Reply #16: The note went to the office at your son's school [View All]

[riderinthestorm]

it's possible your son's teacher saw it but probably not, it was probably sent to the office without comment or perhaps even without the teacher seeing it depending on the classroom protocol (some teachers assign the duty of collecting attendance/main office paperwork and delivering it to the children - this is a sign of responsibility in the higher grades in elementary school. Kind of like delegating chores for smooth household efficiency). My kids' school dist. REQUIRES a phone call by 10 am on the day they are missing school or they send a police officer to check on truancy! so a note the next day wouldn't even be allowed here.

As far as the fundy teacher goes, IF it becomes an issue, you need to approach HIM and ask him why he missed the chance for a valuable lesson in American civics. Regardless of his politics, he should have recognized that the election is "bigger" than one party, and there are other issues. What a waste of a teachable moment.