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Branson weather?

by ron/nj

Feb 28, 2017

We're thinking of Branson for a summer vacation. Looks like alot of fun stuff there to do. Is there a rainy season? thanks

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KY Retired Librarian I went on a bus tour to Branson last year in late May. We were there almost a week and I do remember it raining (hard) a couple of times, but it wasn't an all day thing. Found this website, you can put in the month you plan to be there.

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On 3/01/17, Judy2/CA wrote: > In the Midwest it can rain any time. Hot and h...See More

Mar 2, 2017

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ron/nj, nfm .

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Apple Seed for Thursday, 02 March 2017

by Barb S. hs/ret

Mar 2, 2017

<h3><font color=magenta>It’s better to stand when you’re on the phone. You’re more apt to speed things along.

<i>~ Randy Pausch</i></h3></font>

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traveling

by recently retired :) muse

Mar 1, 2017

So many choices! I've traveled to Aruba, Punta Cana, Montego Bay, Mexico, and Italy (although that was with students).

And...I'm to try to plan one for a number of people. The problem is, I have to narrow it down to a few options.

I've never been on a cruise, but I'm not sure of that anyway. I prefer all-inclusive so we can relax...See More

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Department of defense

by SL

Mar 1, 2017

Yes, it came back qualified in several special education areas. I am hoping that is what they are looking for. What is your certification in?

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happyteacher I'm certified in special ed and elementary ed.

On 3/01/17, SL wrote: > Yes, it came back qualified in several special education > areas. I am hoping that is what they are looking for. > What is your certification in?

Mar 1, 2017

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Help please!

by NJ Raider

Feb 27, 2017

Hello,

First off I would like to thank all the teachers here who have dedicated their careers to educating children. My mother in-law and sister in-law are both teachers as well.

The reason I am posting here is to get feedback on a specific issue we are facing as parents of a second grader and as we are directly involved sometime...See MoreHello,

First off I would like to thank all the teachers here who have dedicated their careers to educating children. My mother in-law and sister in-law are both teachers as well.

The reason I am posting here is to get feedback on a specific issue we are facing as parents of a second grader and as we are directly involved sometimes it can be difficult to be clear minded when making decisions.

Can you weigh in on the following method and let us know if you think it's appropriate and if not how you would recommend we deal with it.

Recently while doing homework with our son I told him to leave an answer blank as he did not know the answer and to ask his teacher tomorrow. He got very nervous about this and informed me he did not want to do this as he would be put in the hall for not completing his work and would have to finish it there. After some further questioning and prodding we found out this is standard practice of his teacher. If someone does not complete the work the class is doing in the allotted amount of time, they will be sent to the hall along with anyone else who has not completed their work. During this time they are left unsupervised sometimes with the door shut until they are finished when they can reenter. (sometimes the door is locked and he has to knock). The teacher continues with lessons while they are outside and they are expected to catch up. As this is sometimes difficult the cycle can be vicious and the same children may have to re enter the hallway at the end of the next lesson/worksheet.

Needless to say this is distressing to our son. He has told us it makes him nervous and has from time to time made him not want to go to school. His grades last year were very good where as this year he is barely passing (2nd quarter). One of the comments his teacher put on his last report card is that he is rushing through his work – which seems to be a logical result of putting kids into the hall if they don’t keep up. Additionally he told us that his teacher will announce to the class who is last to turn in a test. I.e. “ok John is finally done so you can put your books away.”. Our son said this is also stressful to him.

We are friends with a couple of the other parents in the class and they have confirmed with their kids this is an accurate account.

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Would you raise this issue? To whom? (Background on a totally unrelated issue we raised a suggestion to this same teacher via email which was met with less than an enthusiastic response, to the point she emailed all the parents and suggested she would instead no longer complete the activity with the kids at all. We spoke with the principal post this and the principal agreed with us. )

We have an upcoming conference with the teacher in a few weeks but we are not sure we should wait to discuss as we are only allotted 15 minutes. The conference includes the guidance counselor this time because my wife had raised issues with her regarding the poor grades and anxiety.

Your thoughts and opinions are very welcomed. Even if you us we are nuts for even worrying about it.

Thanks in advance!

