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Subject: Saturday

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JeffF

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Date Posted: 11:26:47 10/16/02 Wed
In reply to: JeffF 's message, "That is the reason" on 09:31:57 10/16/02 Wed

We were able to use a small enclosed courtyard at the church to give the kids some fresh air(there are both retarded and autistic kids there) but we had to block off the entrance to the playground from the courtyard, since that is not enclosed. Kids who wanted to get to the swings or the jungle gym were terribly confused and would sometimes try and run in that direction. I am hoping by November 9th when the next Parents Day Out comes, he'll have been caught and we can get back to normal.
You are correct about routine and how much it means to these kids.

But, it's not just the retarded kids. The kids who are tutored on Tuesdays have the day off for a parent-teachers conference today and are not going to be allowed to do much outside of their houses. Tanesha, the twelve year old I tutor was unusually cranky last night and begged me if we could stop so she had something to do today. That's desperation when kids are begging to save homework to have something to do, since they can't play in their usual areas.

It is very hard for parents, teachers and others to find the right balance right now. You hate to let this guy disrupt people's lives, but safety has to come first.

Thanks for your post and your concern.

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