https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 16:01:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2324198 Sat, 17 Oct 2015 10:13:48 +0000 Jess1483 2324198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rattles: yes. As a former teacher, I agree 100%. I taught 2nd grade and generally wouldn't keep things longer that a week. There were also items I told kids their parents had to get back from me (often the parents didn't know the kids had brought it to school). But I think kids need to follow rules (my kids were never surprised that I took the stuff I did. They knew they weren't supposed to have it.) it's not like I went through their back packs. It was stuff they knowingly brought out in class and tried to hide in their desk and it was a huge problem and distraction. One kid's cell phone (yeah, they were 8) was stolen and parents were pissed. Well, they shouldn't have had it at school!! It's not my responsibility to keep your kids' extra crap safe and the best way for you to do it is to not let your kids take stuff to school. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2324195 Sat, 17 Oct 2015 10:10:14 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2324195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did this in my classroom...with the exception that a parent would have to come get the item back if they wanted it before June, and an item only got put in there after several warnings and items being brought out during learning times. I don't think I ever had to actually take items away...knowing this was a consequence was enough that students typically followed the rules with items they brought in. I taught 4th and 5th grade. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2324190 Sat, 17 Oct 2015 10:01:58 +0000 Eko 2324190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think that for elementary school kids it's a bit extreme, but for older kids no. However, I kinda would agree that it would be something that if it made it to the box I would like to take it back. For cheap items like Pokemon cards I wouldn't care, but if it was an expensive item I would be mad that the school was hanging onto something I spent good money on. I wouldn't give it back to my kid so they can learn but I could probably find another use for it then being kept in a box. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2324179 Sat, 17 Oct 2015 09:47:24 +0000 rattles 2324179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't understand the problem with it. If you don't want your kid to lose their stuff, teach them to follow the rules or take it on yourself to check their bags. Kids needs to learn respect for laws, rules and authority. I would be more frustrated with parents who help their kids escape consequences than teachers who consistently enforce classroom rules. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2324177 Sat, 17 Oct 2015 09:38:05 +0000 Ms. RV 2324177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a June box in my K-8 school growing up. There were things that were not allowed in school (like Gameboys, pogs, calculator watches, etc.). Parents knew the banned items, and teachers, upon seeing them would generally say "If I see that one more time I'm taking it." Generally, the threat of the June box was good enough that nothing went inside. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2324065 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:43:15 +0000 MsMini 2324065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess my thought is that if the parents allow the kid (or are oblivious enough to miss the fact that it keeps going back to school) despite the teacher's warnings, well, then someone has to show some consistency and follow through in the situation. I would be OK with it if I had been given the heads up that it could be happening. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2324059 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:33:58 +0000 autumnlove 2324059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds ok for older elementary aged kids! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2324057 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:27:56 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 2324057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>From the teacher's perspective, I would obviously give the item to a parent who asked for it, but it would go into the June Box until the parent could come pick it up. It would be frustrating to feel undermined, but all parents have different expectations. Teachers can only control what goes on in the classroom. :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2324010 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 21:24:50 +0000 yoursilverlining 2324010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had this rule in later elementary and middle school. Meh, we were old enough to know better. As a parent, I think insisting the teacher give you the item back so you can give it right back to your kid undermines any authority the teacher had. And most parents who insist on the teacher returning then item are going to give it back before June - otherwise, why ask for it back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2324007 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 21:19:59 +0000 Torchwood 2324007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Truth Bombs: Yes, thankfully. Some issues are easier to never have to deal with. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2324006 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 21:17:15 +0000 Truth Bombs 2324006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Torchwood: I guess I just don't agree with setting different rules for my kid than what the teacher lays out for the whole class, when it's not something that is unreasonable to comply with. But my understanding is you plan to homeschool, so that shouldn't be an issue for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2323994 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 21:05:03 +0000 Torchwood 2323994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Truth Bombs: Well, I'm assuming they would warn parents about this rule at the beginning of the year. I would let them know then that I expect my kid's possessions to go to me in this case, not be taken away for months. So the teacher would know not to threaten her with that in the first place. But really it's all a moot point since I'd be sure to check her bag if I knew she was bringing things she shouldn't. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2323989 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 21:00:43 +0000 Truth Bombs 2323989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Torchwood: as @blackbird: said I would feel that was teaching my child they don't have to listen to other authority figures. If my child has been warned numerous times about a consequence and chose not to listen, I'm not going to step in and rescue them (unless I feel their safety is in question of course). To me, that is no different than parents who call teachers to demand better grades for their kids when in reality, they should be pushing their kids to study harder. It leads to the type of people like one of my cousin's employees who is THIRTY YEARS OLD and his DAD called my cousin (the boss) to ask why his son didn't get a promotion since he obviously deserved it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2323958 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 20:37:11 +0000 blackbird 2323958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoyfulKiwi: I think this is a great method-they've been warned numerous times. Sometimes kids need to have a non parent invoke a consequence for it to stick!