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DS got 5s in both Biology and Comparative Government! He kind of expected the latter, but not Bio. Perfect record of 5s, and now he's done! ?
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On sale now until July 5th for $9.99:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/236850/Europa_Universalis_IV/
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On 6/23/2018 at 7:01 PM, Corraleno said:
Thankfully they have just changed that policy — beginning with the September test, each section will be timed separately (exactly 150% time for each section), with everyone starting and stopping at the same time, just like the SAT. There will be one 15-minute break between Math & Reading.
I thought their previous policy of just giving one huge block of time, and putting the onus on the student to figure out exactly how much time to allot to each section, when to take breaks, etc., was crazy — especially since one of the most common reasons for accommodations is ADHD! So you take a room full of kids with a poor sense of time and a propensity for distraction, and expect them to not only keep perfect track of time with no reminders, but also resist being distracted by other students who are all starting and stopping and taking breaks at different times. ?What good news! This is exactly why I was thinking my dyslexic DS should take the SAT and skip the ACT altogether.
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My mom wants to give him a long wool overcoat that used to be my uncle's. DS's comment: Great! I'll be all set for when I make a presentation in the snow! ? I'm guessing there may be more than a few items remaining untouched at the back of his closet, but I still would rather he have them just in case.
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Thanks so much, everyone! This is helpful. I am referring DH to this thread so that he can feel OK with all the shopping ahead! ?
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2 minutes ago, jdahlquist said:
Much depends on what types of activities he might be involved in. Will he be in a major that would have events that require business attire? (For example, finance majors may be invited to a special meeting of professionals and would want to wear a blazer.) Some fraternities require members to wear dress clothes on certain days.
He is not planning to go Greek, but I know that he will have a few formal events related to his scholarship and research programs (engineering at Cornell).
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29 minutes ago, HeighHo said:
Is he going to be doing activities where a suit or blazer is needed? Interview for co op job, presentations, formal dinners, ....
Yes to probably all of those. Should he have a full suit? Just a blazer? Both? I don't really know what is required for these.
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What does DS need? We had been thinking that a few dress shirts and dress pants (and maybe a tie), and one pair of dress shoes, would be sufficient. But now I'm wondering if he needs a suit or blazer? He is used to living in shorts and Tshirts and pulling out a polo shirt and khaki's very occasionally. He'll be in upstate NY, so in addition to good winter coat and boots (and warm layers), now I'm also wondering if he needs a dress coat? TIA!
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10 hours ago, Desert Strawberry said:
I bought two Ingos for approximately $300. I can change the arrangement (side by side vs end to end) as I see fit. They are not great quality, but they fit my budget and my room.
This is what my parents did - bought two cheap 6-seater tables. I remember that we had fun making different configurations for variety (L,T, etc). What I like about that is the freedom to relax about what happens to the table(s) - to not feel like it has to be super-protected with a heavy pad. They also had a formal dining room set that was only used occasionally (and was always covered with a custom pad). We have one dining room; I really want to avoid a table that needs a lot of protection.
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PPs had suggested making a table as well, but I assumed it would be too time consuming (knowing that DH would insist on him doing it and would not be ready to spend that kind of time), but that video makes it look very simple! So, with a table like that you will have grooves on the tabletop -- is using wood filler sufficient?
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14 minutes ago, Liz CA said:
So nice! But now I have a maybe dumb question: doesn't gunk get stuck in the crevices of a table top like that?
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5 hours ago, Arctic Mama said:
Something like this is nice if you must buy new ?
So nice! Love it. But I would be so nervous about ordering that without seeing it first!
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1 hour ago, Katy said:
Ethan Allen is still made in America if you want new and don't have any Amish stores nearby.
We've seen lots of very nice large antique tables at estate sales. Things that I would have bought if I didn't already have an heirloom. We did buy an outdoor dining table that would seat 10 for $49 in the last year. Estate Sales often work on a 3-day basis. Day 1 everything will cost 100% of the tag price. Day 2 is 25% off. Day 3 is often 50% off, and if you go in the last hour with a big truck to transport something immediately you can oftentimes make an offer. If you spend a couple weekends visiting the ones on Craigslist you'll get a feel for which companies in your area price things to sell and which ones don't. If you go every weekend on 50% off days you'll likely find something you love in less than 2 months.
You can also find amazing art that way, though we've often spent more on framing than we have on oil paintings we loved.
ETA: The very best deals are frequently at "moving" sales held by estate companies- corporations will often give more than $30k in cash for "moving yourself," which sometimes means a small uHaul of sentimental items, buying all new at the new location and using an estate sale company to sell everything else is the best/cheapest way to go. The company's goal is then to sell everything, rather than to get a certain dollar amount. This is because the home has to be clean and empty 4 hours after the sale is done, and what isn't sold is loaded onto trucks and donated at places like Goodwill or Salvation Army. So you can get newer (2-5 year old) furniture at 25% of retail if you luck into the right sale.
Great to know! I will be checking out estate sales while we have free time this summer.
BTW, I was looking at Ethan Allen furniture online to see current prices, and not all of their stuff is made in the USA:
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Thanks, everyone! I will be checking out estate sales - hadn't thought of that. As well as Value City (never would have imagined you can get durable furniture from there) and IKEA. I would LOVE to get a table and chairs from an Amish store - my inlaws' furniture is nearly entirely from Amish stores near where they live - but it is most likely outside the budget.
