One of my dd teacher makes her life a living hell. She yells all the time, never tells when tests are, and gives out work like she only has that class to do homework for. This is her 5th grade reading teacher. I would love to get her a book on how to dress for work. She dresses like she is going to a bar. Little shirts and tight jeans and high heels. Not the way a teacher should dress for school/work.

Have you addressed the principal of the school about this teacher being innappropraite?
Just curious

I wouldn't feel the need to get anything...but then I only get gifts for my children's main teacher

My kids never went to school, so I'm not aware of the customs, but why do you have to give a gift to someone who makes life miserable for your dd? Will she be picked on more if she doesn't give a gift? If that is the case then I'd just grab a bag of M&M's and slap a ribbon on it.

I agree with palmcoup about talking to the principal about your concerns.

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Nothing. I don't reward anybody who is doing a lousy job.

I agree with nothing. I also agree with a confidential conference with the principal...and maybe even the counselor for your dd.

Lisa

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Don't give her anything. We only give to the main teacher/asst anyway.

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Perhaps a g.c. to Hooters? Just kidding (although maybe she would take the hint).
I wouldn't get her anything, you are not obligated to do that.

I agree with all the others...NOTHING. My oldest had a teacher that was really bad. The yelling, disrespectful to the kids, making many of them cry on a daily basis, etc. She came after Christmas and at the end of the year she received NOTHING!

i think you meant an JOB APPLICATION for hooters!!! LOL!!!

Your child doesn't have to give her anything at all. Gifts should be from the heart. Also, have you talked to the teacher ? I would go through the "chain of command" first. Talk to the teacher first and then, if it doesn't change, go to the principal. Giving her that much is a gift in itself! ---from a fifth grade teacher! :-)

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I asked my dd what to get this teacher and she said how about a book on what to wear. What about this one??

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/ima...283155&s=books

or better yet I get her put on the show!

If you feel uncomfortable about NOT getting her a gift, I suggest going to the dollar store and getting her a coffee mug or I even got some thermos/tumbler mugs there too.

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