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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:11 AM Original message |
Delivered OPT OUT cards to students entering North High School this a.m. |
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Elspeth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:13 AM Response to Original message |
1. Thank you. |
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halobeam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:14 AM Response to Original message |
2. I downloaded forms |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:14 AM Response to Original message |
3. "Leave My Child Alone" web site is off-line. Where do people get the forms now? |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:18 AM Response to Reply #3 |
7. Cards were supplied by Arizona Advocacy Group. I think they needed a |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:22 AM Response to Reply #3 |
12. Here you go!! Opt Out Forms |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:25 AM Response to Reply #12 |
14. YOU ARE A PEACH! Thank you! I need to get these out to my friends before school starts! |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:27 AM Response to Reply #14 |
16. Awe! I'm glad you'll be informing them of their options! |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:26 AM Response to Reply #12 |
15. Yes! Thanks Breezie! |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:38 AM Response to Reply #15 |
20. Anytime and for anyone wanting to opt out! |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:47 AM Response to Reply #20 |
23. Yes will do that. |
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brystheguy (179 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 01:22 PM Response to Reply #12 |
55. Form looks out of date |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 01:39 PM Response to Reply #55 |
58. Same form., they probably |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 09:49 PM Response to Reply #55 |
62. We handed out 3 X 5 opt out cards today. |
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TechBear_Seattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
4. I assume these are info card to opt out of the "No cannon fodder left behind" act? |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:18 AM Response to Reply #4 |
8. Above. There is a link. |
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TechBear_Seattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:19 AM Response to Reply #8 |
11. Thanks! n/t |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:16 AM Response to Original message |
5. YOU ROCK!!! |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:19 AM Response to Reply #5 |
9. Woot! |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:17 AM Response to Original message |
6. What a great idea! |
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williesgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:19 AM Response to Original message |
10. Glad to be 5h rec to get the word out - excellent idea. thanks. |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:24 AM Response to Reply #10 |
13. Thanking you. Organize an endeavor in your state! |
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Ezlivin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:31 AM Response to Original message |
17. I won't do it in my town |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:52 AM Response to Reply #17 |
27. I'm sorry. Do you want me to make reservations and come and do it for you? |
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Ezlivin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 01:32 PM Response to Reply #27 |
56. No thanks |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 01:41 PM Response to Reply #56 |
59. I think that's cool, actually! |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:34 AM Response to Original message |
18. lonestarnot, do you know what the deadline date is for sending in the forms? I'm pretty sure there |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:48 AM Response to Reply #18 |
24. No there is no deadline. There is a flat line when you get hit with IED. |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:52 AM Response to Reply #24 |
26. OK. Thanks! |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:05 PM Response to Reply #26 |
34. No problem! |
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GreenEyedLefty (708 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:37 AM Response to Original message |
19. K & R . Thank you. |
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Ms. Toad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:40 AM Response to Original message |
21. Great idea - but an even better idea |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:43 AM Response to Reply #21 |
22. Yes! Get them in 8th or 9th grade and renew it every year!! |
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Ms. Toad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:54 AM Response to Reply #22 |
29. No need to renew it until the child hits 18 |
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halobeam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:03 PM Response to Reply #29 |
31. where did you find that info? |
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Ms. Toad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:18 PM Response to Reply #31 |
43. Here's some additional information |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:08 PM Original message |
Well, sorry to tell you but they don't always abide by the rules! |
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Ms. Toad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:27 PM Response to Original message |
47. Recruiters can also get information other ways. . . |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:32 PM Response to Reply #47 |
48. Yeah, I know they're sneaky bastards. but they did get it from the school! |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:50 AM Response to Reply #21 |
25. Nice idea, but I prefer handing it straight to who matters. That way I'm sure they got it. |
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Ms. Toad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:03 PM Response to Reply #25 |
32. Then do both |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:05 PM Response to Reply #32 |
33. Handing it to the student with, "This may save your life," is my style, both works for me! |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:59 AM Response to Reply #21 |
30. If your school doesn't hand them out, you can demand they do |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:06 PM Response to Reply #30 |
35. I will find out the answer at my son's school tomorrow! |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:08 PM Response to Reply #35 |
39. If they hesitate, remind them they are in danger of losing funding |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:48 PM Response to Reply #39 |
54. Oh you can count on that baby! |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:10 PM Response to Reply #30 |
40. The schools purposefully do not inform the parents or the students about opting out! |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:14 PM Response to Reply #40 |
42. Part of NCLB is that they are mandated to hand out the forms if they want to get money. |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:19 PM Response to Reply #42 |
44. That may be so but I had to inform/teach my son's high school |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:47 PM Response to Reply #42 |
53. Reliance on NCLB has really gone far hasn't it? |
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bigtree (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 11:52 AM Response to Original message |
28. good work! |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:07 PM Response to Reply #28 |
36. Carry on! |
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Catshrink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
37. We have an opt out form in our student handbook |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:26 PM Response to Reply #37 |
45. Excellent! |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
38. Nice - making a difference. |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:10 PM Response to Original message |
41. Fortunately, my teenager's high school includes them in their manual... |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:27 PM Response to Reply #41 |
46. In Tennessee? WOW! That is great! |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:44 PM Response to Reply #46 |
52. I don't know how it is the rest of the state... |
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aikoaiko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
49. Opt out of what? |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:40 PM Response to Reply #49 |
50. Being contacted by military recruiters while in high school! |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 12:41 PM Response to Reply #50 |
51. And they can't snoop their records. |
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OmmmSweetOmmm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 01:36 PM Response to Original message |
57. That's Wonderful But..I opted out my sons and still receive recruitment calls. It seems that |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 07:33 PM Response to Reply #57 |
60. HeH! "Teached" that kid correct manner in which to deal! |
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Alexia Wheaton (100 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 09:38 PM Response to Original message |
61. I believe in the "opt-in" option whenever possible. |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 09:51 PM Response to Reply #61 |
63. Done my time. Suit yourself. Rich white mens' war of lies not worth fighting. |
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Alexia Wheaton (100 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 09:55 PM Response to Reply #63 |
64. I agree with you. The "rich white mens' war of lies not worth fighting." |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 09:58 PM Response to Reply #64 |
65. Yes it should. |
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blondie58 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-06-07 10:20 PM Response to Original message |
66. I got one for my sophomore |
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