Headmistress Kijewski-Jareau
December 15, 2012 7:30 PM
Letters to certain Parents by Headmistress Kijewski-Jareau
Kiva sat at her desk contemplating exactly how she wanted to dictate her letters to the families regarding the conversation she had with the Medic. The letter to Valerie’s parents probably wouldn’t be too difficult and since having spoken to the board about her concerns, they were supporting her in her decision regarding this student. They didn’t want to break ties with the Lennoxes though because of the financial support the family provided the education program, but they needed to keep politics out of the welfare of the students.Summer break was coming up, so Kiva wouldn’t expect any responses soon, but they had these next couple of months to work out what they wanted to do. These were not easy decisions to make and Kiva wanted them to take the time to really think it over, for their daughters.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lennox,
I writing to you today due to a growing concern that the school board as well as the Medic of the school has regarding your daughter, Valerie. Since she has started at Sonora, her illness has not retreated long enough for her to really have any beneficial rewards of her education. I have received reports from our Medic advising that Valerie is often either unable to attend her classes or bedridden entire and unable to attend much of anything.
Sonora is a school and attendance is necessary for a full education. Our staff has been as flexible as they can be in regards to your daughter’s workload and as much as I would like to be just as flexible and understanding, I have to put her health first. The school is a breeding ground for germs. The elves keep it clean, but it will never be a sterile environment that your daughter needs. I was hoping that as the years progressed, her body would become used to the environment and she could flourish. However, this is not the case. Therefore, I have only one option. As much as I do not want to do this, I have to think of Valerie’s health. Because next year is an important year for Valerie, we will not be accepting her back at Sonora in her current condition. If her condition changes, we will give some thought to accepting her back.
Medic Bailey has done some research and discovered an experimental potion that helps with immune systems. I have enclosed his research for your review. It is not without our ability to approve of using such a potion, but it may be a consideration for your healers. We ask that at the end of the summer, for the Healers to provide us with an update on her condition and we will make a decision then.
I apologize for the brashness of this letter, but we take the health of our students seriously and must consider all of our options.
Sincerely,
Headmistress Kijewski-Jareau
With that letter done, Kiva moved onto the next.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Thornton,
It has recently been brought to my attention that your daughter, Addison, has been suffering from severe anxiety and possibly from depression. These are serious issues that our school is limited in dealing with. Her anxiety seems to also have formed an eating disorder that has placed her in serious health conditions. Sonora is not equipped with a counselor and our medic is not licensed in this area of healing.
We are asking that you take your daughter’s mental health into serious consideration during the summer months and obtain the sort of help that she truly needs. Her therapy can continue on during the school months as we have programs that allow for such a thing, but it is ultimately your decision. I do have to state that if we see her health declining in any way, she may have to leave Sonora. School is a very stressful area in every child’s life, but if they do not have an understanding on how to cope with that stress, their health becomes at risk.
I do hope that you take my words into consideration and seek help for your daughter, Addison. She has so much potential in her life and I would hate to see her suffer and miss out on what should be the brightest times of her life.
Sincerely,
Headmistress Kijewski-Jareau
Kiva probably could have mentioned the fact that what she saw was neglect from the girl’s parents and if that same neglect continued on next year… Kiva was contacting Child Protective Services as it would be clear that they were not taking care of those kids properly. But, she felt that would have come off as aggressive and really, she only wanted Addison get help.
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Arista Thornton
January 04, 2013 1:31 PM
(From Mom) by Arista Thornton
OOC: I wasn't too sure how to put author box, and since Alora isn't a character, I figured I would put Arista's name in there and add a part from her as well. So Alora also sent a separate owl to Arista to make sure that Kiva got her letter this time...BIC:
Arista had gotten a letter from her mother asking her to check with Headmistress Kijewski to be sure that her letter was received. The almost 7th year wasn't sure what the letter was about exactly, but she had her guesses that it was about Addison.
The oldest Thornton child had been updating her mother from what she'd seen and it hadn't been looking pretty. Until the CAT'S Exams were over, that is. Then it was almost as if nothing had happened except for what her slightly younger sister looked like. Ris had noticed Addi eating less, that was true. The sixth year figured it had something to do with her new friendship with Josephine. She wasn't sure what Josephine had done exactly, but she wanted to make it a point to thank her from the bottom of her heart.
Maybe it was just the tests that got to her? Ris thought as she walked up to the rather pregnant Headmistress the morning of the last day of school.
"Headmistress Kijewski-Jareau?" she asked, "May I have a word?"
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Alora Thornton had been sending an owl to the school since her oldest daughter told her of Addison's issues. She hadn't received anything back, so she kept on trying. What she hadn't realized (and won't for a little while) was that her husband had been intercepting each owl and stopping its flight to the school.
Alexander was off at work one afternoon when an unexpected owl flew in their front window. "What's this?" she said, pulling the letter off the owl's leg.
Audi made the signs for 'owl' and 'letter' to her mother as she walked next to her.
"Yes, sweetheart." Alora signed as she spoke. Opening the letter, Alora's mouth dropped to the floor as she read the contents. It was clear to her that nobody at Sonora had gotten any of her letters.
'Go play love.' Alora signed to Audi and as the little one ran off, Alora pulled out a pen and paper and started writing.
Dear Headmistress Kijewski-Jareau,
I was made aware of the situation and have sent owls out to you with letters. I don't know why you haven't received them, but you have my word that I will find out why. I am terribly sorry that none of my letters have arrived with you, but I have spoken to many specialists for Addison and have decided on one who will be starting meeting with her the day after she comes home.
What sort of programs do you have for during the school year? I would like very much to learn about what can be of use to us for Addison. I love my daughter, (and all of her sisters and brother) and would do anything it takes to keep each of them safe, happy and healthy.
Thank you very much for your concern!
Sincerely,
Alora Thornton
Alora tied her note onto the owl's leg and said, "Go on back to Headmistress Kijewski-Jareau please. Thank you!"
The owl flew out the window once more and Alora watched as it flew out of sight. Alora turned to a new sheet of paper and scribbled out,
Arista, please check with Headmistress Kijewski-Jareau and ask her if she received my letter to her. Let me know that she has or not please! Love you and see you soon!
Alora sent that letter with their family owl and went back into the other room with the younger kids to watch them play.
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