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ashleigh_60
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The VENT
05-19-2013, 04:22 AM
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We don't want your freaks in our room
Posted By
ashleigh_60
trying to think outside the box
Let me start off by saying that no child should ever feel unwanted in a classroom, and IEPs should never be ignored. I completely agree with the statements above.
But, I saw this from a different...
Board:
The VENT
03-26-2013, 03:27 PM
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13
"All teachers should take a 1,000 pay cut."
Posted By
ashleigh_60
Ha
I'd reply with, I wish it were just $1,000. I'm taking a $6,000 pay cut this year because of furlough days.
Board:
The VENT
03-09-2013, 05:55 AM
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23
How does your school handle negative lunch balances?
Posted By
ashleigh_60
lunch
This is such a difficult issue. I obviously don't want to see any child go hungry, but once again where is the accountability on parents? We're 70-80% free lunch, but every year we have a...
Board:
BusyBoard
03-06-2013, 02:50 PM
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6
We have a crazy parent in the office right now
Posted By
ashleigh_60
crazy
We had a parent go crazy on us earlier in the school year. My principal filed a restraining order on her, and the student eventually had to change schools.
Board:
The VENT
03-04-2013, 04:25 PM
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6
Is it really that hard to get a student into special ed?
Posted By
ashleigh_60
sped
This absolutely drives me insane!!! I haven't had a student quality in years, and I feel very confident that some of them did have learning disabilities and/or other special needs. I think that...
Board:
BusyBoard
03-03-2013, 05:41 AM
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18
:How long do you teach math?
Posted By
ashleigh_60
math
I spend 60 minutes a day on math, and I also have math practice for morning work and we work on math facts too. Next year, I plan to increase my time to 90 minutes a day, because I just don't feel...
Board:
Third Grade
02-28-2013, 05:11 PM
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2
Following directions
Posted By
ashleigh_60
directions
Are you describing my class? They cannot follow directions (written or oral) for anything! I had to give a standardized test today, and they did awful just because they couldn't follow the...
Board:
Third Grade
02-28-2013, 05:09 PM
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5
Grading - To Fail or Not to Fail
Posted By
ashleigh_60
grades
I just give them what they score. However depending on the situation, I may allow a student to redo an assignment if necessary.
Board:
Third Grade
02-17-2013, 07:16 AM
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6
Advantages/ Disadvantages of 3rd? Thinking about moving up.
Posted By
ashleigh_60
third
I also love third grade!
I think the age of the students is the biggest advantage to me. They are independent but don't have the same attitude as fourth and fifth graders. They still love you...
Board:
The VENT
02-10-2013, 09:03 AM
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28
What would you like to tellfirst time Kindy parents?For people who have taught K
Posted By
ashleigh_60
following
I'm following this post, because I've been wondering the same thing. I'll soon have my first child in school, and I really don't want to be one of [I]those[I] parents.
Board:
The VENT
01-12-2013, 09:40 AM
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25
Student calling me (the teacher) names online!
Posted By
ashleigh_60
social meida
I definitely wouldn't let this go. In this day and age, you just can't have things like that floating around online. First, I would be sure to document everything and have proof of the messages. I...
Board:
Third Grade
01-08-2013, 06:41 PM
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1
Long Division?!
Posted By
ashleigh_60
waiting
In the past, we've always had to teach 3-digit by 1-digit division with remainders. I don't feel that this is expected in the CCS, since it's within 100. I feel that with the CCS, I should expect...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
01-05-2013, 08:00 AM
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36
WWYD? Son and Reading
Posted By
ashleigh_60
another thought
Let me first say that I've never taught or given a DRA on any grade level below third, so I may be totally off for K-2 assessments.
As a teacher, it's very important for me to have me students...
Board:
Vent II
12-17-2012, 08:31 AM
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40
Lockdown practice
Posted By
ashleigh_60
lockdowns
I used to feel silly during tornado drills, but we were hit two years ago at school. I was thankful for all the drills then. My attitude totally changed about drills, because you just never know...
Board:
BusyBoard
12-16-2012, 06:08 PM
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15
Parents and the shooting
Posted By
ashleigh_60
wait
We just got an email from our superintendent that outlines how he wants things to be handled.
Board:
The VENT
12-16-2012, 04:23 PM
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9
Do you allow parents into your classroom in the morning?
Posted By
ashleigh_60
parents
We have parents all over the hallway, all the time. In a way it's nice, because I appreciate parent involvement and many of them are wonderful volunteers. It's also a pain, because there are also...
Board:
The VENT
12-15-2012, 07:16 AM
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14
Priorities
Posted By
ashleigh_60
safe
I've been thinking the same things today. Safety should absolutely be our school's number one priority, but I don't think it's possible to prevent every possible scenario. However, I know my...
Board:
BusyBoard
12-10-2012, 06:10 PM
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19
School holiday survey?
Posted By
ashleigh_60
Christmas Survey
Are you allowed to celebrate/recognize Christmas in your school/district? Yes, we really don't have any rules
This year do you have any children/families who do not celebrate?
How many? I've...
Board:
The VENT
12-01-2012, 01:15 AM
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9
Parent Excuses
Posted By
ashleigh_60
excuses
Last year, I had a mom tell me she couldn't talk with me, because she had a new puppy and was too busy. I thought she was joking, but she wasn't. The same mom refused to pick her son up when he was...
Board:
Third Grade
11-08-2012, 03:52 PM
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9
Point Taken Away for Skipped Problems
Posted By
ashleigh_60
great question
I'm so glad you asked this, because I've always wondered if I was being mean by marking skipped questions wrong. I also give students a few weeks to get into the groove, before I start marking...
Board:
BusyBoard
11-08-2012, 07:55 AM
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18
How would you feel about having a camera installed in your classroom?
Posted By
ashleigh_60
cameras
I'm torn on this one.
Pros-I would LOVE to be able to show parents what their perfect child does during the school day. It would be amazing documentation for behavior issues. I would also love...
Board:
BusyBoard
11-05-2012, 12:47 PM
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8
TPT Question
Posted By
ashleigh_60
tpt
I could be totally wrong, but I think I read somewhere that multiple license could be ordered after the original purchase. This way, if they like what you bought, they could still get the discounted...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
11-01-2012, 04:42 AM
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14
Piggyback on inviting kids to parties
Posted By
ashleigh_60
birthdays
As a parent, I'll send invitations through the mail. Not only does it make it easier, but I still remember how fun it was to get things like that in the mail as a child. As a teacher, I've had...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
10-26-2012, 02:04 PM
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5
Books about babies recommendations
Posted By
ashleigh_60
books
I enjoyed The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Baby Whisperer. My personal favorite was 12 Hours Sleep in 12 Weeks. I'm a person who needs a schedule and step-by-step directions, but I didn't...
Board:
BusyBoard
10-20-2012, 05:18 AM
Replies:
10
What happens to a student who
Posted By
ashleigh_60
ashamed
I'm so ashamed of my school with this topic, because at most the student would be suspended for a day. I really feel like our administration does not take threats like this seriously enough. I feel...
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