We had an open house for our elementary school (my daughter's in Kindergarten) and our class had to be rescheduled due to a family emergency. The teacher's still out, and I'm afraid her mother may have died. I want to express sympathy, but am not sure that's what happened. We know she has been ill. What to do without being too over burdening?
2006-08-31 17:03:58 · 9 answers · asked by mom 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
The school called me and told me about the rescheduling. I point blank asked if it was her mother and they said yes. I didn't want to ask if she died though, should I have asked?
2006-08-31 17:10:13 · update #1
Good idea, Kitty!
We have two other kids down the street that were in my daughter's class last year. They MAY know something. I didn't even think about that. They live a few doors down...across the street from one another.
Thank you!!!
2006-08-31 17:13:36 · update #2
What I've done in a similar circumstance (when my child's teacher was out because her husband had died of cancer).. was to first ask the sub-teacher or the school staff what they had planned if anything..
Secondly, I donated a couple hours of my time (once the school said that they would LOVE ideas) and I came into the class and had all of the children work on a "GIANT" card for the teacher.
The sub just used their usual arts & crafts time for the project. If you like to draw at all, you can start the card out with a quick theme (a cartoon picture and a note saying "Welcome Back Miss ...") ..then let the kids color it in and add all of the extras.
Inside the card, you let all of the children sign it.
The teacher cherished the card!! I just went to a local craft store & bought the biggest piece of poster board.
Anything homemade with personal sentiments will mean a LOT and show how much the children care! :o)
2006-08-31 17:19:37 · answer #1 · answered by HockeyGirl 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Check with the school secretary to see if there is a specific way the family has chosen to deal with it. They may have asked for donations to a specific charity. I am assuming the teacher is not a close friend, so flowers would be too much. A simple card is best. If she is mourning, it is a chore to read more than 3 or 4 lines. Just tell her that you are thinking of her, and you'd be happy to come read to the class or help out with the class if she needs a break.
2006-09-01 00:11:36 · answer #2 · answered by hrhtheprincessofeire 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk with other parents and you are sure to find out if the woman passed away or whatever. Then, send the teacher a sympathy card at the school or her home if you know the address. That's it. Other than that, the class can collectively send flowers to the funeral or memorial if there is one (or when there is one).
2006-09-01 00:10:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the Principal and ask how the teacher is doing. Should your daughter's teacher's mother did pass, ask the principal what other parents are doing, or at least done in the past, and what would be appropriate for that particular teacher.
2006-09-01 00:12:24 · answer #4 · answered by Ron D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be too personal to share with the student's families, but you can call the office and see if they will share this information. If so, send a card to the school. Leave it at that.
2006-09-01 00:08:03 · answer #5 · answered by sixft6ix 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your daughter could bring her a card. If you don't know the teacher on a friendship level anything other than a card would be too much.
2006-09-01 00:08:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just wait , if something really bad happened for sure it will be a bad time to approach her. if you wait you can be in a better position to give her the appropriate message .
2006-09-01 00:13:16 · answer #7 · answered by Rolly r 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would just give her a card, i mean unless you guys were buddy buddy!
maybe a small bouquet of flowers?
2006-09-01 00:06:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything nice would be great
2006-09-01 00:25:05 · answer #9 · answered by Terri L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