tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972912984919271871.post6247379845857750021..comments2023-11-05T00:54:55.976-07:00Comments on Cranberry Corner: DefeatJennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015165553390298826noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972912984919271871.post-83754666154882991092008-11-05T08:03:00.000-08:002008-11-05T08:03:00.000-08:00Argh--that is so frustrating! At least you can hav...Argh--that is so frustrating! At least you can have the knowledge of knowing you did the right thing. Even when it doesn't work, it's the right thing. AND they took the time to respond, that means it was noticed even if it wasn't understood. AND maybe it WILL make them think twice about the next one they do. I'm so sorry, though, it's discouraging to not be truly heard.Josihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10615874450489497826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972912984919271871.post-79367055933096522512008-11-03T20:58:00.000-08:002008-11-03T20:58:00.000-08:00There are not even words.....There are not even words.....Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202089350805825190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972912984919271871.post-73440145395836184562008-11-03T14:06:00.000-08:002008-11-03T14:06:00.000-08:00Being the commma-loving person I am, even I, found...Being the commma-loving person I am, even I, found, that, she, used, way, too, many, commas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972912984919271871.post-78777299681730850272008-11-02T09:53:00.000-08:002008-11-02T09:53:00.000-08:00Jenna...When my daughter Karen was in junior high ...Jenna...<BR/><BR/>When my daughter Karen was in junior high school she came home very upset one day. I was eventually able to find out that her class had been shown a made-for-TV movie about a southern Nazi who made a run for president. His campaign was cut short because he raped a woman. Apparently, the rape was shown very graphically, including violence and blood. No wonder she was upset! I had no notice about this being shown. When I went to see the Vice Principal (I was directed to him by the Principal), he told me that the children were given an opportunity to opt out of seeing the film. As if you can expect a 13 or 14-year old to make that choice in front of her classmates. Further, there was no way she could imagine what was to be shown. He basically dismissed my concerns, defending the choice of film by saying that the movie depicted a real event that was important in a Social Studies class. This happened in 1990. So, unfortunately, I'm not surprised by your experience. But, as others have said, you spoke up...sometimes that's all we can do.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03752750277606342803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972912984919271871.post-68765742279664613972008-11-01T18:14:00.000-07:002008-11-01T18:14:00.000-07:00Ugh, I can't believe they went to see that piece o...Ugh, I can't believe they went to see that piece of crap. So glad that you objected.Luisa Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310698422276446909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972912984919271871.post-67362447921107729682008-11-01T17:53:00.000-07:002008-11-01T17:53:00.000-07:00that's so funny about the commas, because I was th...that's so funny about the commas, because I was thinking the exact same thing! I think you did what was necessary and right, even though they obviously aren't. :]Pezlady Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00039674439721727774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972912984919271871.post-73230779991220319542008-11-01T13:24:00.000-07:002008-11-01T13:24:00.000-07:00The problem is that you care more about the other ...The problem is that you care more about the other students than the people teaching them do. A sad state of affairs indeed.Kimberly Vanderhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653757517652257445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972912984919271871.post-47428576740177118812008-11-01T00:50:00.000-07:002008-11-01T00:50:00.000-07:00This is so very sad. Very, very sad.This is so very sad. Very, very sad.Wonder Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01286006629537084653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972912984919271871.post-40447306258524408382008-10-31T21:21:00.000-07:002008-10-31T21:21:00.000-07:00"Mr. Lawler, the teacher, purchased these tickets ...<B><I>"Mr. Lawler, the teacher, purchased these tickets out of an arts grant."</I></B><BR/><BR/>I wonder what those people who actually endowed that Arts Grant think of Mr. Lawler's taste in "art" (and I use that term very liberally!)<BR/><BR/>I like what Neal A. Maxwell said that we may not always win in this world - but there should never be any doubt what side we are on!<BR/><BR/>Bless you for speaking out!templeworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11641867169599465496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972912984919271871.post-6677517528466052362008-10-31T19:45:00.000-07:002008-10-31T19:45:00.000-07:00Well, I really think, that you speak for all paren...Well, I really think, that you speak for all parents, and, all moral individauls,.<BR/>I am still glad, that you commented, even if it fell, on deaf ears. :)familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234586742542846182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972912984919271871.post-88506250695697832012008-10-31T17:24:00.000-07:002008-10-31T17:24:00.000-07:00Have you gotten any response from the other people...Have you gotten any response from the other people to whom you sent the letter? (Sorry for the pretentious wording of that--I'm about to criticize her writing mechanics, so I figured I'd better not dangle my prepositions!) Those commas are killers!<BR/><BR/>Some school administrators are great, but when I was in high school, I spent all of freshman year not knowing who the principal was. The man did not have very much presence. Then, when he was promoted, they moved up one of the vice principals, who seemed much more reactionary than reasonable. I wasn't one of those students who was always at odds with authority, but I certainly disliked THIS particular authority!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1972912984919271871.post-65869598560754140092008-10-31T17:17:00.000-07:002008-10-31T17:17:00.000-07:00Way too many commas! I think she definitely misse...Way too many commas! I think she definitely missed the point. Stupid woman! ;) It's very sad, but at least you voiced your opinion and that letter will be on file. I'd be interested to know if any other parents aren't allowing their kids to go and how many kids actually DO attend.Holly (2 Kids and Tired)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13075380878850295214noreply@blogger.com