http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/448130/Can-you-make-a-request-for-for-your-chils-next-grade-teacher I would really like my son to be in Mrs. Viveios' class for 2nd. I think she is wonderful with the kids, and has alot of know ledge to share. GreatSchools en-us TeacherParent The answer to your good question varies from school to school and principal to principal. It does no harm to try - I prefer writing letters myself but the best ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/448130/Can-you-make-a-request-for-for-your-chils-next-grade-teacher?cpage=1#comment_448628 5100.448628 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:24:14 -0700 hockeymum At our elementary you do have an opportunity to request a teacher but there are no guarantees what so ever. To have your request granted you have to have legitimate ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/448130/Can-you-make-a-request-for-for-your-chils-next-grade-teacher?cpage=1#comment_448241 5100.448241 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:47:07 -0700 MagnetMom Hi pamiepoo119, and welcome to GreatSchools Parent Community.While I totally agree with your concern to be involved with your child's education, imagine what happens when 60 students' families ask for ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/448130/Can-you-make-a-request-for-for-your-chils-next-grade-teacher?cpage=1#comment_448199 5100.448199 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:43:03 -0700 healthy11 Hi. Greatschools is a nationwide website, not connected to any specific school. In most cases, parents can NOT request specific teachers by name, although parents may be able to influence ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/448130/Can-you-make-a-request-for-for-your-chils-next-grade-teacher?cpage=1#comment_448189 5100.448189 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:35:13 -0700 pamiepoo119 I think it is important to get involved with as many of the classes decision making progress. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/448130/Can-you-make-a-request-for-for-your-chils-next-grade-teacher?cpage=1#comment_448138 5100.448138 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:33:53 -0700