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MissESL
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-24-2021, 05:45 PM
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I almost feel "normal"
Posted By
MissESL
Normal
It was 50* here yesterday and I opened everything up wide, then wrapped myself in a blanket on the side porch. It is AMAZING what fresh air and sunshine can do for the spirit! <!--heart_red_3D-->
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-24-2021, 08:44 AM
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Handheld carpet cleaner?
Posted By
MissESL
Carpet Cleaner
I have the Bissell Little Green Proheat Portable Deep Cleaner.
I don’t think it really heats up, but I still love it. We did the entire loveseat last weekend after the cat was sick. No one knew...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-23-2021, 05:43 PM
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Taco meat in the crockpot?
Posted By
MissESL
Taco Meat
I don’t think you’re supposed to put raw ground meat in the crockpot. However, many people do it on the stove then transfer it to the crockpot to heat up the next day. Great approach for potlucks!
Board:
The VENT
02-23-2021, 04:34 AM
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Cheating students
Posted By
MissESL
Cheating
The truth is: cheating is no more “okay” during a pandemic than it is during “normal” times.
In our high school, a failed semester = retaking the semester. To avoid that complicated situation,...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-19-2021, 09:06 AM
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15
If you got the second vaccine...
Posted By
MissESL
Vaccine
The nurse at our vaccine clinic told each person that most side effects hit between 6 & 12 hours post shot. She also said to try to avoid painkillers unless you really felt you couldn’t handle the...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-19-2021, 07:27 AM
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5
Vaccine
Posted By
MissESL
Vaccine
Our health department set up a closed pod for school district employees in our county. I couldn’t believe the relief I felt getting the shots.
I had my second dose Tuesday and I have not had any...
Board:
Special Education
02-18-2021, 07:20 PM
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2
Student participation in IEP meeting
Posted By
MissESL
Iep
Well, we involve our 6th graders, because they are going to a new building for middle school. Usually they have him/her wait out in the hall until it is time to talk about goals and the upcoming...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-18-2021, 08:27 AM
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What temperature do you keep your thermostat set at in winter?
Posted By
MissESL
Temp
Mine fire from 66-70 from November to April here in the Midwest. It depends on how cold it is and how strong the wind is! For some reason, the prebiotic owners put in a geothermal heat pump system,...
Board:
The VENT
02-17-2021, 07:56 PM
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No attendance policy
Posted By
MissESL
Attendance
We were told to take it, but I stopped because admin were changing attendance, because parents don’t like the automated phone call.
No one has said a word since I stopped doing it. I didn’t see the...
Board:
Substitute Teachers
02-14-2021, 12:36 AM
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19
most teachers do not email back
Posted By
MissESL
Anonymous Email.
Flat no. I’m responsible for my children and an anonymous email from a stranger requesting detailed information would be a gigantic red flag. You would be blocked/marked as spam, and I would report...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-12-2021, 06:37 AM
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older uncle no desire to live
Posted By
MissESL
Older Person
It is hard for some people - probably all, just some mask it better - to get older.
-Have someone check in each day.
-Visit 1-2 times a week.
-Help find ways to get him doing those things that...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-12-2021, 05:52 AM
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32
Your pet....
Posted By
MissESL
Haha
Red heard the smoke alarm go off and he ran and hid in the back corner of the playground. No one could find him until lunchtime, when his empty stomach lured him back in.
(When the smoke alarm beeps...
Board:
The VENT
02-11-2021, 09:08 AM
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23
Hello from Persephone
Posted By
MissESL
Wow!
That is great! My mom got those shots before her knee replacement surgery and they were so helpful. They also last several months!
My friend had been diagnosed with Graves’ disease, and she was...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-11-2021, 09:05 AM
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19
Walking in Inclement Weather
Posted By
MissESL
Walk
I go for laps in my house. <!--giggle--> It is a straight shot from the front door to the back bedroom so I do laps of the straight line often. If my driveway is not icy, I will walk laps of that,...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-10-2021, 05:46 AM
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Could it be covid? And what if?
Posted By
MissESL
Sick
I read somewhere that after the first shot you have about 50% immunity. 2-ish weeks after the second, it is boosted up to around 95%, sending on which manufacturer your vaccine was from.
So it’s...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-09-2021, 06:06 PM
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Weather Thursday
Posted By
MissESL
There is always an optimist! Ooorrr, we are all...
There is always an optimist!
Ooorrr, we are all getting so used to insane cold that it really will just feel “chilly.” <!--giggle-->
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-07-2021, 02:02 AM
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6
Home Improvement
Posted By
MissESL
House
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback! :)
Now to just gird myself up for the $$$$$$$!
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-06-2021, 07:19 PM
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6
Home Improvement
Posted By
MissESL
Home Improvement
Siding or windows first?
The windows are older, in good condition, but drafty. The siding is also okay, but older, no longer gets totally clean, and has some damage around the bottom. I eventually...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-06-2021, 07:05 AM
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13
My Mom's house is on the market
Posted By
MissESL
Sell
Bury St. Joe and it will go!
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-06-2021, 06:59 AM
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Vitamin D and Magnesium
Posted By
MissESL
Vitamin D
I have a consistent deficiency due to my transplant meds - I cannot spend much time in the Sun. My doctor tried to give me the 50,000 IU/month but it caused a ton of digestive issues. It’s a...
Board:
Substitute Teachers
02-05-2021, 02:13 PM
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4
sub teaching duties
Posted By
MissESL
Virtual
These days, yes. If the teacher is able to teach from home, they will. If not, they’ll record/post lessons in anticipation of the absence. As long as kids are safely supervised in class, the sun is...
Board:
The VENT
02-05-2021, 05:35 AM
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6
Traima
Posted By
MissESL
Energy
She seems to need some sort of outlet for that negative energy. When I taught second, the counselor (or assigned check in person) would come and take a student for a walk around the building to help...
Board:
The VENT
02-05-2021, 05:27 AM
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8
Grades do not matter. Does learning matter?
Posted By
MissESL
Grades
This is not the first post on this topic. So many of us share the same frustration about this situation, and we are working SO hard to make this mode of learning work. But when all stakeholders are...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-03-2021, 04:39 PM
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6
Speech question
Posted By
MissESL
R
Developmentally appropriate around 3rd grade, I believe.
I have no real advice, but this reminds me that my mother was us that my uncle could no do his R’s. The speech therapist - in the 60’s - had...
Board:
The VENT
02-03-2021, 04:35 PM
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6
After two months, no writing
Posted By
MissESL
Writing!
Yes! I teach ELA, so there hasn’t been a ton of LONG writing, but even paragraphs where we do the graphic organizer or outline together, even if I help them find supports, etc....
Most of my kids...
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