I totally shocked and saddened to hear of Ms. Bundy's passing. she indeed was a special lady who…Read More took my son under her wings in her 2nd grade class. She will sorely be missed. May she rest in peace.
Ms. Bundy was my third grade teacher at PHES during the 1987-88 school year. She was an inspiration…Read More to me and I grew up to become a third grade teacher myself. I was hired at PHES and actually got to teach in the room where I was a third grader years ago!!! As Ms. Bundy returned to our school this past year as a substitute and volunteer, she always told the kids that she taught me and that we had the same third grade classroom! It was a neat bond! I loved seeing her back in the halls of PHES this year and chatting with her. She was a wonderful person and will be missed dearly...
This place is awesome. Used it a lot when my kid was 2-3. If I had another, I'd not hesitate to take…Read More him here. Then again, I watched my kid like a hawk - and you know, actually played WITH him - while we were there. As a result, my kid never came close to being injured by another unruly kid.
Just saying.
My sister-in-law actually played with my nephew too Tim.
Unlike EVERY OTHER single parent that was…Read More there.
However, you can't tie your child to you. They came there to play. Bullies move very quick. When my nephew fell and was visibily scared, not a single parent except for one even noticed. Nobody from the library was in site. You are right that if parents were required to pay attention to their children then there would not be an opportunities for bullies because the parents of those bullies would be watching them also. When the group came from a religious school in Pikesville this is exactly what happened. All the parents stayed with their kids. All other parents, with little exception stayed in a waiting room talking amongst themselves paying little attention to their children. My nephew has been to all kinds of playgrounds and never been attacked by older kids before. Next time, if my nephew is attacked by an older child I will urge my brother to call the police and press charges against the parent. However, irreponsible Storyville need not worry -- won't be back there. Just wish our tax dollars weren't supporting this.
Let me put this in more practical terms.
1. My sister-in-law suggests that the bully seemed about 8…Read More years old and probably shouldn't have been left at Storyville to begin with. There is no ID system at Storyville for childs age.
2. The bully caused various kinds of mayhem. Knocking down things, shouting, etc. No one from the library is actually in Storyville so
there was no disciplinary action taken such as removing the child.
3. Parents should not view Storyville as a babysitter and not be allowed to congregate in the waiting area, leaving their children to play alone.
4. Items that could be used to cause serious injury should be removed from Storyville.
5. Cameras. If an 8 year old hits a 3 year old at Storyville where parents are suppose to be watching their children, I want proof for a court case.
Yes, it's a shame it can't just be a pleasant place to take your kids but it isn't. It is filled with unrully children and uninterested parents.
A child SHOULD NEVER leave a library with two bruises across his face EVER.
Principal, Parents Remember Beloved Perry Hall Teacher
Danitra Bundy passed away Monday, one year after retiring from Seven Oaks Elementary School.
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