KSE Administration

Friday Message

Friday Message

February 28, 2020

 

Coronavirus basics: How is hand washing currently enforced, especially before lunch? Can children be required to wash their hands when arriving at school? It's not enough to say it's their individual choice; this needs to be a community practice to be effective. Note that the CDC recommends hand washing over sanitizer. We will continue to direct students to wash their hands.  We will continue to offer hand sanitizer throughout the day. Washing hands when they arrive is an excellent suggestion. 

The next 2 questions are very detailed and I do not have all these answers.  I want you to know that I have passed these detailed questions to the school district for their response.  As a school district we will take all of our direction from the CDC and the Department of Public Health.  Both of these agencies have information available on their websites:

https://dph.georgia.gov/novelcoronavirus

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

 

For a minor outbreak: What are the procedures the school will follow when one or more students are diagnosed with coronavirus, in regards to staffing, decontamination, and communication? What kind of support are teachers getting? If there is a possibility a teacher may have coronavirus, what kind of sick leave do they get? Is the standard sick policy going to be modified in light of the current outbreak, considering the recommended isolation period is 14 days? What are the contingency plans if a student has to be out of school for an extended period of time? Specifically what symptoms indicate that a child should stay home from school? The AAP says that the common cold is also not a reason to keep children home. Since the coronavirus symptoms are very similar to a standard cold, is that recommendation still accurate?

Continued! For a major outbreak: What are the contingency plans if a large number of students have to be out of school for an extended period of time? What staffing plans are in place if teachers are calling out sick in great numbers? During an outbreak, what major steps will be taken to reduce the spread of disease short of closing the school? If the school is completely closed, what resources will be provided to continue educating our children?

 

It seems likely that the US will see an increase in cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and it could potentially make its way to our community.  Do both campuses have an adequate supply of hand sanitizer, antibacterial soap, and disinfectant wipes?  Would it be helpful for parents to contribute some extra hygiene supplies for teachers and the school? We would appreciate donations of antibacterial soaps, disinfectant wipes, and disinfectant sprays.  We will share these donations with art, music, PE, STEM and the Learning Commons.  We would also appreciate antibacterial soaps for staff restrooms and the staff lounges.

Not a question, but I appreciate you and all y'all do to grow our children on a daily basis!

#KSECOMMUNITYFIRST 

 

Staff Recognition

Is there a KSE staff member that your child and/or your family really loves?  You can use the QR code or the link to share the good news.

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Friday Q & A

Friday Q & A

January 31, 2020

 

Can you share how much was raised (total) for Boosterthon versus the campaign for the Pride in Fall 2019? If I am understanding all of the recent information shared, almost $120,000 was raised for Boosterthon this year and close to $75,000 was raised in the Fall campaign - is this correct? The PTA Boosterthon raised $70,237 and the Foundation Support the Pride campaign raised $75,000

For a full recap of the Glow Run information, please use this link to the PTA website.  https://www.myvlink.org/ksepta/news.php?ID=16002

 

Can I volunteer my son (Joaquin McCall) to climb over the fence near the playground at the K-2 campus and retrieve the many balls on the other side? I’m sure he’d love to. We could even video his rescue mission and make a Sandlot 2 movie. I know nothing, I saw nothing, maybe it happened over a weekend…we’d love to have those toys back.

 

Editorial Comment:

From one carpool parent to another, we’ve been doing this since August people, have your kid ready to get out of the car.  Treat it like the Kiss and Go lane at the Marta station!

 

Something New: Staff Recognition

Is there a KSE staff member that your child and/or your family really loves?  You can use the QR code or the link to share the good news.

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Q & A

Friday Q & A

December 20, 2019

 

Now let’s talk standardized testing.. any chance we can get rid of those in the coming future? :) From your keyboard clicks to the testing god’s ears!  I can tell you that CogAT and IOWA testing will likely not go away because those are nationally normed tests.  Our superintendent has been working with the state to determine if Cobb can move away from giving the Georgia Milestone test and use the assessment system that has been developed within the county.  Stay tuned for updates. 

