Post by Captain Catnip on Jul 29, 2019 15:47:50 GMT -5
@sameoldstory, I LOVE LOVE LOVE Those chairs. Esp. the one you just got.
I was just told by my boss, who was here for like two seconds, that I am taking over another position (so I will be doing mine as well as this other position.) I know I can do it, I am the backup for that position anyway, but it better not make me work Saturdays. I didn't sign up for Saturdays. I will be getting some sort of salary increase + commissions, but I don't know all the details yet, she was on her way out the door. We are going to talk either tomorrow or Wednesday. I am not busy enough half of the time here so I am actually kind of glad. It isn't for negative reasons, either, the person is leaving to start their own business after being here for almost their entire adult life. (They are early 40s)
katfco good luck to you guys! I love that sign! When do you guys go back? I have a teacher friend who has been posting on Instagram about all the crap she has been buying for her classroom. I wish she would stop, not all of us can afford to buy things all summer long. We are quite lucky in that we have about $400 to spend on classroom supplies instead of giving parents a list of things to buy themselves. But I can’t keep buying things on my own for my classroom. If I don’t have something I’ll have to improvise or say F it!
Our report day is August 19. I usually spend a few hundred dollars on school stuff, but this year I spend $150 and that's it. The thing is, we're not even focusing on salary increases. The focus is on the fact that the city (with school board approval) keeps giving out tax abatements like parade candy, we don't have enough counselors for traumatized children, buildings are falling apart, and we have too many high-capacity classes. Teacher salaries are a very tiny part, but people always make it seem like it's the main issue.
The picket went really well! There were hundreds of people there, and we circled city hall completely, 3-5 deep on the sidewalks. It's annoying that the news chose to cover it saying "dozens" of teachers went. Umm, someone needs to go over with them the meaning of the word dozen.
My husband has been at his company over ten years and has been looking for a better job for the past 8. He finally got an offer on a position he wants with another organization. the interview process went well and then he didn't hear anything for a few weeks so we were getting worried. They called him Friday evening with the offer. He starts 4 weeks from today.
We got teacher assignments today and while I’m perfectly fine with my boys teachers I am not perfectly fine with the fact that DS2 has no friends in his ass. Seriously? They couldn’t match him up with ONE friend? I’m going to be seriously pissed if the one kid that we requested he not be with (and the VP and his teacher last year agreed) is in his class. My dad hasn’t been feeling well since May and has some blood work done last week. We are waiting for the results, his dr is hoping it’s just a virus that got his immune system down but I’m panicking. I cannot deal with another parent issue.
We got teacher assignments today and while I’m perfectly fine with my boys teachers I am not perfectly fine with the fact that DS2 has no friends in his ass🤣🤣🤣. Seriously? They couldn’t match him up with ONE friend? I’m going to be seriously pissed if the one kid that we requested he not be with (and the VP and his teacher last year agreed) is in his class. My dad hasn’t been feeling well since May and has some blood work done last week. We are waiting for the results, his dr is hoping it’s just a virus that got his immune system down but I’m panicking. I cannot deal with another parent issue.
It’s a proven fact that kids can make friends! He’ll see his friends at recess and have the bonus of making new friends!
We got teacher assignments today and while I’m perfectly fine with my boys teachers I am not perfectly fine with the fact that DS2 has no friends in his ass..
I don’t think I’d want a friend in my ass. That sounds uncomfortable 😂 😆 😝
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We got teacher assignments today and while I’m perfectly fine with my boys teachers I am not perfectly fine with the fact that DS2 has no friends in his ass..
I don’t think I’d want a friend in my ass. That sounds uncomfortable 😂 😆 😝
Post by Leeham Rimes on Jul 29, 2019 20:33:36 GMT -5
I have no idea when we will receive our teacher assignments. I mean—I guess it doesn’t matter bc I don’t know any 1st or 4th grade teachers so I’m not clamoring for one or another. I guess I just want to know for knowings sake.
I was in the school office last week while the kids were taking summer reading tests and I asked one of the office staff if she knew how we’d receive the class assignments. In years past, I’d just log into their grade book and it would be there. This year, they’ve changed grade book sites, so that option is out.
She was really rude to me, which, ok I’m trying to be understanding bc I ’m sure parents are asking a lot about this and maybe not terribly politely but, I was very nice and polite. She could have just said “ I honestly don’t know how they’ll get that information out or when” instead of “ugh, they haven’t decided on classes yet” (which A-wasn’t even my question and B -is false bc Wesley’s kinder teacher already knows who his teacher is but obviously can’t say)
We start on 8/12 so one way or another we’ll figure it out, I definitely won’t ask that question again!!
I need ham like water Like breath, like rain I need ham like mercy From Heaven's gate Sometimes ham salad or casserole or ham that’s free range, all natural I need ham
I don’t think I’d want a friend in my ass. That sounds uncomfortable 😂 😆 😝
Lol that was an interesting autocorrect.
And more to your actual comment, x had no kids in his class this past year that he has known from 2nd grade and he made all new best friends. I’m sure it will all be ok.
I need ham like water Like breath, like rain I need ham like mercy From Heaven's gate Sometimes ham salad or casserole or ham that’s free range, all natural I need ham
I need ham like water Like breath, like rain I need ham like mercy From Heaven's gate Sometimes ham salad or casserole or ham that’s free range, all natural I need ham
And more to your actual comment, x had no kids in his class this past year that he has known from 2nd grade and he made all new best friends. I’m sure it will all be ok.
I think I’m more sad for him that all of his buddies are in one class and he’s in another, with no friends. I need to get over it.
Post by killercupcake on Jul 29, 2019 20:59:45 GMT -5
I went back to work today. I am exhausted.
My blow dryer started to die right as I turned it on this morning. I kept using it hoping that it wasn’t going to start shooting fire but my hair smelled like melted plastic for about 3 hours today. Lol We had a good run though. I think that thing is like 15 years old.
And more to your actual comment, x had no kids in his class this past year that he has known from 2nd grade and he made all new best friends. I’m sure it will all be ok.
I think I’m more sad for him that all of his buddies are in one class and he’s in another, with no friends. I need to get over it.
I remember sobbing to my mom one year when all of my best friends had their lunch period together and I was on my own. But I saw them at other times and it ultimately didn't impact our friendship. I sat with other kids and formed other relationships.
It really will be ok, but I know it kind of sucks.
I need ham like water Like breath, like rain I need ham like mercy From Heaven's gate Sometimes ham salad or casserole or ham that’s free range, all natural I need ham