not just as their child's teacher.
I think it's a great idea!
|
| Posted 1/7/10 10:27 PM |
| |
|
