Comments for sara skates

Comment on I know!!!! by Rebecca Langford

Rebecca Langford — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:47:10 +0000

Good to know you’re back to blogging. I’ll look forward to hearing more about the wheel. My sister-in-law spins. I’ll pass this on to her.

Comment on Knitting meets skating by Merete Isabell

Merete Isabell — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:35:48 +0000

I love it!!! Got to knit one like this!!!

Comment on Moving on up by mamacate

mamacate — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:16:30 +0000

Just catching up on my very intermittent blog reading. If I were in your shoes I would a) tell them I don’t care what everyone else does, if there’s no time for a foreign language then they can give him an extended school day. And 2) I’d ask the school to do an APE/PT/recreational therapy assessment (totally legit related services under IDEA–must be provided in 60 calendar days if requested in writing) in order to determine how to deliver PE instruction. They are not just supposed to fit Toby into the box of how they do things, they have to provide instruction that meets his unique needs. So they could create a small class with Toby and maybe a few typical peers who could do adapted sports with him (time issue? extended school day!). Or they could have a recreational therapist or PT attend inclusion PE with him and adapt the activities. What does his PT think would be the dream option for PE? Could school provide PE in a private setting (didn’t he do sled hockey?) after school as his PE requirement and then boom, time for foreign language!

Oh, and I’d go for option 2 in your shoes. Because the teaching assistant might be able to be the “elevator repair assistant” or the “accessibility problem solving assistant.” Also, if you’re really concerned that he’s going to be in the hallway a lot (and I see why), ask them to send you weekly reports on any instructional time he misses. That way if it’s getting in the way, you’ll have data to advocate with.

Love, your friend, the cranky spedmom.

Comment on Happy New Year – and by Alysia

Alysia — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:10:05 +0000

Wow! thanks for the link and the really nice words! I look forward to checking out your blog.
Alysia

Comment on Oh dear – by Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:45:15 +0000

I know what you mean about startitis — I have a baby blanket that is within three squares of being knit and then needs to be assembled, and I thought I’d try to finish it before Christmas, when we’ll see the nephew it’s for, but somehow today I found myself at the knit shop buying two skeins of yarn for a prayer shawl for my boss, who has lost both parents this year and was close to the founder of our company, who passed away yesterday. So I’m knitting like a fiend trying to get them both done. Fortunately, we’re done with most of the Christmas shopping. I hope your break is relaxing and your holidays are wonderful.

Comment on Oh dear – by Mel

Mel — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:31:44 +0000

Hope you and the kids have a spectacular holiday.

Comment on Hiatus Interruptus by J.

J. — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:04:41 +0000

sara, glad to hear that things are going well, it is funny how blogging and bloggers ebb and flow, it is an interesting trend to watch. That being said nice to see you back. Good luck withthe fundraising if you are doing anything let me know and I iwll put the word out there I know a few people in that end of the world.

Comment on Update on cafeteria advocacy by Helle

Helle — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 02:45:09 +0000

Why not suggest the lunchlady bake enough cookies to go around?

Comment on Kale and/or chard chips by JoVE

JoVE — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:54:01 +0000

I think I have a recipe for the chard stalks in Sophie Grigson’s Eat Your Greens (a great recipe book if you can get it). I’ll look it up for you. They are braised with black olives…

Comment on 4th grade, redux by Dharma

Dharma — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:08:27 +0000

I totally adore Hannah’s, especially the twigs! Love it love it love it.