OldManGrump- new books are part of the problem. How can children learn anything substantial if they are being taught from books dated many years ago? Webb is worthless to me, this isn't the first and probably not the last, that Y-town schools have failed according to state regulations. There is a huge lack of responsibility and it falls on Webb's shoulders. I feel that as long as my children have shoes and uniforms to attend school, they are present, that's all that counts. A program by the Bd. of Ed. should've been implemented a long time ago for any and all students attending Y-town city schools.Considering the fact that she's aware of the "poverty" in this city. The uniforms are not cheap!Stop avoiding the main issue at hand Webb, fix Y-town's educational system, that is what you're getting paid for, correct?
I never wanted my children in Y-town schools! I graduated from one and couldn't wait to get out. The last straw for me was when my daughter brought home one of her books to do homework. I looked at the book noticing it looked.....different. She handed it to me and that's when I saw it, it was made the year she was born, 1996,12 yrs ago! Webb is having a fit over this when there are other issues that need to be taken care of? I am one of those parents who cannot afford to get my children many uniforms and shoes. I try my best and my children have done well. My point is, school is about education. Webb is trying to say that on one hand she understands the poverty rate here in the city then on the other hand, "kids will push it and they have to push back." Ridiculous! There focus should be on giving our children the education they deserve.
OldManGrump-yes we all did suffer the same losses but for you to say that the poor who are getting this help are freeloaders is completely wrong! If the burbs dislike Y-towners so much, why are it's citizens in our neighborhoods, standing in food giveaways? Why are they now shopping at Sav-A-Lot and Aldi's in our neighborhoods? If you have a gripe about this, call the governor. Did you know or do you even care that for many children here in Y-town, breakfast and lunch in school are their only meals? You lost $500 in food, I am sorry for that but it doesn't give you the right to talk about "poor people" that way. Before you make a comment like that again, think, there before the grace of God go I. Until you have walked in another person's shoes, you shouldn't judge anyone.
Students disciplined for out-of-code shoes
OldManGrump- new books are part of the problem. How can children learn anything substantial if they are being taught from books dated many years ago? Webb is worthless to me, this isn't the first and probably not the last, that Y-town schools have failed according to state regulations. There is a huge lack of responsibility and it falls on Webb's shoulders. I feel that as long as my children have shoes and uniforms to attend school, they are present, that's all that counts. A program by the Bd. of Ed. should've been implemented a long time ago for any and all students attending Y-town city schools.Considering the fact that she's aware of the "poverty" in this city. The uniforms are not cheap!Stop avoiding the main issue at hand Webb, fix Y-town's educational system, that is what you're getting paid for, correct?
September 21, 2008 at 7:45 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Students disciplined for out-of-code shoes
I never wanted my children in Y-town schools! I graduated from one and couldn't wait to get out. The last straw for me was when my daughter brought home one of her books to do homework. I looked at the book noticing it looked.....different. She handed it to me and that's when I saw it, it was made the year she was born, 1996,12 yrs ago! Webb is having a fit over this when there are other issues that need to be taken care of? I am one of those parents who cannot afford to get my children many uniforms and shoes. I try my best and my children have done well. My point is, school is about education. Webb is trying to say that on one hand she understands the poverty rate here in the city then on the other hand, "kids will push it and they have to push back." Ridiculous! There focus should be on giving our children the education they deserve.
September 20, 2008 at 7:09 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Update on storm-related food stamp assistance
OldManGrump-yes we all did suffer the same losses but for you to say that the poor who are getting this help are freeloaders is completely wrong! If the burbs dislike Y-towners so much, why are it's citizens in our neighborhoods, standing in food giveaways? Why are they now shopping at Sav-A-Lot and Aldi's in our neighborhoods? If you have a gripe about this, call the governor. Did you know or do you even care that for many children here in Y-town, breakfast and lunch in school are their only meals? You lost $500 in food, I am sorry for that but it doesn't give you the right to talk about "poor people" that way. Before you make a comment like that again, think, there before the grace of God go I. Until you have walked in another person's shoes, you shouldn't judge anyone.
September 20, 2008 at 6:39 a.m. permalink suggest removal