http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it It was so obvious on his collar bones and shoulder, so my husband took some pictures for his puncture wound on his neck and scratched on collarbones to shoulder. I called his school and we are going to meet with school director, but it seems his teacher has denied what my son claimed. I just would like to hear advice from everyone. This is first year for his Pre-K and I would like him to be in happy and fun classroom with teachers... I don't know what to do this "she says" "he says" situation. GreatSchools en-us pingufamily I learned a lot about this issue and I realized how important to have a camera in classroom. I didn't think much of it till I face this case. I ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it?cpage=1#comment_283828 5100.283828 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:13:27 -0800 tobbyandlui Yes, I would like to know as well where can we direct this to? It will be great to have them in elementary, middle and high schools rooms. Thanks you ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it?cpage=1#comment_282808 5100.282808 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:52:48 -0800 laura1967 some high schools, do have them in the hallways...and outside to the parking lot to "protect car damage". SO WHY, NOT the class rooms....Does anyone, know--who I or we as, ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it?cpage=1#comment_282791 5100.282791 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:41:19 -0800 tobbyandlui Also they have live cameras on daycares rooms, why not at schools for the safety of our kids. They only have them out but not in every classroom. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it?cpage=1#comment_282783 5100.282783 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:35:19 -0800 laura1967 cameras are a very "good idea"--they have them on the buses... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it?cpage=1#comment_282779 5100.282779 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:28:51 -0800 tobbyandlui I am glad everything went fine for you. My daughter had a similar situation when she was in kindergarten, but as soon as my daughter told me about it, I ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it?cpage=2#comment_282748 5100.282748 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:32:12 -0800 MSMomm This is wonderful news!!! Now your son can go to school knowing he'll be safe and he can concentrate on his learning. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it?cpage=2#comment_282698 5100.282698 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:48:59 -0800 laura1967 YEA!!!!! GREAT!!!! I AM PROUD!!!!! hope you stay, with us..... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it?cpage=2#comment_282490 5100.282490 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:34:42 -0800 pingufamily I just can't thank you enough all of you to help me get through this difficult situation. His school dismissed the teacher as of today, they put a new teacher ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it?cpage=2#comment_282485 5100.282485 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:27:51 -0800 LandMmom You might also contact your locality's version of Child Protective Services. My family went through a similar experience here in Virginia last year, and once CPS was notified, they were ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it?cpage=2#comment_281977 5100.281977 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:59:58 -0800 trooper laura1967 - you are so right - this should never happen! That is why it is up to all of us to always be watching and to always be willing ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it?cpage=3#comment_281848 5100.281848 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:56:45 -0800 laura1967 I TOO, AM "VERY PROUD OF YOU!!!"" AT the same, "ALL OF THIS MAKES ME "VERY ANGRY!!!"....There is NO EXCUSE FOR THIS HAPPENING!! I hope this "PERSON" gets "FIRED!!"....please keep ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it?cpage=3#comment_281835 5100.281835 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:38:45 -0800 trooper I am so proud of you for following through. This will not only benefit your child - but others who could be in harms way. You did the right thing!!!! http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it?cpage=3#comment_281748 5100.281748 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:04:24 -0800 pingufamily Thank you for everyone for helping me to gather my thoughts...as far as my son's injury is scratched thru his entire left shoulder from his neck thru his collaboones to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it?cpage=3#comment_281699 5100.281699 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:22:12 -0800 laura1967 YES, i agree...i wrote early, but we are having some kind of computer problem, just "MAKE SURE", EVERYTHING" , is in writting, or on "TAPE", because children, do forget....PLEASE KEEP ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it?cpage=3#comment_281624 5100.281624 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:28:31 -0800 BahamaMamaof2 I am sorry that your son and yourself are going through this. It is terrible to even have to question if someone hurt your child. No matter who hurt your ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it?cpage=4#comment_281606 5100.281606 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:47:27 -0800 MSMomm The school has surveillance cameras; hopefully this incident was caught on tape.I would suggest you tell the director you want to view the tape, as well. They may tell you ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it?cpage=4#comment_281373 5100.281373 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:07:26 -0800 pingufamily Hi, we talked with a director from school today and we told her to investigate in detail about this issue. She says that she will check out surveillance camera in ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it?cpage=4#comment_281355 5100.281355 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:45:30 -0800 laura1967 PLEASE KEEP US UP-DATED...Hope all is okay, today.... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it?cpage=4#comment_281094 5100.281094 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:17:27 -0800 trooper Always air on the side of caution. First, you must insure the safety of your child. You need to report the incident to the director ( or principal). You need ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it?cpage=4#comment_281054 5100.281054 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:34:24 -0800 laura1967 Do you think it is "serious" enough for him to get it "DOCUMENTED" by a DOCTOR, if so i would take him to the --emerency room---tonight, so there is a ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it?cpage=5#comment_280977 5100.280977 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:39:41 -0800 healthy11 I'm sorry that this has happened to your son, and I hope he's okay. Does the finger span seem big, like that of an adult, or a child? I can't ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/280937/My-5-yeard-old-came-home-with-fingernails-scratch-he-claims-his-teacher-has-done-it?cpage=5#comment_280947 5100.280947 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:52:52 -0800