I want to take a moment to share how truly grateful I am for this school and for the way my son has…read morebeen treated here.
This is my son Reggie's Third year attending this school, and I can honestly say that it has been, by far, the best school experience I have ever had with any of my children. I have other children who attended different elementary schools, as well as middle school, within the same district, and unfortunately, my experiences were very different. We dealt with many issues, including bullying, problems with communication, and even situations where my were being bullied by adults at school. Those experiences were extremely difficult for me as a parent.
There were times when my children were being bullied, and I would not hear anything from the school. Instead, my children would come home and tell me what had happened. I would then have to go to the office myself to report the situation or ask why I had not been contacted about what was happening to my child. As a mother, that was heartbreaking. I constantly felt worried, frustrated, and disappointed because I felt like I had to fight to make sure my children were being heard and protected.
Unfortunately, because of those experiences, my other children are now homeschooled.
That is why this school means so much to me. My experience here has been completely different.
I honestly believe that this is the best school in the entire Brentwood district. I cannot say enough good things about the principal, the front office staff, and my son's teachers. I truly appreciate how much attention the principal gives me whenever I have a question, concern, or situation involving my son. I never feel like I am being ignored or like my concerns are unimportant. The front office has also been incredibly helpful, kind, and welcoming.
And I especially want to recognize Ms. Nolan.
Recently, something happened involving my son while I was still at work. Ms. Nolan took the time to call me personally and let me know what had happened. That may seem like something small to some people, but to me, it meant so much.
After everything I have experienced with my other children, receiving that phone call gave me an incredible sense of relief. I was able to continue my day knowing that my son was being looked after and that his teacher cared enough to make sure I was informed. I cannot even explain how much that meant to me.
It made me feel like my son was truly in good hands.
With my other children, I would often find out about incidents only after they came home. I would hear about bullying or problems directly from my children, and then I would have to contact the school or go into the office myself to make sure someone knew what was happening. I remember how helpless and upset that made me feel.
So when I received that phone call from Ms. Nolan, I honestly felt emotional. It gave me a feeling that I had not experienced with my other children: peace.
For the first time, I feel like I can send my child to school and trust that the people there are paying attention to him, caring about him, and communicating with me when something happens.
As a parent, that means everything.
I honestly want to cry happy tears when I think about how different this experience has been. In the past, I cried because I was disappointed, hurt, and worried about how my children were being treated at school. This time, I feel like crying because I am genuinely happy and grateful.
I am so thankful that my son has teachers who care about him and a school that communicates with me. I am thankful for a principal who listens to my concerns and takes them seriously. I am thankful for the front office staff and everyone who contributes to making this school a place where my child can be safe.
