Saturday, March 27, 2010

More Worries...

I should be in bed now.... I have got a lot to do tomorrow in a very little bit of time.  I made the mistake of opening my email though and I learned from my son's special ed teacher that Dekalb County is considering closing my children's elementary school!  Apparently the decision is between two school's on the north side of the county and ours is one of them!   I am NOT HAPPY!!!  I knew about school closings, but my kids' school was not on the original list.... I guess it is under consideration now.... I can not believe that they would even consider us...  our school has the largest program for orthopeddically impaired children in the county.  Apparently years ago it was specifically renovated for this purpose.  The County brings blind and orthopedically impaired children from all over our county to this school because of the facilities.  That is one of the things I love most about this school.  Not only are the PT and OT programs perfect for my son, but all of the children in the school are exposed to a large number of other kids in wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, etc. at a younger age.  It is good for them to see people with differences and not even think twice about it.  Everyone is equal at this school, and children learn tolerance and acceptance at a young age.  Not only that but the school is small, friendly, and the parents are very involved.  It makes me sick to think of it being closed.... 

1 comment:

Pixie said...

I'm stunned.... I didn't think that yours was under consideration either.
That sucks. With all the pluses that would really be a shame...
Baby G's school has that same program, and of course the other fabulous one that Big A would excel in... perhaps you should call to find out about the waiting list... holy cow...
There's no way.
for real
I don't know why I am commenting... 'Calling you now.