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teenytiny
Board:
The VENT
01-05-2021, 06:49 PM
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Facebook work drama
Posted By
teenytiny
Put ALL of them on restricted view, and don't say...
Put ALL of them on restricted view, and don't say anything to them about it. They won't even know you did it.
Don't go into politics (Covid or otherwise) with anyone you work with, either online...
Board:
The VENT
12-18-2020, 01:20 PM
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been poisoned???
Posted By
teenytiny
A contact like a contact lens for your eyes? No,...
A contact like a contact lens for your eyes? No, those would not be poisonous and would not hurt you if you had eaten one. I googled to check, and apparently dogs and babies have eaten them...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
10-28-2020, 04:15 PM
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Hope I'm doing the right thing
Posted By
teenytiny
I can answer this one. I have kids in college...
I can answer this one. I have kids in college right now, at multiple universities. The answer is "not usually". Most college classes also have limits on numbers, just like your high school does, so...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
10-28-2020, 11:52 AM
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Hope I'm doing the right thing
Posted By
teenytiny
The guidance counselor has already told you that...
The guidance counselor has already told you that they can't move her due to the numbers of students. That sounds reasonable.
I'll be honest- your reaction here sounds helicopter-ish. If this was...
Board:
The VENT
10-28-2020, 11:41 AM
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10
TA Taking over
Posted By
teenytiny
What is the TA supposed to be doing in your...
What is the TA supposed to be doing in your Google Meet during the lesson? It's unclear to me what their job/duties would be in that scenario.
I would suggest to have the TA work with a small...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
10-25-2020, 05:26 PM
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23
CO couple dies in fire
Posted By
teenytiny
Would I be able to do this?
Stay in a house with a fire approaching? Is this a real question?
I can't understand why ANYONE would do that, unless they have a suicide wish. Staying there will not prevent the fire from...
Board:
The VENT
10-25-2020, 12:07 PM
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11
Staff child
Posted By
teenytiny
Well, you said the child was sweet and...
Well, you said the child was sweet and respectful, but this behavior is neither of those. The child is being very disrespectful and rude to you. This is a teachable moment about the power of words...
Board:
The VENT
10-25-2020, 11:57 AM
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15
Annoyed is an understatement....
Posted By
teenytiny
I expect very little from subs. If they show up...
I expect very little from subs. If they show up on time, keep the kids safe and reasonably engaged for the day, then I'm all good. You are lucky to have a sub at all- we don't have them here.
I...
Board:
The VENT
10-25-2020, 11:46 AM
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5
It’s. Just. A. Job.
Posted By
teenytiny
You are right
I agree with everything you said 100%. I think there are some teachers who still don't get it. I appreciate when I see someone like you, who understands this job and the toll it takes.
I think you...
Board:
The VENT
09-23-2020, 11:45 AM
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4
Ummmm
Posted By
teenytiny
Materials must be available offline? Are you...
Materials must be available offline? Are you sending workbooks or packets home?
Board:
The VENT
09-22-2020, 01:49 PM
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8
Fallen from Grace
Posted By
teenytiny
I am teaching online, too, and I know the...
I am teaching online, too, and I know the struggles. Constant technical issues, and whenever even one kid unmutes to answer a question or tell me something, all their household noise (vacuums,...
Board:
The VENT
09-12-2020, 10:22 PM
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9
Worst Timing (long)
Posted By
teenytiny
Agree with others- email prof and ask for an...
Agree with others- email prof and ask for an extension. You will probably get it.
Board:
The VENT
09-10-2020, 09:52 PM
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9
Principal popping it so many times
Posted By
teenytiny
I am sorry. I am experiencing the same thing- my...
I am sorry. I am experiencing the same thing- my P pops in to my virtual (we are full time online) lessons on nearly a daily basis, and it's really causing me extreme stress.
You are lucky to get...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
08-28-2020, 05:38 PM
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55
Assuming you're not twelve, what is your thought on Kraft Mac and "cheese."
Posted By
teenytiny
I like it, and it's comfort food to me.
I like it, and it's comfort food to me.
Board:
The VENT
08-28-2020, 01:31 PM
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14
Respond to Emails!!!
Posted By
teenytiny
Is it just this one email, or is this a pattern...
Is it just this one email, or is this a pattern and has happened repeatedly?
If it's just this one, I'm guessing that something may have happened- maybe the email got accidentally deleted when...
Board:
The VENT
08-28-2020, 01:24 PM
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5
Remote learning is turning into some weird area between remote and hybrid
Posted By
teenytiny
You're right- if the conditions are not good...
You're right- if the conditions are not good enough to have in-person school, then they shouldn't be having groups of kids on buses and groups roaming the hallways.
I would be very unhappy about...
Board:
The VENT
08-10-2020, 11:13 AM
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The 'Union' - very long
Posted By
teenytiny
This is reason for anyone to join the union....
This is reason for anyone to join the union. Administrators know who is and who isn't a member of the union (union dues are normally deducted from paychecks, so the district knows), and if you aren't...
Board:
The VENT
08-09-2020, 03:01 PM
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15
Does this really sound safe?
Posted By
teenytiny
Depends. Sounds safe IF: Rates are low in...
Depends. Sounds safe IF:
Rates are low in your area
You have enough space in your classroom to have 6 feet between every kid and yourself
Everyone is required to wear a mask
Your room has...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
08-02-2020, 02:47 PM
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11
Help! Need PARTIAL face shield
Posted By
teenytiny
Even people with respiratory conditions like...
Even people with respiratory conditions like COPD, asthma, and lung disease, can safely wear a mask. There is no reason for you to refuse to wear one. A "partial face shield" will not protect you or...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
08-01-2020, 09:36 PM
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12
Children can catch and spread Coronavirus
Posted By
teenytiny
I really, really hate this attitude. I feel like...
I really, really hate this attitude. I feel like it's just a lazy way to justify not taking real precautions with avoiding getting it. Like "Oh well, let's just get on with life, open up the schools,...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
08-01-2020, 02:24 PM
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12
Children can catch and spread Coronavirus
Posted By
teenytiny
Did you even read the article? "Hundreds of...
Did you even read the article? "Hundreds of children contracted the coronavirus at a summer camp in the US state of Georgia last month, health authorities said Friday, adding to a growing body of...
Board:
The VENT
07-26-2020, 05:52 PM
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17
Family disrespect
Posted By
teenytiny
You describe it as a comedy video. I think it's...
You describe it as a comedy video. I think it's likely he genuinely thought it was funny, and was trying to be cheeky by sending it. Like the kind of "teasing" that siblings sometimes do with each...
Board:
The VENT
07-24-2020, 05:00 PM
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6
Back to school Issues
Posted By
teenytiny
Yeah, I had the same thing happen to me at a...
Yeah, I had the same thing happen to me at a doctor's office. I had been sitting in the car waiting to go in for my appointment, and by the time I got in to the office, it was registering my temp...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
07-21-2020, 09:50 PM
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27
So now I’m paranoid . . .
Posted By
teenytiny
No, actually. I don't think you're being...
No, actually. I don't think you're being paranoid.
Yes, your symptoms match those of Coronavirus. Yes, you could have Coronavirus. Yes, you definitely need to be tested for it. Not paranoia, just...
Board:
The VENT
07-18-2020, 11:07 AM
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6
Feeling Whiny
Posted By
teenytiny
That sounds insane. What are others at your...
That sounds insane. What are others at your school saying? It sounds like this is not a reasonable amount of work or reasonable expectations. Is your union involved? It sounds like such a change to...
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