tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post8220010219791339357..comments2023-12-24T08:35:08.509-05:00Comments on Pissed Off: SmileyPissedoffteacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07924089808582137198noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post-69653848874691894552009-03-07T08:46:00.000-05:002009-03-07T08:46:00.000-05:00Some of the students in our schools have lives tha...Some of the students in our schools have lives that just SUCK! Starting from when they are born,they go through hardships and abuse that is just incomprehensible. I work in a Principal's office and I see and hear some very sad stories from kids. I had two girls this week come in because they just needed a place to sit and cry. I offer them tissues, water and a snack if I have it. I try to soothe and help. Sometimes it makes me cry, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post-71931025322257320192009-03-07T01:15:00.000-05:002009-03-07T01:15:00.000-05:00We were discussing this before school today. It a...We were discussing this before school today. It almost seems like no one on the outside of the school building really understands what many of these kids go through each and every day.Highly Effective King Clovishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14653858157695141774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post-23243237408138875062009-03-04T18:49:00.000-05:002009-03-04T18:49:00.000-05:00It's heartbreaking what some kids have to endure. ...It's heartbreaking what some kids have to endure. Thank you for offering a safe haven for Smiley. She'll never forget you. Ever.CaliforniaTeacherGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03765655907043136511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post-90568019648691979972009-03-04T16:30:00.000-05:002009-03-04T16:30:00.000-05:00I told her that she would probably be allowed to s...I told her that she would probably be allowed to stay. I Know she is talking to the school social worker who I hope is helping her.Pissedoffteacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924089808582137198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post-15614365421491960002009-03-04T16:26:00.000-05:002009-03-04T16:26:00.000-05:00You know, if she wound up in a group home even far...You know, if she wound up in a group home even far from Packemin, she has a right to go back there. I remember seeing a subway ad telling kids who are homeless, runaway, etc. that they can go back to their "home" schools and other educational rights. I'm not sure about the technicalities, but maybe she should look into that and it might help her feel better. With friends and teachers (like you!) who care about her, I can understand why she wouldn't want to leave. <BR/><BR/>And you're right--moments like that can't be quantified, and for me, knowing I can help a kid having a dark day is a HUGE part of what makes me feel like I'm doing the right thing.Miss Eyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07392984911266075979noreply@blogger.com