</p> <p>@Truth Bombs: I would be concerned that they would think they don't have to answer to other adults' rules. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2323948 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 20:31:04 +0000 Torchwood 2323948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Truth Bombs: I would insist they give it back to *me.* I would then decide when LO got it back, and it wouldn't be right away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2323932 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 19:55:41 +0000 Truth Bombs 2323932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catomd00: even if your child had been warned multiple times? As a parent I would not want to teach my child that if they break the rules and have consequences that I will come and "fix" it for them so that they in fact don't have consequences for their action. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2323927 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 19:45:40 +0000 HLK208 2323927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My first grader was just telling me about this, he said his teacher gives many warnings then the item goes into the June box. I think it's a little harsh but if a child keeps bringing a distracting toy to school every day, meh, I get it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2323855 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:45:43 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 2323855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I taught K, 1st, &amp; 2nd for 10 years and I always had a June Box. It was never very full and anything I put in there had been sent home at the end of the day multiple times before. I don't think there's anything wrong with it, as long as the children are aware of/understand the expectation and are given warnings before ("You have brought this to school 5 times &amp; it is stopping your learning. If you bring it out of your backpack again, it will go into the June Box.") I never once had a parent complain, probably because I had already communicated the expectation to parents before it happened. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2323850 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:38:12 +0000 catomd00 2323850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think it's right at all. Give it back at the end of the day. I'd demand it back from the teacher personally. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2323831 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:07:25 +0000 meganmp 2323831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a teacher and I've used this strategy with my fifth graders. It was NOT used as a first response- more like the 10th. If I keep seeing this thing that you are not supposed to have, and I've told you, I've called home, I've threatened... dude, you've lost your toy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2323810 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:41:18 +0000 Torchwood 2323810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you for the responses! I feel better. My reaction is probably overly emotional, but at least y'all agree that this is probably not a good policy for younger children. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2323801 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:34:03 +0000 .twist. 2323801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: We only get them once during the week. We also check their back packs and make them do their homework, so we aren't worried about our own stuff. But it is frustrating when they lose something and get upset about it when they shouldn't have had it there in the first place! Their teachers have taken their Nintendo DS's away before but given them back at the end of the day with a note (which I think is reasonable). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2323795 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:30:38 +0000 littlejoy 2323795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: Gotcha. I bet that is frustrating!!! Especially if teachers takes things that you and DH paid for.</p> <p>I have to check the backpack now, because of my own laziness!! If I forget, I'll accidentally send a day-old wet bag to school!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2323788 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:25:39 +0000 .twist. 2323788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: If you're an attentive parent, yes. If you don't ever look in your kids back pack, then... kids can definitely get away with this stuff. My two step sons are constantly bringing personal things to school (toys AND electronics) and it's really frustrating because their mother just doesn't look in their bags, ever). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2323782 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:21:33 +0000 simplyfelicity 2323782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I could see that but also have the option for the parent to pick it up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2323777 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:18:04 +0000 littlejoy 2323777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As a parent (who probably bought the item), I would have a problem with this. I would ask for the item back within the week, and talk to my kiddo about not bringing it back. </p> <p>Keeping something for months could result in the kid totally losing interest, which is a waste of $$. </p> <p>Are kids this sneaky? Isn't it easy just to check the backpack before they head to school? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2323702 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 15:22:56 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2323702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It seems a bit much.</p> <p>I could even see confiscating the item but allowing the parent to come and retrieve at a conference or something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2323697 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 15:20:31 +0000 mauxie 2323697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm, seems a bit much to me. But, if it was clearly communicated and parents were on board (as in they sign some sort of "agreement" at the beginning of the school year), then so be it. </p> <p>I used to teach and frankly, don't think my old admin would've allowed that haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2323685 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 15:10:52 +0000 blackbird 2323685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Older kids, yeah, no big deal. Really young elementary students? I feel like a week for the first offense and a month for the second offense makes more sense. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/june-box#post-2323675 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 15:05:32 +0000 Mamaof2 2323675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's a little much<br /> I would expect the item to be put in DSs backpack along with a note saying the item isn't allowed at school </p>