What is the school's actual attendance policy as far tardies are concerned?  For a parent that has children at both campuses and has to drop off at both- things can get a bit hectic in the morning.  What's interesting is that I've witnessed on multiple occasions where at the 3 - 5 campus people will stand in the vestibule at the front entrance between 7:45 am and 7:50 am and direct students into the office to get tardy slips, even if they entered the building before the bell rang.  I specifically remember my son telling me one morning that the bell rang as he left out of the office after obtaining his tardy slip.  On mornings when the carpool like spills out of the parking lot onto Reed Road (or Brown), I think that it is unfair to mark the children as tardy when they honestly have no control over how fast the line moves. Dawn or another staff member will stand in the vestibule handing out green “NOT TARDY” slips when the carpool line is long.  We want to make sure that teachers know that the students are in the building.  An announcement is also made for teachers not to mark students tardy when the line is long.  We are very lenient with tardies when the line is long at either campus.  When a student is tardy and checks in through the office, someone writes their name down so that the tardy can be marked in the computer. 

Hello and Happy Holidays! I was wondering if parents are able to send notes about what we would like our children to do during ASP? For example, practice sight letters, writing, math, etc.? I understand that it must be challenging to pay attention to individual needs of all the kids who benefit from the program, but was just thinking about ways to keep my child occupied, especially now that there won't be any enrichment programs next semester. Thank you! Unfortunately, that is not something that we can do during ASP.  There is a reading time built into the schedule each day.  Students are welcome to study during reading time.

 

Take a look at the new aerial photos posted to the Construction Blog!

 

Wishing all of you a peaceful holiday break!

 

 

Q & A

Friday Q & A

January 17, 2020

 

I was looking at the 2020/21 county calendar and noticed there are no early release dates listed. Is this correct or will they add them in as the school year approaches? Thanks for looking ahead and asking.  I spoke with the district and there will be early release days again next year.  The calendar will be updated sometime in the spring.

Is it true that Rise Up has been allowed to continue as a club and if so why was that allowed?  Yes, Rise Up is still meeting.  They made arrangements with Tillman Church to use their facility.  The students do ride the bus over to K-2 and then are walked to Tillman.  The program and dismissal from the program happen at the church.

With all the rain, is construction still on target? Yes!

 

Q & A

Friday Q & A

January 10, 2020

 

How are we discussing cultural and religious tolerance at school with students?  In the month of February our counselors do developmentally appropriate lessons on the topic of tolerance and inclusion. Throughout the year they incorporate books into lessons and work to make sure that the books have characters with different types of backgrounds. They do not specifically discuss cultural and religious tolerance as it does not align with a specific standard, rather we teach students to demonstrate empathy, and to use leadership and teamwork skills to work effectively work in diverse teams. I think that at this age one of the most important things that we can do as adults is model the kind of behavior we want to see in our children. In February we will be introducing “Kindness Week,” look for coming details.

How are the Boosterthon and the Heart challenge related? We got both flyers sent home this week so I am confused on the difference (if there is one?).  These are 2 separate events.  Boosterthon is a PTA fundraiser that supports school initiatives.  Healthy Heart Challenge, formerly Jump Rope for Heart, is a fundraiser for the American Heart Association.  All school in Cobb County participate in the Healthy Heart Challenge.

My child was tested for gifted but was ultimately not selected, is that why he is now enrolled in the Spring Talent Development program? Is this different from the Target teachers coming to visit the whole classroom every week (first grade)?  Thank you!  During the first semester in first grade, the target teachers did whole group and smaller group pull out talent development because their schedule allowed for that and the classroom teachers were agreeable to it. Now that additional students have qualified for the Target program, our target teachers are only doing small group pull out Talent Development this semester.

 

Hi, I’m a first time parent of a 5th grader and I’m anxious to prepare my child for the transition to middle school. How does KSE help students and parents plan, prepare and be prepared for this first big transition? Thank you! Starting in two weeks Mrs. Hatcher will have a three-part lesson series on organization in order to prepare for multiple classes. She will also do a lesson on how to open locker combinations (past needs assessments have shown that this is a huge concern for kids). In the past few months she has worked with the Griffin Middle School counselor to identify some of the most challenging things that current 6^th graders faced this year and we will do some lessons to cover those topics as well. Kids will take a tour of GMS during the school day (be looking for a permission form to come home for that) and the GMS counselors will come and talk to all the 5^th grade classes, giving the kids a chance to ask questions.  In addition we are having a cluster wide transition meeting at Campbell Middle School on January 30^th. Although your child will not attend CMS this is an excellent opportunity to ask questions and start thinking about things that might not have crossed your mind!!! See information shared in the PTA newsletter. It requires registration and space is limited. Please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Hatcher if you have any other questions.

