I am so not looking forward to school starting this year for my kids. My son is entering 5th grade, and definitely in a better place emotionally this year to take on the challenge. However, I met one of the 3 prospective 5th grade teachers last year at a Science Fair. I was turned off by her persnickety attitude and aggressive manner immediately. I called both his guidance counselor and teacher the very next day. I didn't provide an explanation, but did request (and was granted verbally) he be in a class with the only male 5th grade teacher at the school. Well, I received his assigned teacher for this year, and it is NOT the male teacher, but the one I so DON'T want him to have. I am mad, really really mad. I know the staff is at the school this week, and I could call to "remind" the counselor of our discussion last year. I dunno, I just feel it won't be received well .

Any suggestions, opinions??????????? My paranoia is getting the best of me.