Mae Smythe Elementary School

Atkinson is an amazing school with awesome teachers who are attentive and nurturing.

I'm think they should send more work home

I GREW TO LOVE THE SCHOOL. AT FIRST WHEN MY CHILD ATTENDED IN PRE K, I GOT A PHONE CALL EVERYDAY OR EVERY OTHER DAY. KINDER WAS A WHOLE LOT BETTER. THE DUFFEREBCE WAS MY CHILD SEEN THE DIFFERENCE HIS TEACHER MADE WITHIN THE CLASS ND ACTED OUT. HE FELT AS IF THE TEACHER DIDNT LIKE HIM. I AS A PARENT WAS NOT NOTIFIED WHEN THE CLASS/SCHOOL WOULD DO SOMETHING SPECIAL AND HE WOULD BE ONE OF THE FEW STUDENTS THAT WOULDNT PARTICIPATE, SO HE FELT LEFT OUT. ONCE I GOT THE HINT OF WHAT WAS GOING ON, SCHOOL WAS ALMOST OUT. 1ST GRADE MY BABY DID ABOVE AND BEYOND. HE PARTICIPATED IN ALMOST EVERYTHING AND I HAD MAYBE 2 TO 3 PHONE CALLS THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE YEAR. PLUS HE GOT STUDEBT OF THE MONTH LAST YEAR AND THIS YEAR. SO, IT IS SHOWING HIS PRE-K TEACHER DID NOT LIKE MY BABY!!!!! IM COOL WIT IT THO CAUSE GOD GOT US!!!!! IT WAS THE TEACHER NOT THE SCHOOL. I LOVE JENSEN!!! LETS SEE HOW 2ND GRADE GO!!!!!! I ALSO CAME TO THE CONCLUSION, THAT IF WE PARTICIPATE AS PARENTS, YOUR CHILD WILL BE MORE HAPPY WITHIN THEIR SOULS, AT LEAST MINE IS. EVEN THOUGH MY BABY ISNT PERFECT, AND IT WAS A FEW INSTANCES WITH HIM AND OTHER STUDENTS, HE STILL MAINTAINED A GREAAAT ATTITUDE AND POSITIVE MINDSET!!!THE SCHOOL ITSELF, CONSTANTLY HAVE ACTVITIES INCLUDING PARENTS AS WELL. FOR INSTANCES FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCES, MOTHER/SON DANCE, WHICH WAS A FIRST, BUT ONCE ENOUGH MOTHERS STARTED TO BE VOCAL, THEY HEARD US AND MADE IT HAPPEN!!! I LOVE THIS!!!! THE DISCIPLINE AT THE SCHOOL I FEEL IS APPROPIATE FOR THE AGES OF OUR BABIES, IF IT'S NOT FAIR TO SOME PARENTS, THEN IT HAVE TO BE SOMETHING ELSE GOING ON CAUSE THEY TRY TO BE AS FAIF AS POSSIBLE, I BE WATCHING WHEN THEY THINK I DON'T!!!THEN THE PRE-K TEACHER FORCED MY CHILD TO DO HIS WORK WITH THE CRAYONS HE BROKE UP THAT I BOUGHT!!! I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THAT BECAUSE MY CHILD FINGERS WAS HURTING, AND IF I BOUGHT A MILLION OF THEM AND HE BROKE ALL BUT ONE, GIVE HIM THAT LAST ONE, YOU AIN'T BUY NOTHING, GIVE MY BABY HIS STUFF THAT HIS MAMA BOUGHT!!! OTHER THAN PRE-K HE'S MASTERING THIS THING CALLED ELEMENTARY!!!! THANKS JENSEN FOR THE PATIENCE AND CONCERNS WITH ALL OUR CHILDREN!!!!!!!

the professionalism and behavior of some of the office staff and teachers at this school. I have experienced and observed what feels like rude, dismissive, and unwelcoming treatment toward both parents and students. It often seems as though certain staff members operate in cliques, which creates an uncomfortable and unprofessional environment.Schools, especially elementary schools, should be places where children and families feel supported, respected, and valued. Staff members are there to guide, teach, and assist students and parents. Unfortunately, some individuals appear to lack patience, empathy, and basic courtesy in their interactions.I believe anyone working with young children should demonstrate kindness, professionalism, and strong communication skills. I hope these concerns can be taken seriously and addressed so that the school environment improves for students and families