 

Editorial Comments:

• I would like to thank the dancing dad volunteering in morning carpool on Thursday!  (Wearing the black leather jacket) he should be proud of his moves. It was a great way to start our day! 
• From Boosterthon…We have a special weekend challenge for your student! If they get a $2 per lap pledge or a $60 flat donation in new pledges this weekend and this weekend ONLY, they will earn a BONUS PRIZE: The Quantum Rings. Check out this video featuring some of our amazing staff!:https://vimeo.com/383891415 

 

 

Q & A

Friday Q & A

December 13, 2019

 

This is more of a suggestion, but is there a way to incorporate hand hygiene before or in the lunchroom as we enter cold, flu and strep season?  I’ve been sending antibacterial hand wipes in my sons lunchbox but occasionally he buys hot lunch as well.  I know schedules are tight to get to lunch but perhaps having hand sanitizer station as everyone enters the cafeteria or in the lunch line may help keep germs at bay.  Thank you! Thanks for the reminder.  Many classrooms give each little squirt a squirt of hand sanitizer when they line up to go to lunch.  For future reference this is called “hanitizer” by many little ones at the K-2 campus.  It’s a much more efficient term!

Just a comment... I noticed the comment about giving an option to give/donate to the teacher fund or any fund for that matter via credit/debit card. If possible, it might be worth checking into the possibility of PayPal, Venmo, etc. Paypal in particular wouldn't have a transaction cost. It might be against policy, but I thought I would send it as an option for investigation anyhow.  Paypal has always been an option for both PTA and Foundation donations.  In this specific case it was listed underneath Cash/Check.  Both of these organizations provide this option because there is no fee per transaction.

Last summer 2019 there was a summer reading challenge in biblionasium to read for 1500 minutes, and my daughter in 2nd grade now completed the challenge. But she didn't receive any certificate or appreciation, I understand it is something that benefits them by reading, but kids get encouraged by small appreciation right? I talked to the librarian in K-2 campus and she had few plans but is busy with other things and is planning something after Christmas break and they already announced names during announcements (I don't know if my daughter missed that day), but we are moving out of Atlanta and she can't receive certificate after break. I understand with all the construction and K-1 turning out to be K-2 etc. it is challenging and may not have time. But please make sure to do this appreciation immediately after summer break so that kids remember the effort and reorganization they received and will encourage them to read for more challenges. I am not blaming anyone here but just suggesting from a mother and kid point of view. Thank you for KSE for all the efforts in making kids do better. We are going to miss you all !!  Thank you for the feedback.  Best wishes with your move.

 

Does the school provide a report of all the payments to ASP during the year? I have a dependent care account and my plan administrator requires Tax ID numbers and statement for me to be reimbursed. Thanks! You can receive a statement of all payments as often as you request one.  You will receive a tax statement with the report card in January.

Where can parents go to see a general timeline of the renovation construction plans for the K-2 campus? When is the new building expected to be complete? We will all (K-5) be in one building when school starts next year. The main classroom building, cafeteria and Learning Commons will be ready in July.  The gym and music room will be finished in January 2021.  August – December we will use the auxiliary gym at Griffin for PE.  Music will be in a regular classroom space.

An updated video of construction pictures has been added to the construction blog.  P.S. I do have 2 hard hats and 2 safety vests but that’s the extent of my construction experience. The construction blog is not meant to be a professional update.  It’s just me sharing information and pictures. 

Editorial Comment Submitted:

Adjusting to change is seldom easy, however, change is inevitable.  It happens regardless of whether we are ready for it or not.  Prior to KSE we attended a school that did not issue homework at the end of the school (work) day.  The teachers and administrators reassured the weary parents that their children did not require homework to advance or retain the information covered in class.  Instead what they needed was human interaction and the ability to work through conflicts and have conversations through play.  It took some getting used to, because I was raised on homework, so this was new and different for all of us.  Though the previous school strongly discouraged booklets or workbooks of any kind we still utilized them occasionally during the school year and over the summer.  The “no homework policy” research causes controversy on both ends, from parents and educators, but just because there is a no homework policy doesn’t mean an upheaval in a way of life and it certainly doesn’t warrant WWWIII on our educators and faculty.  There are countless resources that can be implemented by parents at home to engage their kids, keep them abreast of new material, retrieve previously learned material, give them an educational advantage..you name it.  There is something for everyone out there.  I don’t rely solely on my children’s teachers to educate them and neither should any parent; there is a lesson in everything we do, not just in school.  Social and emotional intelligence weigh just as heavily if not more, on the success and future of individuals today and for generations to come. 

