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Weird gift thread
Marie in Oh replied to thescrappyhomeschooler's topic in General Education Discussion Board
We had 2 spinster sisters as neighbors growing up. They gave me these frilly, ruffly, lacey sets of twin sheets and qualified them as "for my hope chest." Who gives twin sheets for a hope chest? Not very hopeful imo. . . -
For Piano Moms/Teachers: A Vent
Marie in Oh replied to Wildiris's topic in General Education Discussion Board
The national organizations seem to have many more checks and balances going on for this stuff not to happen. My girls always receive unanimous superior ratings at the national competitions, but once auditioned for a local music festival, and even though they were chosen to perform, I felt like the audition judges were unfairly critical-- like their criteria and standards were so much higher than the adjudcators who are certified by national oranizations. Puleezz! I feel for you. -
Why is your teen crying?
Marie in Oh replied to fairfarmhand's topic in General Education Discussion Board
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We're staying in Germany!
Marie in Oh replied to Mom in High Heels's topic in General Education Discussion Board
sometimes come in under SOFA as well, but not always. GS status will allow SOFA benefits, but not all private contractors come over under SOFA so they send their kids to DOD schools. There was a private Christian school at the church we attended- an International Baptist Church, so there are some English speaking options as well. -
made in Germany. Do not, I say, do not buy pencils made in China or the US. They are Cr&p. German made penicils are made of high quality materials. My kids have used their Faber Castells all week without even having to sharpen them. Totally worth the money.
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Are you smarter than a 10th grader?
Marie in Oh replied to QueenCat's topic in General Education Discussion Board
though one I answered because it was what I thought they were looking for, not what I thought to be true. I am thinking that can not be representative of what we are producing in the world, can it? Seriously? -
we just got back from Germany and the Kindergarten visited the park next to us each week. They were totally laid back with the children. We would see them all over the village walking. We saw young children walking everywhere by themselves or in pairs. Our neighbor was in grade 1 and walked home (2 kilometers) from school each day. They teach them early to be very independent. In Grade 5, the children take the train 8 km each day to the middle school. It is TOTALLY different. Not all good, not all bad.
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Latin for Children -- why so much from the start
Marie in Oh replied to Nestof3's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
it seems like it moves quickly, and it does, but there is a method to the madness. They are working on present tense conjugations for a good half of the book, so don't worry. The chants prepare them for what is coming in the teaching down the road. So when they can chant amo, amas, amat. . . like there is no tomorrow, in a few chapters, they will put it to use. I agree with a slower pace. Latin doesn't have to be fast and furious. Take two weeks, play some games on their website, do flash cards, listen to the cd in the van. It will stick. -
I would think Frieberg or the one South of Munich or the one in Dresden. It is EXPENSIVE to live here, I will not lie. Our grocery budget went up 50% and we have access to military commissaries. The dollor does not go far here- 10 euros is almost 15 dollars as an example, so tings seem reasonable until you do the math. It is a lovely, safe country for the most part, but be realistic. Hope she has a great time. We have.
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"Firing" the piano teacher...help please!
Marie in Oh replied to Alenee's topic in General Education Discussion Board
to fire herself. We have a beginning/intermediate teacher and an advanced teacher. Beginning teacher fired herself with two of mine-- "I can teach them no more. Call so and so, she will get them where they are heading." It takes humility, something that doesn't come naturally with many. Inappropriate topics would not be tolerated either. Sounds like you shouldn't be feeling too badly IMHO. -
yes all 7 of them. We are getting ready to return in two weeks- without dh. I have also traveled from Northern CA to Southern CA by myself with then 4 kids, and took five when we moved from CA to OH on a plane, though we did pick up my mom in Phoenix, but since they didn't know her very well at the time, it wasn't much help. It must be the military wife in me, but it is just part of the deal. I am sure Mrs. Mungo and Battlemaiden, AF Wife Claire and others know what I am talking about. I am not saying necessarily that it was fun to fly abroad alone, but when it must be done, you sort of rise to the occasion.
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and are selective. No chicken pox or Hep B, though we've been traveling abroad all summer and our very conservative Ped suggested it would be good to get it because of the prevelence, so we did get the ones who didn't have it. The reason they do Hep B's at birth is because a mom can pass it to baby and if they are Vaccinated within the 1st 24 hours they are less likely to contract it. If you get prenatal care, they test you for it when they do the Prenatal panel. If you are negative, you are supposed to be given the option to wait til 2 months. HPV is still up in the air. Again, our very conservative Ped makes a strong case for HPV for girls leaving the household. Not at age 9 or 12, or whenever the mainstream is suggesting it, but for girls leaving the protection of their father's household for college, or if that doesn't ever happen, if it is necessary before marriage. I figure by then, it will have been out for a long time and it will have little more safety data behind it. With 5 girls, it is something I've got to consider. I appreciate my Dr.'s conservative stance on the issue.
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Who do you know IRL from WTM?
Marie in Oh replied to Nakia's topic in General Education Discussion Board
AF Wife Clarie, JanOH, and SueBee (I am not sure that is how she spells it), and Battlemaiden and I are friends and exchange Christmas letters, though we've never really met-- we are living the same life though, almost scary close. ;) -
Beverly Cleary's Ramona books? Your honest opinions, please.
Marie in Oh replied to VBoulden's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
the little girl that lives down the street- Howie's little sister- now she's a brat and and she is indulged. Now Ramona, she just does before she thinks-- an then is brought back in line by her parents, her teachers, etc. She is impulsive, but not a brat. I relate. -
In September your 12 year old will be in which grade?
Marie in Oh replied to Quiver0f10's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
Mine too, though she is young for her class at church, so we've been considering calling her 6th because her best friend at church is in 6th and it will buy her some time for youth group. She knows she is doing all 7th grade work so it doesn't really matter to her. My son was 12 in April so turned 13 during 7th grade. I really think it varies for each child, but these days, it is not unusual for kids to be 13 or turning 13 with a fall birthday starting 7th. All the girls in my dd class at church who are starting 7th in public school will be 13 in the next couple of months. I think it really helps in a ps setting. -
6dd has day surgery tomorrow (Tuesday)
Marie in Oh replied to Melinda S in TX's topic in General Education Discussion Board
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6dd pathology results
Marie in Oh replied to Melinda S in TX's topic in General Education Discussion Board
praying that you dear little girl can fight this. -
Snacks and behavior (cheese crackers?)
Marie in Oh replied to Tiramisu's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Food dye was a big problem for my oldest. He seems to be frowing out of it slowly. -
Nice towns within 1 hr of Boston?
Marie in Oh replied to cubfan's topic in General Education Discussion Board
beautiful area-- Merrimack has some wonderful trails. The coast is nice too, just bust this time of year. -
bright children & trouble falling asleep?
Marie in Oh replied to caedmyn's topic in General Education Discussion Board
All have dropped morning naps before 1 and all naps by 2. It is so frustrating. I have friends whose kids come home from Kindergarten and take naps. Seriously? And then they go to bed at 7:30. Not here. Our littlest is the worst. He routinely sleeps from 9:30 to 6:30. 9 hours deoesn't seem like enough. But that's what he gets. If he happens to take a nap in the car, it is closer to 10:30 before he's out. Can be rather frustrating. -
Would you go camping, just you and your 11yo DD?
Marie in Oh replied to joannqn's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I would be worried the whole time and not have any fun. :thumbdown: