Um_2_4 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 So I was out today and got home to a note that I had missed a registered letter from my local school district...what could it be??? We are registered as a private school for those familiar with CA and it came in the name of the school.My curiosity is peaked, not really worried per se. Anyone get one before? This is the 2nd year we are registered as a private school in this district, but I had an increase in the number of students (I am acting as a cover school for some friends kids, they felt more comfortable like that since they are new to it and it is ok in CA to do so.) Going to call for them to redeliver it tomorrow..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nart Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Do you now have 6 or more students including your children? If you do then you are listed in the private school directory from the CA Dept. of Ed. Here is the link http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/si/ps/ Perhaps the other kids' previous school wants to release their records to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Do you now have 6 or more students including your children? If you do then you are listed in the private school directory from the CA Dept. of Ed. Here is the link http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/si/ps/ Perhaps the other kids' previous school wants to release their records to you? Yes, I am listed on there. But all of these kids are coming out of private schools, so I don't think that is it. Now you guys are making me nervous... no one ever got a letter registered from the local school district???? No way they know about any of these kids to inquire about them as they all have either been homeschooled or in private schools. Hmmm........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Never heard of that happening, but I hope that the letter turns out to be something trivial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nart Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Did any of your kids have an IEP? Even for just speech therapy? It might be a child find letter for spec. Ed. Informing you of your right to have your child reassessed every three years, or some other right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 This is very unusual. Are you a member of HSLDA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 This is very unusual. Are you a member of HSLDA? Ellie, here I was hoping you were going to say it was normal for schools with 6+ kids. :huh: I checked last night and for some reason this year, the directory of private schools here was JUST released on Feb. 24th (why so late I don't know). And this is the 1st year we showed on that list. So maybe a welcome to the district letter :laugh: . None of the kids enrolled have EVER been in any public school or public school program (speech services etc.). So I don't think it is anything about the kids as they don't even know the kids exist :lol: . IF it is about one of the kids, then I will be very upset, because DH and I went through the list and the only places who know the kids ages/names/address/etc. are doctor offices. And that info is supposed to be private. HIPAA and all that. When I worked at a private school in another district (I was a teacher, so not involved with day to day admin), I recall them getting a packet from the local school about services for kids in private schools. But I don't recall it being a registered letter? So I suspect it is the official notification that any kids enrolled may be eligible for special services (speech, therapy, remediation, etc.) through the district. And no I am not a member, but I have read that the only thing a local district can ask for is if student xyz with birthdate xx 00, 200x is enrolled as a full time student in good standing. And if they ask for a list of students enrolled, to ignore it as it is outside of their purview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Just remember, they have no lawful authority over you. A registered letter doesn't change that. Deep breaths! I had a district person try to flex some muscle at me once, and I just flexed it right back at him. He backed down. Let's do an exercise. You are the administrator of a private school. Your compensation package is generous, people stand a little straighter when you walk in the room, you have the power to hire and fire. You are respected. Now flaunt it like you've got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Ellie, here I was hoping you were going to say it was normal for schools with 6+ kids. :huh: I checked last night and for some reason this year, the directory of private schools here was JUST released on Feb. 24th (why so late I don't know). And this is the 1st year we showed on that list. So maybe a welcome to the district letter :laugh: . None of the kids enrolled have EVER been in any public school or public school program (speech services etc.). So I don't think it is anything about the kids as they don't even know the kids exist :lol: . IF it is about one of the kids, then I will be very upset, because DH and I went through the list and the only places who know the kids ages/names/address/etc. are doctor offices. And that info is supposed to be private. HIPAA and all that. When I worked at a private school in another district (I was a teacher, so not involved with day to day admin), I recall them getting a packet from the local school about services for kids in private schools. But I don't recall it being a registered letter? So I suspect it is the official notification that any kids enrolled may be eligible for special services (speech, therapy, remediation, etc.) through the district. And no I am not a member, but I have read that the only thing a local district can ask for is if student xyz with birthdate xx 00, 200x is enrolled as a full time student in good standing. And if they ask for a list of students enrolled, to ignore it as it is outside of their purview. I owned/administered a PSP for 16 years. Never received a registered letter from the school district. o_0 I *strongly* recommend HSLDA membership for every member of your PSP, including yourself if you are homeschooling. If the children enrolled in your PSP have Social Security numbers, then yes, it is possible for the school district to know that they exist. o_0 Yes, the only thing that a school district can ask for is if a specific child is enrolled. Have any of your parents been contacted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Have any of your parents been contacted? Nope, as all 4 kids are residents here, but parents wanted to school "on the road" for 6 months or so to visit grandparents, so they are "travel schooling" abroad. One of the Fathers was here recently and he would have mentioned any mail/calls regarding schooling. And I guess they do have SS#s, but why would SS or the IRS (only 2 agencies that have their info) be in contact with the local school