 

From last week:

Can we spray paint the 3-5 campus before demolition? Spray paint is not an option, however, autographing might be an option.  In May, we will set up a final walkthrough where people can sign their name in the building.

 

Q & A

Friday Q & A

December 6, 2019

 

Welcome to the positive, proactive Q & A!

Clarification: I asked for names and email addresses when submitting questions so that I can reach out individually to parents who are upset or frustrated by school decisions.  If a frustration is shared that has not been addressed ad nauseam on Q & A, I will definitely address it for everyone.  I will not publish names with questions.  We want Q & A to be a positive, enjoyable read where we can proactively solve problems!

 

If I am a concerned parent about the school homework policy, can I give my child my own homework assignments at home? 100% yes.  You are the parent and should be in charge at home!

Is Cobb County and King Springs Elementary 100% responsible for my child's education, or do parents have responsibility also? The Cobb County School District plays an important role in your child’s education, however, as a parent, you are your child’s first teacher and you keep that role throughout their lives.  Every day is an opportunity to learn something new at school and at home.

Can we spray paint the school walls at the end of the year before they tear the school down? I think that would be totally fun!  Let me check with the construction supervisor and I’ll post an answer next week.  We have to be out of the building on the last day for students.  The turn around time for demolishing that building and having our spacious new parking lot ready for July is quite tight.  Stay tuned!

Why doesn't the PTA link for the Teacher and Staff holiday fund raising give option to pay by credit or debit card? It would be more convenient if parents forget to send till the last day or if they ran out of hard cash in valet. As we use debit/credit cards mostly for all purposes it would be great if that option was shown. I wanted to contribute but I kept forgetting till last day and didn't had cash and forgot check option either. Thank you for the question.  I do not have a specific answer for you, but I will find out.

 

 

Friday Q & A

Friday Q & A

November 29, 2019

 

I hope all of you have had a wonderful week with family and friends.  This will be our last edition of Q & A with anonymous submissions.  As you read what was submitted for this week, I hope you will respect and understand this decision.  This was created as an avenue for answering schoolwide questions, not a place for the adults in the community to lash out and disrespect the staff of KSE under a cloak of anonymity. It is seemingly difficult for some people to understand that decisions made by administration always include the input of the KSE staff and do not need to be vetted by the community at large. We do, however, value the input and direction from supportive members of our community who come with concerns and potential solutions as opposed to stirring the pot. 

I made my Support the Pride donation. However, it was with reserve this year. I too must mention that the no homework policy and the new inclusive classroom setups are disappointing. It seems like a move that should have involved some parent input or at least a meeting to discuss the pros and cons. As an educator, I know that there is not a conclusive study to prove homework is NOT helpful either. However, you have focused on the few studies that say it's not beneficial.  However, “the rule of 10s”, wherein the length of time that a child spends on homework should be no more than 10 minutes per night  for each grade level of school, and none for Kindergarten actually works. Therefore a first grader should get about 10 minutes a night, second grader 20 minutes a night all the way up to a 12th grader at 120 minutes per night.  Last year KSE was on top of this and the students were getting an appropriate amount of homework.  Now, we have a group of 5th graders that will go to a new school unprepared for the reality that HOMEWORK really exists. Wow what a way to send them off!  I’m sorry you are so angry about this change.

Please explain when the decision to remove homework was made. Was this a decision that was supported by CCSD?  We should have been warned so that we could have looked at other options for educating our children. This haphazard decision will only potentiate the decreasing test scores and unpreparedness of our children. Please understand that teachers are not communicating what's going on in the classrooms. Please understand that the websites don't help! They just increase screen time when as parents we are fighting to minimize screen time. Is it possible that your ego is causing you to ignore all of the constructive feedback  that the no homework policy isn't working? Who do we contact at the district level regarding this matter? It's still our tax dollars that fund this school. We need someone who can help our children achieve academic excellence! It's cute to wear a construction hat, get pies thrown in your face, and even pretend to be the ice cream server. However, we need to get serious about educating our children so they will have an option to choose an alternate profession than the ones you callously imitate.  My supervisor’s name is Dr. Jami Frost – 770-426-3479

Special thanks to the 2nd grade teachers who presented the Common Core Math Strategies to parents. It was very helpful. Also, a very special teacher sent out handouts that we were able to work on with our kids at home. I don't want to mention a name since homework is prohibited at this school now. In addition, there was a Readers Theater put on by some talented 2nd graders, that gave us time to see our kids perform, see what's going on in their classroom, and bond with other families. This was very special especially since the Thanksgiving lunch was also banned this year. Kudos to the 2nd grade teachers who go the extra mile! They are a fabulous group of teachers who had nothing to do with “banning” the Thanksgiving lunches.