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We want a large dining table - seating at least 10. Where is the best place to get an affordable but durable table this size? I'm open to second hand, but I don't know where to look for that - craigslist doesn't have anything like this in our area. TIA!
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And just like that he's done with high school! Last AP forever for DS! He felt good about both Bio and Comp Gov't, so though he was by far the most relaxed ever about APs, it was a good ending. Even with all the drama around APs (finding testing sites, only one chance to take it each year, cost, etc), I am thankful that they are an option for us.
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1 hour ago, alewife said:
A parent posted on CC that her son's calc teacher sent an email out to the parents yesterday stating that there were two versions of the BC test - version E and version O. The teacher said that version O was much more difficult than version E and that the students who took the O version are not to worry because the curve will reflect the difference in difficulty.
My D also had form O and thought that the problems were more difficult than the problems on the released exams.
This happened with DS and the AP English Comp exam last year; he was discouraged by how hard his test was, and I was surprised by reports of kids feeling like it was surprisingly easy. There were two versions - one markedly more difficult. The curve equals them out; DS still got a 5 even though he felt he didn't do well.
AP Bio was much easier than the practice ones DS took, so he's feeling like he might have done better than he expected. Very last AP forever for this kid is Comparative Government tomorrow!
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1 hour ago, Ottakee said:
Those look great! Smallest in W is 7.5, but I bet they would eventually fit. Thanks!
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Thanks a ton! I found some Chacos that might work! She doesn't like the look of Birkenstocks or the closed-toe sandals that Keen sells. She needs a good athletic teva-type sandal that has a wide width. So far no luck in finding Crocs that fit the bill or anything on Zappos.
Great idea to check on boys styles (boys are wearing bright colors now right?)
Any other suggestions?
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DD (11yo) wears a size 5 youth or size 7 ladies shoe, but her feet are very wide - wider than mine and I wear a 7.5 or 8. Are there sandals that run wide and come in fun colors? She's very much a KID and wants purple, bright colors, etc. We've always done Teva with the kids because they last forever, but on her the foot bed is too narrow (even with adjusting the straps) - if we fit her for the width, they are way too long. TIA!
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Anyone else with Seniors who are struggling to CARE about their AP's? DS can't use the scores for anything (he already has too many), but I'm making him take Bio and Comp. Gov't because it says he's taking them on his transcript (and we already paid for them). He has a perfect record of 5's in every one of the large number he's taken before, and now he's like "So.... if I took Bio right now I'd probably get a 4, but could possibly get a 3. Is that OK?" Yes, relax kid. Too soon he'll be reviewing for math placement tests.
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On 4/23/2018 at 8:51 AM, ThisIsTheDay said:
We recently talked about what CC teacher/s he could ask for a LOR. I asked him to think about who really pulled him into his love for literature and writing. He replied, "None of them, Mom. It was all you." This was the WTM influence in our homeschooling! <3 <3
Ok, this made me tear up. I don't want to derail the thread so I might PM you about how you achieved this. Way to go mama!!!
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On 4/20/2018 at 1:30 AM, AnneBlessedx4 said:
We have a ceremony and then a reception. A lot of people just have the reception. One family has 5 minute ceremony, presenting of the diploma sort of thing. We are party kind of people and I feel kind of bad about it for others. lol
Do you mean that you feel bad for others who don't have the ceremony part? Or feel bad for people having to sit through the ceremony part? Curious what you do - for both parts - if you care to share! Thanks!
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Oh, hurrah!! I knew this was the right place to ask! Thanks everyone for your feedback! I'm so glad that an invite does not feel like a request for gifts. (I was wondering where I got that and realized its from my mom, who is an immigrant though she's been in the US for longer than she's been out.... she's not always the best resource for etiquette questions.)
OK, so here's a somewhat related question if you don't mind sharing more: Do most people have open houses, where there is really no "program," just food to eat and places to hang out? Maybe pictures and/or video about the graduate somewhere? We may end up doing this in a church basement, which I'm thinking means there's not really hours of time for an open house. Do people ever have a time where you speak in front of a large group, share anything with everyone at once? (This is what I've seen among US expats here, and probably what we would do here -- share with everyone what his plans are, maybe have a few people speak about him and/or pray for him). Pretend I am an alien and totally clueless - what are different ways you've seen a graduation party done (and if you saw something you didn't like, please share that too!) Thanks!
How are your new college freshmen doing?
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DS is so happy, and we're all still feeling thrilled for him, though I tear up now and then. He's been calling often, just to chat and fill me in on random things (called today to express his disbelief at dropping over $100 for a stack of papers in a plastic bag!). He is beyond thrilled to be in a place where the purpose is to learn - it still feels like a dream to him. He was laughing because he keeps getting warned that college is not like high school: there will only be a few exams along the way and then one final. He was pretty much on his own with one AP test at the end of the year, so those few exams along the way feel like more structure than he's used to. We never lived in a place where he could take in person college classes, so he is giddy about being able to interact with real professors.
And thanks to this thread I just ordered a bed rail! DS was glad - he's used to being in a loft, but not without rails.