district?? None of the kids (mine or the other 4) have IEPs or are on disability of any type. Well, I guess we will find out in a 4-5 hours when mail is delivered here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Nope, as all 4 kids are residents here, but parents wanted to school "on the road" for 6 months or so to visit grandparents, so they are "travel schooling" abroad. One of the Fathers was here recently and he would have mentioned any mail/calls regarding schooling. And I guess they do have SS#s, but why would SS or the IRS (only 2 agencies that have their info) be in contact with the local school district?? None of the kids (mine or the other 4) have IEPs or are on disability of any type. Well, I guess we will find out in a 4-5 hours when mail is delivered here. It is probably nothing, except for weird, lol. :-) Can you go to the post office and retrieve the letter instead of waiting for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nart Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I think it is a generic "Child Find" letter that some public school districts send to ALL private schools in order to search out all students who might be eligible for special education. Child Find is mandated by Federal Law. The registered letter to all private schools (and now that you have 6 or more students you are listed in the private school directory) is one easy way for districts to verify they are meeting this mandate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 I think it is a generic "Child Find" letter that some public school districts send to ALL private schools in order to search out all students who might be eligible for special education. Child Find is mandated by Federal Law. The registered letter to all private schools (and now that you have 6 or more students you are listed in the private school directory) is one easy way for districts to verify they are meeting this mandate. This is what I suspect it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomeontheprairie Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Please keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Gosh, what some people have to deal with to homeschool! I really take it for granted how lucky I am that IN has no rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Gosh, what some people have to deal with to homeschool! I really take it for granted how lucky I am that IN has no rules. Yeah me too. My state requires we register as home schoolers and send attendance records but that's it. I'll have a harder time convincing my parish that I'll be teaching religious ed at home and not enrolling in their program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Gosh, what some people have to deal with to homeschool! I really take it for granted how lucky I am that IN has no rules. Actually what is funny is that homeschools in CA are technically private schools. So we don't register our kids or anything. That is what makes it even more odd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 :toetap05: (for the mail, not Um_2_4) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumshadow Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 We are all intrigued now! There is like 300 people spread out across the globe waiting on your mailman. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticmomma Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 :popcorn: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 :lol: Everyone is waiting with me ! The UPS just delivered an Amazon package and I got excited (more then normal I mean). :laugh: But 2:30 and no mailman yet??? Where'd he go??? :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 He knows he had your attention. Just trying to make you sweat. Don't let him win! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My3girls Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Well... :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running the race Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Waiting as well. I am on the board of our PSP. We've never gotten a registered letter since I've been there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 The last time I was waiting for the mail with this kind of anticipation I was waiting for Beast Academy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 The last time I was waiting for the mail with this kind of anticipation I was waiting for Beast Academy. :laugh: ! Well it is 5:30pm here and no letter yet. Don't they know the Hive is waiting... :glare: I assume that they didn't put it on the truck today. :huh: It did rain here today. My PO carrier has a habit of not wanting to walk up to the door to deliver (long story, his manager had to come deliver an overnight package once after hours, it had been on his truck, but "he couldn't find it") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 :laugh: ! Well it is 5:30pm here and no letter yet. Don't they know the Hive is waiting... :glare: I assume that they didn't put it on the truck today. :huh: It did rain here today. My PO carrier has a habit of not wanting to walk up to the door to deliver (long story, his manager had to come deliver an overnight package once after hours, it had been on his truck, but "he couldn't find it") Girl friend, you need to go to the post office yourself instead of waiting for it to be redelivered. Don't make me come over there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 So... called the PO and it "missed" the truck today so it is going out tomorrow.... :glare: If we weren't so busy with stuff here, I might make a trip to the PO in the am, but I will just wait as to get to the PO I would have to get on the freeway at rush hour (that route has a rush hour from 6am-10am, so I wouldn't get it any sooner anyway :laugh: ). Will update tomorrow.... :coolgleamA: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 So... called the PO and it "missed" the truck today so it is going out tomorrow.... :glare: If we weren't so busy with stuff here, I might make a trip to the PO in the am, but I will just wait as to get to the PO I would have to get on the freeway at rush hour (that route has a rush hour from 6am-10am, so I wouldn't get it any sooner anyway :laugh: ). Will update tomorrow.... :coolgleamA: You need to let the PO know that you have several hundred friends waiting with baited breath to discover the contents of this letter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 You need to let the PO know that you have several hundred friends waiting with baited breath to discover the contents of this letter! LOL, I can see myself trying to explain that... "See there is this thing called The Hive, and they are all waiting for the info on this letter..." Next the men in white coats show up on my door.... :driving: My DS saw me on here and said "why are all those homeschool moms interested in your letter?"...