Originally posted by <abc's>:
Sounds more like the only person who should have a conceern with the perceptions of others, is the principal. Not something for outside parents to get involved in.

The perception of the Principal (and goings on in his/her office- visible to others) is directly related to the Perception of the school... if it quacks like a duck... if it walks like a duck... is it a DOG??

But I agree- why is the teacher asking? Maybe it is a MYOB... but If you know this person (the girl friday?) i agree with CC you need to let her know people are asking... 'What's going in the Principals office??'

I disagree only to the extent that any true and very close friend should speak to her. I would never randomly get involved in other's lives and decisions. But if I had a very good friend being disparaged by the court of public opinion I would feel an obligation to discuss it with her and to publicly defend her should I hear these comments directly.

Overall, in these types of situations, my advice to the casual observers would be MYOB! But I would expect my dearest friends to talk to me about such things as I would also talk to them.

Sounds more like the only person who should have a conceern with the perceptions of others, is the principal. Not something for outside parents to get involved in.

I agree with all of the above, it's not a PTO issue.
I also agree that if you know this lady well (or someone in the PTO does) you might pull her aside and let her know what's going on. This could be someone who's just helping and being a tad visable about it.

Yeah -- don't see how this is (nor should be) a PTO issue.

Tim

Why not say to the teahcer, 'go ask the prinicpal'.
I would not even comment or give my opinion on the matter to anyone, least of all the parent.

People have free choice, and if the principal allows someone to help out in the office, thats his/her prerogative to do so.