don't put up with bullying, that's what this is. if you can't get the school to listen, go farther with it. you're his mom it's your responsibility to protect him in and out of school.

I am glad all worked out and you followed up on this until action took place. I have never believed in blowing off bullying as we all know the columbine story with those 2 young men bulllied there entire life.
It is our responsibility as a parent to protect our children. The problem that comes in now a days are that alot of the children that initiate the bullying have no guideance @ home and it is so difficult for the teachers to deal with them, so they rather bug the parents to death that are involved with there child to have you continuously speak to yours, and that is not the way. I had this happen to me once as
well with my son who was 7 at the time being bullied and I demanded conference with the parents and it finally happend. Come to find out I grew up with the other boys father and him and I talked as reasonable adults, he gave me his wife and his cell phone#s and it never happend again. His parents nipped his bullying in the bud and him and my son never had any other problems. We need parents to really raise their children again.

Thank you so much Healthy11 for keeping an eye on my post. I greatly appreciate your advice and will do accordingly. I have a website that I posted the whole incident there for my family and friends to know. They have shared their insights as well. And all of you have common advices and reactions. I felt so much better at least I know that we are not over-reacting to the situation. BTW, I failed to mention that they will have the child on probationary measures such as no soccer ball till he proves he's capable of playing nicely and sharing. They will also speak with his parents and let them know what happen.

FYI, a teacher who was present on the meeting, stated that before the incident happen, he saw my son has the soccerball and invited the involved child to play with him nicely. She thought things are going on smoothly and turned her back. She was guessing this happened right after she turned her back, and was self-apologetic she didn't watch longer. But I've done the letter for the principal. I definitely would want this incident documented in my son's record so they'd be more cautious next time. A wonderful thank you again!!!

BTW, I always stress to my son how names are important. Several incidents have happened to him and we don't know who to complain simply because he doesn't know the child's name. So I told him never play with someone til he gets the child's name. If he won't give you his name, don't play with him...that signals trouble. I told him to pull any adult/teacher towards the child had he not known his name, and make sure the culprit was seen and identified by the teacher/adult. That's the only time he'll feel safe and secured coz I can do the next step for him.

I would imagine your son can tell you the name of the other child involved, but I'm surprised the school won't share what their disciplinary steps will be. (Even if it's saying "the other child and his parents have been given a warning that any future incidents may result in his suspension" or "he will not be allowed to participate in outdoor recess for this coming week" or whatever...) If you haven't already done this, and don't have a written copy of the incident report of your own, then at least make sure there's a documentation record of your meeting...
"Dear (Principal), I appreciate your taking the time, along with (Kindergarten Teachers), to meet with me today in regards to the incident that occurred last (date.) As I mentioned, my kindergarten son (name) was (physically dragged on the playground by John Doe.) You indicated that you will take appropriate disciplinary action, as well as steps to ensure better supervision, so that this does not happen again, to my son or anyone else. The safety of our children is most important. Thank you, (your name)"

Today I was able to meet up with 2 kindergartner teachers and the principal. The principal made time for it..finally!! The teachers assured me that a disciplinary action will be done for the other party. Due to privacy act, they said they can't divulge name, and kind of actions for the safety of both parties involved. I respect that and I hope they'll watch out for possible future occurences. They advised me to tell my son to tell adults about any bullying, or hurting in any kind to help stop this craze in school. I taught my son to shout HELP whenever this is happening to catch attention. Told him not to feel embarrassed by that coz it can save his life. Told him that bullies are BAD people that can haunt them for life if he'll keep things to himself. I was asked to volunteer any of my free time in his classroom, so I can help watch what's happening and work with him as well. I think it's a brilliant idea and so I'm making time for my son's welfare. BTW, I joined the group you suggested. Thanks!!

What does your parent's handbook say in regards to physical contact between children? Often, there is some kind of disciplinary form, or at least an incident report that should have been completed. Since this past week's situation with your son did involve physical contact, you need to write a letter to the principal, as unemotionally as you can, outlining the facts of who was involved (and if other people witnessed it)/what/when/where it happened, and note that the teacher doesn't seem to respond when your son approaches her. If you recall the specifics of the previous time he got the bump on his head, you could mention that as well. It seems to me as if additional supervision may be needed on the playground, or else this teacher isn't watching what's happening as closely as she should.
You might also want to join Greatschools Bullying Prevention Group at community.greatschools.net/groups/11560

FYI, this was not the first time to happen. There are a lot of incidents happening around him that we feel he's being picked on. He even told us that if he tells teacher, she's not doing anything. One time he hit back in defense, he was reprimanded for that, and the other was not. One time he got a huge bump in his forehead, and was not even taken cared of, when he actually came running to his teacher crying and telling her he got hurt. Sigh..sigh..sigh!!! This afternoon when I fetched him from school, he told me this: "Mommy, why are you always with sissy?" I answered because she was still so little and nobody will watch over her at home. He quickly added, "but I love you, and I want you to be with me too. I need you in school." I was strucked by that. That gave me a strong feeling that he felt he's not safe and secure in school even when there are teachers around. This gave my gut feeling a strong stand that my son is being picked on in school. Please pour out some great advices. Should I let the school district know as well and the school police? Should I be present when they speak with the other child's parents? I'm confused and worried sick.