This is the first of the three email interchanges between Mr.Aaaj and I.
Have you read ‘suppandi strikes again (oh NO!)‘ – for the background and context?
—– Forwarded Message —-
From: Aaaj <redacted>@yahoo.com>
To: Us at the nammashaale school
Sent: Mon, March 14, 2011 1:25:49 PM
Subject: Hi
From,
Aaaj
Bangalore
I had a conversation with Ramjee with regard to my son Arun’s admission.
The drift of what he told me as I understood is that
1. Arun doesn’t fit in in the Nammashale system
2. If he is admitted then he will be a drain on teacher resources
I cannot argue with your conclusion. But can I request you for second interview for Arun? My grounds for such a request are as follows
Apparently,on the day of interview a stand-in teacher was on in place of a regular teacher ( Sorry, I am using ‘teacher’ for want of a better term). He was not asked to join the children as was the case with Anjana. He was given some tests as in a regular school .
Arun is a child who readily joins play groups, even with children unfamiliar to him. He is slightly diffident when adults unknown to him are present. Then he needs a small smiling prod.
Probably that turned the opinion against him.
Whatever is the case, can I request you for a second observation for him, a second chance? I am convinced in my mind, even discounting my parental bias, that he will be a good montessorian and you will not regret having him. I would go so far as to suggest you admit him for an year and we will take him out if you find he is a liability to you, but I know that is an unfair demand from all perspectives.
Thank you,
Best Regards,
–Aaaj
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