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apple annie
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06-30-2022, 05:35 PM
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Texas school district bans hoodies and dresses as part of 'Back for the Future' dress
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apple annie
Talk about micro-management! Seems to me there...
Talk about micro-management! Seems to me there are much bugger fish to fry than monitoring what every kid wears to school. I predict this policy will quickly get old and fade into the sunset.
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Teachers' Lounge
06-30-2022, 05:22 PM
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What do you think of this new California law?
Posted By
apple annie
In my district, it has been discussed, but so...
In my district, it has been discussed, but so many parents depend on older kids for after school care for their elementary siblings that they need to get HS and MS kids out first. Also the bus...
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The VENT
06-30-2022, 07:10 AM
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Nickel & Dimed
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apple annie
At my previous the sunshine fund was very...
At my previous the sunshine fund was very specific. It’s $20 per year and it’s voluntary. The school sends a card for wedding, new baby, or death in immediate family (spouse, parent, child). ...
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Teachers' Lounge
06-17-2022, 08:47 PM
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Podcast recommendations......
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apple annie
Stuff You Should Know The Daily Teacher...
Stuff You Should Know
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Murdaugh Murders
Board:
The VENT
06-16-2022, 07:16 PM
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Safety issues. . .how many?
Posted By
apple annie
I would love to encourage parents to band...
I would love to encourage parents to band together and opt their kids out of all standardized testing until every school is equipped with a state of the art security system and trained SRO's. The...
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The VENT
05-27-2022, 08:49 PM
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End of my worst year ever
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apple annie
Last night I went down a YouTube rabbit hole,...
Last night I went down a YouTube rabbit hole, looking at videos all titled “Why I Quit Teaching.” There are dozens of them. All describing the behaviors you mentioned, plus parents who encourage...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
05-26-2022, 06:54 PM
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Seriously what do you think
Posted By
apple annie
Nope, not a chance.
Nope, not a chance.
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
05-26-2022, 01:28 PM
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Last day
Posted By
apple annie
Last day
Today was our last day.
The thing we always say to each other when the school year is over is, "We made it!" Every time I heard someone say that today, I couldn't help thinking of 29 kids, 2...
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Teachers' Lounge
05-26-2022, 01:08 PM
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Question about Uvalde tragedy
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apple annie
In my last school I was in a temp building for...
In my last school I was in a temp building for three years. It had two flimsy doors - think trailer park. And it was a pretty good walk to the main building. I often wondered if we were sitting...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
05-24-2022, 10:02 PM
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Long chapters or short?
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apple annie
I love books with short chapters. Fools me into...
I love books with short chapters. Fools me into thinking I'm making good progress. Never mind that the book has eight million chapters! Haha
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
05-23-2022, 09:25 PM
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Senior Prank Gone Bad- Grads not allowed to walk across stage
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apple annie
I think the district can and should disallow them...
I think the district can and should disallow them from walking. A very SMALL punishment in my opinion. I don't think there's anything that says that schools hve to hold graduations or allow...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
05-23-2022, 09:03 PM
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Cash
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apple annie
I almost never have cash in my purse. I used to...
I almost never have cash in my purse. I used to always have cash when I waited tables.
However, I keep about $15 0r $20 in ones and fives in an envelope in my glove compartment.
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
05-23-2022, 08:59 PM
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If you need me I’ll be reading
Posted By
apple annie
BUt WHAT are you reading? Any reccommendations?
BUt WHAT are you reading? Any reccommendations?
Board:
The VENT
05-21-2022, 08:25 AM
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Kids say the darndest things...
Posted By
apple annie
Kids say the darndest things...
The other day I wore sandals to school.
One of my fifth graders pipes up with,"Your bunion is getting worse."
I was like WTH??
How long have you been watching my feet, weirdo? LOLLOLLOL
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
05-20-2022, 05:51 PM
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It's snowing
Posted By
apple annie
eliza, I'm in CO, too. Had our end of year picnic...
eliza, I'm in CO, too. Had our end of year picnic planned for today. Needless to say, it didn't happen. Maybe Monday...
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BusyBoard
05-08-2022, 11:45 PM
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Cleaning out a classroom
Posted By
apple annie
Congrats on your move! If I was the...
Congrats on your move!
If I was the incoming teacher, I would assume anything you left behind was now mine. Most of my classroom library and all of my math manipulatives have other teachers'...
Board:
The VENT
05-06-2022, 04:15 PM
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Teacher "Appreciation"
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apple annie
This is the first time ever that I have not...
This is the first time ever that I have not gotten one thing from a parent for Teacher Appreciation Week. The PTA had a lunch for us on Wednesday, and breakfast Thursday. Nothing on Monday or...
Board:
The VENT
05-05-2022, 07:30 PM
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tough day
Posted By
apple annie
My response would be to kindly ask which families...
My response would be to kindly ask which families are feeling that way so I can personally call and reassure them. I guarantee you she won't give you any names. Because she doesnt have any.
I...
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BusyBoard
05-04-2022, 03:54 PM
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Into Reading
Posted By
apple annie
Using it in fifth grade. Not crazy about it. ...
Using it in fifth grade. Not crazy about it. There's not enough practice with specific skills. And when you teach the skills, it jumps all over the place. They say, "Don"t worry it's a spiral...
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The VENT
04-21-2022, 06:41 PM
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Sarcasm is how I cope
Posted By
apple annie
Haha! I always tell my two sons that sarcasm is...
Haha! I always tell my two sons that sarcasm is their love language.
Board:
The VENT
04-16-2022, 11:18 PM
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People Who Want a Big Scene
Posted By
apple annie
You want to take your kid out of this school? ...
You want to take your kid out of this school? Watch how fast I can pack his backpack!
What makes people think that the prospect of an obnoxious overly demanding student/parent/client/customer...
Board:
The VENT
04-16-2022, 11:10 PM
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The Parent Playbook
Posted By
apple annie
Regarding your #1: I can't stand the "apology"...
Regarding your #1: I can't stand the "apology" thats ends with "My bad." This is not an apology.
Board:
The VENT
04-12-2022, 07:18 PM
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Subbing help
Posted By
apple annie
Agree with Southern fried. If it's dress code,...
Agree with Southern fried. If it's dress code, YouTube, sleeping in class, not doing work, I'd just let it go and leave a note for the teacher if you think she/he needs to know. Save your calls to...
Board:
The VENT
04-09-2022, 08:49 AM
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More fun with PD *eyeroll*
Posted By
apple annie
As if there is only one "high needs" student per...
As if there is only one "high needs" student per class. And I can count on the other 24 kids to sit quietly and work diligently without needing anything from the teacher.
And I guess he wants...
Board:
The VENT
04-08-2022, 05:50 PM
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More fun with PD *eyeroll*
Posted By
apple annie
My first question would be... What's the...
My first question would be...
What's the parents' role in all this?
And then a bunch more questions after that.
The constant guilt tripping on teachers gets old.
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