DD got a truancy letter in K and we had to have an attendance meeting, all her absences were due to illness, we didn't go to the doctor for them so the school considered them unexcused. I can't afford $300 each time DD has a bad cold or stomach bug. At the attendance meeting they wanted a plan to improve DDs attendance, I said I guess I could send when she's sick, infect everyone and let you send her home to get the excused absence. They didn't seem to like my plan, but at least I haven't been called for a meeting again.
They won't consider illness an excused absence without a note? Is that common? Ours doesn't require a doctor's note unless the absence is for three or more consecutive days.
Post by redheadbaker on Mar 28, 2024 18:57:57 GMT -5
H turns 50 later this year. I'll probably do a surprise party at my parents' (bigger house, and more accessible for my cousin who uses a wheelchair) with a "Cold One for the Old One" theme (basically, beer. Lots of beer.)
Post by redheadbaker on Mar 23, 2024 12:14:01 GMT -5
I think it's normal to grieve the loss of the child as you knew them. I think I would also cry because of how hard I know their life was going to be going forward.
Post by redheadbaker on Mar 21, 2024 19:33:14 GMT -5
I hate hate HATE the constant ads for sports betting while I'm watching a game on TV. It's even worked into the commentary during the game and during pre- and post-game shows and intermission reports.
Post by redheadbaker on Mar 19, 2024 19:22:08 GMT -5
Since the pandemic, each student is issued a Chromebook beginning in Grade 1 (not kinder). The school says this is because "we live in a technology and media-driven environment, marked by access to an abundance of information, rapid changes in technology tools and the ability to collaborate and make individual contributions on an unprecedented scale. Effective citizens and workers must be able to exhibit a range of functional and critical thinking skills, such as: information literacy, media literacy, ICT literacy (Information, Communications and Technology). The ability to navigate the complex life and work environments in the globally competitive information age requires students to pay rigorous attention to developing adequate life and career skills, such as: flexibility and adaptability, initiative and self-direction, social and cross-cultural skills, productivity and accountability, leadership and responsibility."
DS is currently in 6th grade (last year of elementary school). There is a content filter and firewall, though they don't say explicitly what is blocked -- I'm not sure if YouTube is blocked or not. Devices are not permitted at lunch/recess. Students are expected to bring it home every night, charge it overnight, and bring it back to school each day.
How much it is used in class varies from grade to grade and class to class.
Post by redheadbaker on Mar 13, 2024 10:44:44 GMT -5
All dogs are individuals. Your best bet is to make a list of your preferences: - activity level - what level of grooming you're willing to deal with (like, can you afford to pay for grooming every two to three months for a long-haired dog? or do you prefer something with short hair that just needs nails clipped every once in a while) - size - cuddliness -- do you mind a lap dog, or do you prefer one who isn't Velcroed to your side?
And take that to a shelter or rescue and ask them for recommendations.
Our pit bull mix (in his younger years) would have ticked all those boxes.
In her State of the Union rebuttal, Sen. Katie Britt’s delivery made the substance of what she was saying hard to pay attention to. In the last two days, her awkward smiles and erratic changes in tone have inspired parodies and ridicule.
And it made it all the easier to miss important things.
Luckily, Jonathan Katz wasn’t. He noticed something that didn’t sound right to him. And he dug.
So she's a lying liar who lies...Who wudda thunk?
I didn't watch....was it live or edited. I've seen videos comparing her "normal" voice vs. the rebuttal and she seemed totally different.
In her State of the Union rebuttal, Sen. Katie Britt’s delivery made the substance of what she was saying hard to pay attention to. In the last two days, her awkward smiles and erratic changes in tone have inspired parodies and ridicule.
And it made it all the easier to miss important things.
Luckily, Jonathan Katz wasn’t. He noticed something that didn’t sound right to him. And he dug.
I read Kristin Hannah's new book The Women as well. Agreed with redheadbaker , it was heavy. I enjoyed the book very much (it is also my era, I like book based on those decades and the Vietnam War in particular) but the ending was a tad...eh. The other 480 pages made up for it. This made me go back and take a look at other books by her and also finished True Lies and am now reading Home Front. I typically get tired of one authors writing style after about the third book but am finding that not to be the case with her. (I also had Friday off and spent the majority of my 3 days reading as H was working on his truck all weekend....)
I really like Kristin Hannah books but I find this to be the case a lot - its like she doesn't know how to end a book. I actually liked the ending of The Women more than most of her books. The Great Alone was fantastic 80% of the way through and then kind of fell off a cliff. I also didn't like how The Four Winds ended. I'll keep reading her though - she picks interesting eras and locations.
Have you read The Nightengale? That's my favorite of hers.
Post by redheadbaker on Mar 3, 2024 18:14:17 GMT -5
Oh, and I also recently read The Measure by Nikki Erlick. It was thought-provoking, sometimes infuriating (as in, the characters' actions), and heartwarming. I'm still thinking about what I would do if it really happened.
Post by redheadbaker on Feb 29, 2024 21:20:08 GMT -5
It's been a while (DS is in 6th now), but when I did the mystery reader, I think I read "Dragons Love Tacos," "We Don't Eat Our Classmates," and a Pete the Cat book.
I have never heard the term "mystery reader" before. But I sympathise because other people's kids also stress me out. Although slightly less now that DD is 8.
It's fun! Usually a parent, sometimes a grandparent, signs up to read to the class, but the kids don't know who's coming.
Post by redheadbaker on Feb 27, 2024 18:02:54 GMT -5
The woman I see for electrolysis only takes cash or checks. I usually pay with cash, but if I can't make it to the ATM before my appointment, I'll write a check.
Post by redheadbaker on Feb 26, 2024 21:45:32 GMT -5
I have never heard of this "you must let your vagina air out" thing. I've never not worn underwear to bed.
Usually the same pair of underwear I was wearing that day, unless I shower before bed. I usually wear pajama bottoms and shirt, unless it's super warm, then only underwear and a shirt. I only wear a sleep bra if I'm PMSing and my boobs hurt.
Post by redheadbaker on Feb 22, 2024 20:03:08 GMT -5
I volunteer to help organize an art fair in my town. We want to have an app for the day-of that has a schedule of music performances, and a map of where vendors are located, etc. Maybe a page to highlight sponsors, link out to vendor social media, etc.
I'm on signage and advertising, but I have no idea how to build an app.
I watched Sunday and that episode was so incredibly depressing. It is shocking that there is absolutely zero oversight over the SC.
I'm so curious how he (John Oliver) can do this tho! Where is the money coming from? Or is he assuming it will never happen so it doesn't matter? (Does the WaPo article cover this? I didn't read it yet).
He said in the episode that he (not HBO) would pay.
After a surge in car-buying statewide at the height of the pandemic, there are signs that some Philadelphians ... have made the decision to do away with their cars in recent years, bucking larger trends.