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New teacher... HELP!

by Natalie

Jun 6, 2018

Hi, I am a new teacher applying for my first job. I graduated with a major in Elementary Ed, a minor in Reading, and an endorsement in early childhood. all of my experience is with k, 1st, and 2nd grade. I have applied a few places but was offered a position in 8th grade writing. Am I truly qualified to teach 8th grade students? will the constant r...See More

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Elaine/ret/IN I taught middle school language arts for 35+ years, and I loved it. But, it was my area of training. The pros: middle school kids are fun, they work much more independently, you can never be bored in a middle school classroom and they will write truly wonderful work (and sometimes terribly awful). The con's:that sounds like a lot of grading, middle...See More

Jun 8, 2018

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EXERCISE ROLL CALL - Thursday

by Bev-MI

Jun 7, 2018

Happy to see two are still reporting. I have been so tied up with taking care of DM. she is doing better since hospital stay. Just finished up with three weeks of visiting home nurse and phy. therapist. I am getting home more often with dn staying some of the week. I have kept up my pt visits and using the machines as well as walking. Today's steps...See More

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men52 Bev, what a nice surprise to find your post! I guess we are at the times in our lives that taking care of parents is our calling. I understand fully your time restraints. We are the ones left fo be the aging parents; so our focus is on the opposite age group raising grandchildren. After experiencing both I definitely prefer the youngster care. I am...See MoreBev, what a nice surprise to find your post! I guess we are at the times in our lives that taking care of parents is our calling. I understand fully your time restraints. We are the ones left fo be the aging parents; so our focus is on the opposite age group raising grandchildren. After experiencing both I definitely prefer the youngster care. I am not nearly as tied down with three active grands then taking care of one sick elderly parent. It looks like you have a good support system developing.

Our battery operated smoke alarm started beeping like it does when the batteries get low.. a very early alarm clock which translates into an early start today. I kept hearing this unusual sound outside the open window before I realized it was an owl! So my day is off!

With these 90+ degree temps come the severe thunderstorms in the evening. Too hot to ride in the day and too stormy in the evening so won't be cycling today again. The youngest is taking off in swimming lessons so now poor me has to take her to the pool to practice budding skills. This one has all the right characteristics for being a very good athlete so I am trying to give her as many opportunities as possible to explore different sports now before she has to decide on her focus.

Next week is busy with the teen as the team meets to put in a plan on high school placement in the fall. She is part of the meeting and her mindset is not realistic. Not looking forward to that discussion. Next day we travel to the children's hospital after a six month wait for her turn for an assessment of what really is going on with her(beyond just being a teenager) Since we took her out of the school where there were too many social problems, all that stress and mental anguish went away. Now we can see more clearly the things that are not right because the school environment is not complicating the situation. Throw in day camp, swim lessons, crochet lesson, etc I am not sure how much cycling I will fit in. It depends on the weather. I will prevail!

Husband is taking care of the garage sale so if the predicted storms hold off, I am cycling with the training group. Next week we leave the safe bike trails and start on the county roads. This also means longer distances at a higher speed. I am ready!

Keep movin!

Jun 8, 2018

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Elaine/ret/IN Bev, how fortunate for your DM that you are available and able to provide so much care for her. Thank goodness for your DN to help you out. I'm so glad you are able to prioritize your exercise. You keep plugging away.

Men, what a full life you lead, and how fortunate your grands are to have you two in their lives. Does your DH enjoy the so...See More

Jun 8, 2018

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Apple Seed for Friday, 08 June 2018

by Barb S. hs/ret

Jun 8, 2018

Now every field is clothed with grass, and every tree with leaves; now the woods put forth their blossoms.

~ Virgil

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EXERCISE ROLL CALL - Tuesday

by Elaine/ret/IN

Jun 5, 2018

Men, your bike riding is really cool--a whole new peer group! I'm thinking that maybe everyone forgets their helmet early in each bike riding season. That sunscreen issue is indeed a serious one.

We were on the road for 9 days: first to Pittsburgh to visit sister and adorable 4 grands (1-year-old twins stole my heart, though they never war...See More

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men52 Hi, Elaine, glad to see you back! It's been lonely posting by myself for so long. Sounds like you were able to have a lot of grand time! Twins! Double the fun!

Lead my cycle group Monday morning. It was gorgeous with a light breeze and sun. I probably won't ride again until the weekend. We have a garage sale on Saturday, 8 year old has swi...See More

Jun 6, 2018

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SLP DODEA opening

by SLPnyc

Jun 5, 2018

Has any SLP got any word from recent job listing ? It's been 2 months and I am "qualified" yes call or email.

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IbeforeE I know Europe is out of question but put in on list anyway. Besides that I put Japan and okinawa. Guessing I should put more??? Of you don't mind me asking where are going and congrats!

Jun 6, 2018

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