I am white but even I was offended by the DIY headdresses being made,  worn, and sent home  by KSE students. If we are trying to be an inclusive school, we must educate ourselves on cultural misappropriation. I am not asking that teachers actually teach and explain the horrific treatment of Indigenous people at the hands of  European colonialists, but they should at least empathize and understand that mockery headdresses are indeed culturally insensitive. I am sure they were done in effort to celebrate. However, it's in poor taste and pretty offensive to those of Native descent. Let's reach out to local Natives and invite them to our International Day next year to get some better ideas for  celebrating Native Americans.  Thank you for sharing your concerns and ideas.  We appreciate your input and will definitely put those practices in place moving forward.

 

All of these were submitted on Thanksgiving night between 10:45 and 11:15 PM, our website does not have a built-in breathalyzer, so taking away the anonymity is the best decision.  If you are the angry person who submitted all of these, I’d like an opportunity to sit down and talk with you.

Still smiling – because your children and the KSE staff deserve it.

Q & A

Friday Q & A

November 22, 2019

 

How often does the school conduct active shooter drills? We practice the drills several times per year.  We ask teachers to review procedures monthly.

How is showing a video on the Panama Canal as the primary lesson source permissible? Shouldn't video and other media just supplement the lecture? On one occasion my stepson was asked not to take notes during a different video presentation, how are students supposed to prepare for examinations without notes or tangible material? I sent this question to our 5^thgrade teachers.  Below are some of their responses:

• I’m not sure about the video usage in this situation either. When I use video clips I will pause, have class discussion and take notes. Other times I use video clips as a “hook” and no notes are taken.
• When I use videos in my class, I use them to supplement the lessons to bring the skills/concepts to life and to build background knowledge.  I don’t allow my kids to take notes during videos because I want them to focus on the information that is being presented so that they don’t miss anything.  Then, after the video, we summarize the key points and take notes that day or the next day as a review.

 

There's still another semester, can we reverse the no-homework policy in 2020? I don't mind coming up with decimal multiplication problems, but it would be great to come home and there already be a worksheet with problems similar to the ones reviewed in class. If physically printing is not an option, perhaps teachers can email worksheets that will not be graded. Otherwise, can the teachers just provide the parents with the entire year's daily lesson plan since I'm essentially home-schooling my stepson?  No, As I have shared multiple times since August, there are fabulous resources on our school website and teachers are also posting information in their newsletters and blogs.  Here’s some responses from 5^th grade teachers about what they provide:

• In regards to homework, my classes are assigned Mobymax lesson specifically on the standards we are learning.  They are also provided with an xtramath.org account to practice fact fluency. I list these in my weekly eNews, post them on my blog, and send in a text through classdojo to my home room as well as Mrs. Chamber’s class.  In addition, I list websites along with Kahn academy video clip links to support as well as insure the parents also understand. I will send homework sheets from time to time but those are specific to the individual needs of the students.
• For math, my kids have a math notebook with guided practice problems, independent work, and T-P-S work . Everything is dated. It is a great resource for the parents to let them see exactly what we are working on daily.   I also provide the parents with websites that they can use to practice the skills and concepts that I am teaching. In addition, the exact skills/concepts that I am teaching are listed on my newsletter.  The parents can use that information to review, practice, and work ahead.
• With math I always show a hook video, then I teach the lesson, I do an anchor chart. I then provide strategy sheets or interactive notebook items that the students put in their composition books. Then I give them a short assignment. I have encouraged all students to take home composition books home to practice daily.. all parents know this as well, because I mentioned at conferences.

I'm concerned about the slope of the new grass hill along Reed Road.  How will that grass be maintained?  The architects designed every facet of the school and grounds following state guidelines.  It will be maintained by the school district grounds crew.  If it becomes an issue, I’m thinking goats.

