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dutchgirl
Board:
The VENT
02-26-2021, 01:21 PM
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Lonely and Alone
Posted By
dutchgirl
Cassyree is right. Now that I'm almost the...
Cassyree is right. Now that I'm almost the oldest one on staff, I'm left out a lot. I'm sure it's not intentional; younger teachers think of me more as their mom's age than as a peer coworker. ...
Board:
The VENT
02-26-2021, 09:43 AM
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13
Daily reminders
Posted By
dutchgirl
You all are changing my mind - If there is an...
You all are changing my mind - If there is an easy app to use, I guess I'd use it too.
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-26-2021, 09:39 AM
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18
House
Posted By
dutchgirl
Good luck!
Good luck!
Board:
The VENT
02-24-2021, 10:52 AM
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13
Daily reminders
Posted By
dutchgirl
No, it's not reasonable. You sent a schedule,...
No, it's not reasonable. You sent a schedule, and it hasn't changed. Parents should either print it or write it down and be responsible. You should not have to hold their hands for them.
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-24-2021, 10:49 AM
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10
Whiny Lunch Vent
Posted By
dutchgirl
With the hybrid and back in-person, we all have...
With the hybrid and back in-person, we all have students eating lunch in our rooms. They say we'll get paid . . . I have absolutely no break from kids from 2nd hour through the end of the day. ...
Board:
BusyBoard
02-23-2021, 01:22 PM
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7
Read aloud suggestions
Posted By
dutchgirl
The BFG was my all time favorite read aloud. The...
The BFG was my all time favorite read aloud. The kids' laughter when we read about whiz-poppers was the best!
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-23-2021, 10:57 AM
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6
vaccination reaction 12 days later?
Posted By
dutchgirl
Thanks everyone. I drank a ton of water and took...
Thanks everyone. I drank a ton of water and took some ibuprofen. It is helping. Now I gotta pee . . . .!!
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-23-2021, 09:39 AM
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vaccination reaction 12 days later?
Posted By
dutchgirl
vaccination reaction 12 days later?
I had my 2nd vaccination two weeks ago, and had a fever, headache, fatigue, and felt like I'd got run over by a truck for a couple days. I was fine when I got up this morning, but now have a...
Board:
BusyBoard
02-21-2021, 01:24 PM
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10
How to challenge students on Zoom
Posted By
dutchgirl
This! Being bored often is making a choice not...
This! Being bored often is making a choice not to engage. Student attitude and choice - not my fault. My dad used to say "Only boring people say they are bored".
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-21-2021, 12:53 PM
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7
Pimple popper or poppee?
Posted By
dutchgirl
Yuck - no, just no!
Yuck - no, just no!
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-21-2021, 12:50 PM
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53
Chocolate chip cookie preference?
Posted By
dutchgirl
Chocolate chip cookies? Yes! Wait - I have to...
Chocolate chip cookies? Yes! Wait - I have to make a choice? Just YES!
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-21-2021, 12:48 PM
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14
Are my neighbors talking about me?
Posted By
dutchgirl
My white outdoor lights are up all year, and the...
My white outdoor lights are up all year, and the timer is still set. I like them. :) We had a neighbor who always had colored lights up all year. He would post on the neighborhood FB page telling...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-20-2021, 11:04 AM
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30
John Travolta Is Selling the $5M Home He Bought With Late Wife Kelly Preston — See In
Posted By
dutchgirl
The location looks beautiful, though the house...
The location looks beautiful, though the house would definitely be waaaayyy to big for me even if my kids and grandkids live with me. The light inside is good, but the decorating does NOT appeal to...
Board:
The VENT
02-19-2021, 12:09 PM
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7
best answer to intent to return?
Posted By
dutchgirl
Until you have a contract with a different...
Until you have a contract with a different position, you are intending to return. We have to give 30 days notice if we are leaving. Don't cut that job until you are sure! You can still give your...
Board:
Substitute Teachers
02-10-2021, 08:57 AM
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19
most teachers do not email back
Posted By
dutchgirl
I don't read anonymous emails. They go straight...
I don't read anonymous emails. They go straight to the trash or spam.
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-08-2021, 02:17 PM
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I was so, so wrong about yoga and now I'm paying the price
Posted By
dutchgirl
Oh no! Now I'm thinking of actually trying yoga....
Oh no! Now I'm thinking of actually trying yoga. I've lost soooo much muscle tone and gained extra fluff during this stupid covid! If Hifi can do it . . .
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-08-2021, 05:51 AM
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Halftime show- thoughts?
Posted By
dutchgirl
It was one time I couldn't wait for The Weeknd to...
It was one time I couldn't wait for The Weeknd to be over.
Board:
BusyBoard
02-06-2021, 05:00 AM
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8
I'm the worst teacher ever
Posted By
dutchgirl
Exactly! What's really annoying is when it's a...
Exactly! What's really annoying is when it's a staff member's kid and they pull him/her without consulting with you even once!
Your P is a jerk. Gromit is right.
Board:
The VENT
02-05-2021, 01:27 PM
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18
Parent E-mail
Posted By
dutchgirl
Nope, not ever giving out personal numbers! ...
Nope, not ever giving out personal numbers!
My district is now enabling a program where we can call on our computer and the caller ID will list the school phone number. Or you could use a google...
Board:
The VENT
02-05-2021, 11:51 AM
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8
Grades do not matter. Does learning matter?
Posted By
dutchgirl
It is really a difficult spot we're in. I'm...
It is really a difficult spot we're in. I'm tired of kids who won't try and admin who tell us to do whatever we can to help kids get passing grades.
Grades are supposed to be earned, not given...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-05-2021, 11:45 AM
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39
My dog crossed the Rainbow Bridge this am
Posted By
dutchgirl
I'm so sorry. Our pets truly become part of the...
I'm so sorry. Our pets truly become part of the family and leave a big empty hole in our hearts when they leave. <!--heartflower-->
Board:
BusyBoard
02-03-2021, 04:44 PM
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3
How do you take attendance in a hybrid class?
Posted By
dutchgirl
With everyone remote, I've been doing the one...
With everyone remote, I've been doing the one question "are you here' quiz. I was hoping to get away from it, but think I may have to stick with it. I just want something simple!
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
02-03-2021, 03:51 PM
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10
Responding to an apology
Posted By
dutchgirl
Never say. "It's ok." because it isn't! ...
Never say. "It's ok." because it isn't! Previous posters gave good options. For a first tie offender, I'd probably just say "thank you" and nothing more.
Board:
BusyBoard
02-03-2021, 02:45 PM
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3
How do you take attendance in a hybrid class?
Posted By
dutchgirl
How do you take attendance in a hybrid class?
We're finally starting next week with some in-person and the rest virtual. This is mid-school, so I have to take attendance every hour. It's been hard enough with everyone on Zoom, but I didn't...
Board:
The VENT
02-02-2021, 08:28 PM
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4
I made so many mistakes.
Posted By
dutchgirl
I see it more and more too! It feels like a...
I see it more and more too! It feels like a waste of time to write out clear directions, because so many don’t read them.
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