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many red flags.Go right to principal now.fm On 2/28/17, my thoughts wrote: > For one, I am surprised that students are allowed to be out > in the hall unsupervised. Is this even allowed in the > school? I think I would start with the teacher and tell her > that you feel it is a safety issue to have your son in the > hall unsupervised and ask that she no longer do that. See >...See MoreOn 2/28/17, my thoughts wrote: > For one, I am surprised that students are allowed to be out > in the hall unsupervised. Is this even allowed in the > school? I think I would start with the teacher and tell her > that you feel it is a safety issue to have your son in the > hall unsupervised and ask that she no longer do that. See > what she responds with. If she says she doesn't see > anything wrong with that, then I would go to > administration. Maybe they don't care though because I > would think it is obvious that there are unsupervised > students out in the hall. Having the door locked to prevent > those same students from entering is even worse. Can the > students in the classroom exit the room when the door is > locked? I don't think classroom doors should be locked > unless it is a lock down. > > Unfortunately, we have experienced similar situations with > many different elementary classrooms. Our first grader got > a "note" for disciplinary reasons sent home when he was > reminded but still forgot to put his name on a paper. Of > course, that tells us that the emphasis is finding what he > is doing wrong because he didn't forget to write his name > on the 20 other worksheets he completed during the day. > This is our fifth child to go through school so we have > seen this type of attitude by teachers more often then we > ever would have liked. This youngest child lets this kind > of thing roll over and it doesn't seem to bother him. > > Our fourth grader has a teacher this year who has the same > philosophy about if a student doesn't complete a problem, > even if it is because he didn't understand it and needed > clarification, he too is kept in from recess and marked > wrong because it is considered incomplete. He also feels > pressured to just put down anything just to avoid the > negative response from the teacher. > > We happen to have our children in a school district that > has very high academic expectations from K on up so I > understand teachers have a lot of pressure to be sure their > students "are preparing" their students for the next grade. > From a parent's perspective, if a child doesn't understand > what is being asked of him, then he usually doesn't know > the work. I would rather have a concept worked on longer to > be sure the students actually understand it instead of just > giving them a glaring red mark that it is wrong and that's > it. Our kids have brought home homework before that neither > one of us college graduate can figure out what in the world > the question means, let alone some little kid who is > clueless for any number of reasons. > > Our fourth grader will also put down any answer just to > say he got his homework complete even though he sometimes > ends up with an F. Their older sister survived this type of > teaching and also struggled until she got into 7th grade. I > noticed that although the students are overall high > achievers, the focus seems to be less on all the things the > students do wrong, but more that the students are given the > freedom to make mistakes and learn from them. We never > find out what the answer actually was on some of these > homework pages he brings home and gets his red mark on. > > It seems to be anxiety is pretty common now for many > students and it comes out in all sorts of ways - shutting > down and not doing the work, acting out behaviors, numerous > absences, all sorts of physical "complaints" etc. I used to > think it was just our kids, but after talking to other > parents, depending on the teacher that year, we aren't > imagining it. > > I have seen an assistant principal grab a boy and throw him > into a room because the boys were throwing something in art > class right in front of me.(waiting in the school office as > a new parent) I have seen a teacher so sarcastic with the > students while I was in there as an observer, I left > wondering what happened to those kids when a parent wasn't > present.(I did discuss my concerns with the principal after > that visit) So, dealing with what our kids are dealing > with now seems minor compared to those two experiences. > Nothing surprises me. Fortunately we have had some amazing > teachers in between the few negative ones so it balances > out eventually. > > So, my suggestion is approach the teacher about the safety > issue first and then go from there. Anxiety is real and > when it is directly connected from the environment that is > possible to be adjusted but isn't, I don't know how that > can be corrected. Do you feel this is part of the school > culture or just an isolated situation? Good luck with your > meeting and I hope you can approach it in a caring and non > accusatory manner so the teacher doesn't feel defensive. > It's kind of late in the year to be expecting any drastic > change in how incomplete work is addressed by the teacher, > but the safety issue should be addressed immediately. > > How about an update when you find out anything? > > >

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#Ireadtoofast Anytime a student misses class time, they are missing out
on vital learning opportunities (both academically and
socially.) Sending a student out of the room to finish
work is not appropriate at any grade, let alone in the
primary grades.

I would talk to the teacher before going to
administration.

Mar 1, 2017

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Apple Seed for Wednesday, 01 March 2017

by Barb S. hs/ret

Mar 1, 2017

<h3><font color=brown>The stormy March has come at last, / With wind, and cloud, and changing skies.

<i>~ William Cullen Bryant</i></h3></font>

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Department of Defense opportunities in Europe

by SL

Feb 25, 2017

Hello to all. I am new to this chat so any help is appreciated. I am looking for a teaching position with Dodea. I have applied and am going through this rigorous qualifying experience. They want the course work. I have it. Almost done with my Masters in a few months. I have talked with them numerous times but I am getting nowhere. Any help?

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SL On 2/27/17, teach wrote: > On 2/25/17, SL wrote: >> Hello to all. I am new to this chat so any help is >> appreciated. I am looking for a teaching position with >> Dodea. I have applied and am going through this rigorous >> qualifying experience. They want the course work. I >> have it. Almost done with my Masters i...See More

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EXERCISE ROLL CALL - Monday

by Bev-MI

Feb 27, 2017

Elaine, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Mom. I do hope you will find comfort knowing you have loved and taken care of her, as she has you (guiding your growing up years and becoming the beautiful person you are). (((Elaine and family)))

Very little activities for me this weekend. Today was pt workout and I tried to change up routin...See More

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Babs (who is late to Monday's party) Got in over 11,000 steps on Monday at my local park. Temps
are much warmer than average here in N. Ohio this
February. I'll take it!

Feb 28, 2017

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Elaine/ret/IN to Judy Thanks for the hugs. I hope you feel better soon. Dizziness is no walk in the park.

Elaine

Feb 28, 2017

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Violin/Viola Teacher Survey

by Emily Williams

Feb 28, 2017

I'm doing a survey to discover what the top areas are that violin and viola teachers struggle with in teaching lessons and running a studio business. Please take this short, 10 question survey and as I thank you I will send you a free gift offer when you fill in your name and email at the end. Thanks! http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8TQT26X

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