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There is so much going on that I've been unable to update due to overwhelmedness. 

Scarlett had one teacher in particular with whom I had much trouble last year.  Her math teacher was quite sarcastic with me when I tried to work with her, and was obviously disgusted with Scarlett's inability to turn in her work, etc..  She is now one of Scarlett's English teachers.  She already has some preconceived notions about Scarlett, and they came through loud and clear when she was asked by the Gifted team to evaluate Scarlett's work during the first eight days of school.  She was the only teacher who indicated that Scarlett's performance was already unsatisfactory.

Scarlett had tonsillitis the week before her birthday and missed all five days of school.  She received her makeup work that Friday, and began on it right away.  There was a lot, so we did it in pieces to keep her from being overwhelmed.  She didn't finish it all on time, but the majority of it was done and turned in within the allotted time frame. The work to this teacher was one of the first batches turned in.

The teachers at Scarlett's school have grades, assignments, etc., online for parental view.  This teacher of which I speak has Scarlett's current grade in her class posted - and yesterday it dropped from a D to an F.  Why? Because the makeup papers were added to the grade page, but were marked with "0's", causing the overall grade to drop substantially.  When Scarlett asked her this morning WHY she had an F, the teacher said she simply hadn't had time to grade the papers yet.  The question screaming in MY MIND is "THEN WHY THE FUCK HAVE YOU POSTED THEM???  MIDTERMS COME OUT NEXT WEEK.  GET YOUR ASS IN GEAR!!"  I really resent this teacher.  REAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLY.

Had a sink clog for two days, arselord finally called a GOOD repairman, who fixed it right up last night.  Before he left Scarlett and I begged him to purchase our building, as he owns several rental properties.  He just laughed.  I hope he will indeed think about it.  We need him.

Hm.  Sarah Palin has had protection from witchcraft prayed over her life and campaign.  Guess lighting candles would be futile at this point.  

Overheard in the Mexican restaurant at lunch today:  

Man:  Did you hear about the guy who got arrested in South Charleston?
Woman: Yeah, it's been all over the national news.  Once again West Virginia is the brunt of laughter.
Man;  I bet he'd just eaten one of these burritos. 

I'm sure there are other things to say, but my mind has been nothing but a jumble for as long as I can remember.  My thought processing center is shot to hell.

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[alfabet126.livejournal.com]

That's an interesting take on No Child Left Behind. *rolls eyes*