I would honestly take legal action so she learns that her child acting up like that is no joking matter. Laptops and textbooks are both expensive and although notes have no monetary value they're still very important for most classes. I'm sorry this happened to you OP.

kick her ass

Beat their ass for ruining your property

I'd be pissed about everything that was on your computer that is now gone. Hope you have cloud backup.

hopefully he had a backup. for those who worry about losing a computer save anything important to Google drive, office 365, or a external hard drive that stays safe at home (fireproof safe anyone?) also Microsoft office programs with 365 backup is free with a .edu email btw

I'd be throwing his favourite toy in the pool, attached to a brick. Just an idea OP.

give her a rko out of no where

Punch her? Wtf

Throw all the kids stuff in the pool

Literally crying for you