(that is what he calls you guys, I explained that there are some dads here and some afterschoolers too, but it is "your homeschool mom friends" LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 Girl friend, you need to go to the post office yourself instead of waiting for it to be redelivered. Don't make me come over there... Come over Ellie, we can have a cup of coffee while we wait for my letter... :lol: Might be a bit of a drive.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Come over Ellie, we can have a cup of coffee while we wait for my letter... :lol: Might be a bit of a drive.... Reminds me of a Frog and Toad story--Toad is sad that he never gets mail so Frog writes him a letter and gives it to a snail to deliver, then he runs to Toad's house to wait for the mail with him. They wait and wait and wait and a week later the snail finally arrives with the letter. Great literature always has parallels in daily life.... :d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameena Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 So......did it come today? Inquiring minds with nothing better to do wanna know lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Did it come yet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 ???? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 You.are.not.going.to.believe.this...... :huh: It didn't come!!!! I have 2 confirmation numbers that I requested it be redelivered on Wed then on Thursday....NADA! Today the postman delivered NOTHING to my box. I have lived here 18mos and never had an empty box (except Sundays and days off of course)... I think the post man doesn't want to get out of the truck. (this is the same post man we caught throwing an empty coke can on my lawn from his truck :thumbdown: ). I tried calling but all I got was a busy signal...(both local office and 1-800 #) SO I am going to call 1st thing tomorrow am and either go get it or ..... :blink: SOMEONE is going to get a polite earful tomorrow am :sneaky2: ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Sometimes if there's a sub, we get our mail VERY late. As in 8 or 9 P.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Reminds me of a Frog and Toad story--Toad is sad that he never gets mail so Frog writes him a letter and gives it to a snail to deliver, then he runs to Toad's house to wait for the mail with him. They wait and wait and wait and a week later the snail finally arrives with the letter. Great literature always has parallels in daily life.... :D My kids spent sooooo much time debating the merits of having a snail as the forest mailman. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 You.are.not.going.to.believe.this...... :huh: It didn't come!!!! I have 2 confirmation numbers that I requested it be redelivered on Wed then on Thursday....NADA! Today the postman delivered NOTHING to my box. I have lived here 18mos and never had an empty box (except Sundays and days off of course)... I think the post man doesn't want to get out of the truck. (this is the same post man we caught throwing an empty coke can on my lawn from his truck :thumbdown: ). I tried calling but all I got was a busy signal...(both local office and 1-800 #) SO I am going to call 1st thing tomorrow am and either go get it or ..... :blink: SOMEONE is going to get a polite earful tomorrow am :sneaky2: ! I'm thinking it's time to release the monkeys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alef Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Clearly the mail carrier has been replaced by a snail. Federal budget cuts, ya know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeterbug Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Okay, I'm posting so that I'll get the update. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norah Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Now I'm curious. We're in CA and are about to file our PSA. I'd been a little nervous about it, but after reading info online decided it's really not that big of a deal. We've notified our current charter and next Friday will be out last day with them. The following Monday will be the first official day as our own private school. I was under the impression that I'd most likely never see or hear from anyone regarding the school. Then I saw this... Of course it's still morning, and there's no way you'll get your mail for hours. If they even decide to bring it today. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielle1746 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 No news? I'm dying here! ETA: Oh shoot, I forgot about the time difference. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbabe Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I'm thinking it's time to release the monkeys... I'm with Ellie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Now I'm curious. We're in CA and are about to file our PSA. I'd been a little nervous about it, but after reading info online decided it's really not that big of a deal. We've notified our current charter and next Friday will be out last day with them. The following Monday will be the first official day as our own private school. I was under the impression that I'd most likely never see or hear from anyone regarding the school. Then I saw this... Of course it's still morning, and there's no way you'll get your mail for hours. If they even decide to bring it today. :) You should have no problems at all. Really. OTOH, I always recommend HSLDA membership, just in case. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 *Jeopard theme song plays* I am more curious about your mail today than I am my own. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Wellll.... I FINALLY got someone local to answer the phone (I just called about 50 times, really, not exaggerating. They finally picked up at around 10am). So it seems there was a "problem with the registered mail box" and no registered mail will be going out of that station till tomorrow... :huh: . (I think they lost the key :lol:.) So till tomorrow folks.... And to PP about being nervous... I totally am not. This is the 5th year I have filed. I am 99.9% sure it is only because I have more than 6 students this year and they have to notify me that private school students can access special services from their local district. The registered part is just a CYA thing. If you want to PM me I can tell you what district I am in. The district I used to teach in never did this to a private school with 75 students, so I THINK it is just this district because they are hurting for funds. And I know CA state statues, even if it is something else, I am not easily pushed around. :001_cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 *Jeopard theme song plays* I am more curious about your mail today than I am my own. :) :lol: :iagree: and that's saying something, because I think my CAP catalog may be in there. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 This wait is getting ridiculous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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