 

Commentary:

In response to last's weeks comment about a specific grade level not being in sync with each other: It would've been great if you didn't use Q&A to tear down teachers/grade level.  In the future, if you have a question or concern, please request a conference with the teacher and/or administration.  Keep in mind our county's motto "One team. One goal. Student Success" and our school's motto, "We before Me".  Pacing curriculum according to the students' needs is best practices in the teacher world. Making sure ALL students learn is just as important as student safety.  Comparing students and classrooms is counterproductive.  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Sending a big THANK YOU to everyone who helps out at morning carpool drop off. I don’t always get the chance to blurt out “thank you! Have a good day!” to them but our family is super thankful for their patience and smiling faces in the AM!! Is there a volunteer sign-up for parents to help out some mornings? Thanks again! KSE is an amazing school ☀️

 

Check out the new pictures on the Construction Blog!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Q & A

Friday Q & A

November 15, 2019

 

I asked a question last week about choking and it was either reworded or omitted due to a similar question being asked. I don’t feel that my question was answered though. I was asking if the custodians are trained in Heimlich and CPR since they are monitoring the cafeterias at both campuses. I know there is a rescue team at the school but when someone is choking time is of the essence. A choking victim can quickly become a unconscious victim if trained employees are not stationed in the cafeteria.  There are staff members in the cafeteria at all times that are trained in the Heimlich and in CPR.  There is also a poster in the cafeteria as a visual reminder. 

It has been brought to my attention that my child’s 4th grade class is approximately 5 weeks behind other 4th grade classes. How did this happen? And what measures are being taken so they can get back on track? Some students are even being bullied by their peers who are telling them they are in the “slow” class. This delay in academic progress must be corrected with administrative support and continuity across the 4th grade team of teachers.  There are absolutely no “slow” classes at King Springs.  The pace of instruction may be slightly different in classes, but there are no classes that are “weeks behind” others.  There is consistent monitoring of lesson plans and instruction by administrators.  If you would like to discuss specifics about your child’s class, please reach out to an administrator.

I have a question about the clubs for Spring as I understand there will not be any? Curious the reason why if they are being held at the K2 campus and nothing is under construction there anyway then why are they not being offered next semester? The level of afternoon chaos at the K-2 campus has just about sent us over the edge.  ASP has over 350 students daily.  We have used every nook and cranny to have clubs this semester.  We will not put ourselves through that as we enter the 2^nd semester and begin planning for the transition to the new building.  Nooks and crannies are for English muffins only!   

K2 carpool parents- if you are in carpool in AM and there are 2 lines open, please go to the line that has space. Lately the line down Brown Road has been backed up because people are all trying to go thru the line in front of the school which creates congestion.  Please pull up as close as you can in the front drop off line so others may access the back one.  Please

 

Staff Input: 

The K-2 campus has many children with strep throat. As a classroom teacher I am begging parents not to send their children to school sick.  Please don’t give them medicine before school and send them to infect everyone else.  It might be convenient, but it’s not fair to everyone else.  Amen!  Remember, before sending students back to school, they must be fever, vomit and diarrhea free for 24 hours – even if they are already on antibiotics.

There is a wonderful young lady that works in the KSE K2 campus that had an unfortunate incident.  While working tirelessly in the front office, she became hungry and grabbed her last $.55 to purchase a bag of Doritos.  Upon inserting her coins and happily pressing the corresponding number for Doritos, the Doritos bag was stuck in the machine.  Distraught, she placed a note on the vending machine stating her name and that the Doritos bag belonged to her.  She was told some courageous co-workers tried assisting to retrieve her Doritos with no luck.  Upon returning to work on Wednesday of this week, after training for important work in the clinic, I noticed that not only was my note gone, but my Doritos were gone as well.  What shall I do?????  This is clearly a crisis situation.  I feel certain that the Dorito bandit will be apprehended and all will be right in the world…except at carpool.

Is it possible for me to start a carpool enforcement gang? This would, I think, provide a valuable service to the school and would be of no charge to the administration. "The Scramblers" would simply throw eggs at any vehicle being discourteous or unsafe while in carpool. To be clear, a Scramlber Member would be completely subjective in determining a violation to discourage any side-eye from carpool participants. All eggs would be of the USDA extra large variety and provided to The Scramblers by myself. It is also possible that an alternative gang could be formed to clean said scamblings for a non-voluntary donation to the PTA or Foundaton. I really think this could make a positive impact on our carpool situation and lead to a more loving and courteous carpool experience for all. Disclaimer: All Scrambler Members must wear egg-yolk yellow pleather catsuits while on duty and will be required to get a humpty dumpty neck tatoo.  All gang activity is frowned upon by the Cobb County School District. And be reminded, all the King’s Horses and all the King’s Men couldn’t put Humpty together again…and I don’t think they can fix carpool either!