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    Creating Capsule Wardrobe

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    The Pyramid Collection

     

    This is my favorite tunic. I love the colors and different textures. It's just fitted enough in the top to give shape, but flows easily over my tummy and hips without adding bulk.

     

    Have you ordered much from this company? What are your thoughts on the clothing quality? Is the clothing good quality for everyday wear or is it more suitable for costume parties, festivals, etc. (Some of the clothing seems to be more costume/festival oriented and not something most people would wear on a typical day. Although maybe I just don't move in those circles.)

    Soft Surroundings Sizing

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    I've seen Soft Surroundings mentioned on the clothing threads from time to time. Would anyone be willing to share experiences with sizing? Any recommendations if you are between sizes? 

     

    Sizes run thus:

     

    XS (2-4) S (6-8) M (10-12) etc.

     

    What if you between sizes? Such as 4/6 or 8/10 etc? With this company is it better to size up or down?

     

    Thoughts about sizing, quality, etc would be greatly appreciated! 

    WTMA class schedules for 2018-19?

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    I totally read this the wrong way at first - thinking your follow-up line was, "No, really." I thought that WTMA folks would get inundated with others emailing and asking for the same privilege!

     

    Sorry the schedules aren't meshing this year, WMA. We are in a holding pattern until local college posts the class schedule for the fall, which I think will go up in March sometime for April registration. Then, we can fit other classes around that, hopefully.

     

    Oh no! Maybe I should edit my post to make it clearer! Oops!  :laugh:

     

    Waiting is hard! I hope everything falls into place for you.

    WTMA class schedules for 2018-19?

    in High School and Self-Education Board

    Posted · Edited by Woodland Mist Academy

    I emailed WTMA and asked. They gave me a special preview, but I promised not to share. (Not really. No such luck. No preview given.   ;)  :laugh: ) 

     

    The response was that class information will be updated around Feb 15. (I was going to say early June, but didn't want to panic anyone.... ;) )

     

    From the schedules released from various schools thus far, I can tell that our scheduling for next year is not going to be nearly as smooth as the previous two years have been. We've already had to make difficult choices. I hope more difficult choices about classes aren't on the horizon...

     

    Best of luck to everyone!  :cheers2:

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    Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 2018

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    I mentioned this to dd's art teacher and she actually knew what I was talking about.  She talked us (well, and dd) about how judges will have a particular preference for certain kinds of pieces and how that carries on into the professional art world (and I know absolutely nothing about the art world).  She was showing us pictures of artists who had a hard time selling pieces, but were producing some amazing artwork.  Oh, well.  I'm glad we did the competition.  We learned a lot.  Both dds want to try again next year.    

     

    I think this holds true in many spheres -- including the writing part of the contest. Even in horse shows sometimes judges have preferences for horse color or other factors that affect the judging. 

     

    Both when my teen places in a contest and when she doesn't, I always mention that a different day or a different judge and the outcome might have been different. Hope and humility... a two-for-one special.  ;)

     

    :hurray:   to those students who placed!

     

     

    :grouphug:  to those who didn't! 

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    Computer Science Online Classes

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    Posted · Edited by Woodland Mist Academy

    My son is currently in the Computer Science Principles class.  He's really enjoying it.  He's a geek (term of endearment) to begin with so he's knows quite a bit of it, but he's learning some as well.  He needs structure and organization (he's ADHD) and seems to feel fine with how this class is going in terms of that.  There is a live component, if you are available to attend, which I think is invaluable for him.

     

    I just asked him what he thinks of the class.  He really likes it and feel like he is learning.  He feels like his teacher is organized and knows what she's talking about (for what that's worth).  Keep in mind, he's 14.

     

    Hope that helps!

     

    -Lisa

     

    Thanks! Do you have any insight into how the class is structured? Is it mostly group work or independent work?  If it's a mix, how often is there required group work? Once a week, once a month, every day? 

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    Book a Week 2017 - BW52: Year End Wrap Up

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    Read in both English and Danish. Improve my ability to read in Danish. Claiming success.

    Start working on Russian with the long-term goal of reading in Russian. Not really. Deferred to 2018.

     

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~snip~~~~~~~~

     

    ETA: I'm not up for typing the whole list right now. This post was a lot of work, lol. Maybe I will add it in later.

     

    Will Russian be a new language for you or does it just need brushing up? Congrats on the Danish progress!! 

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    You did better with the list than I did! Here's my 2017 wrap up:

     

    I read bits and bobs about this and that.  ;)

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    Book a Week 2017 - BW52: Year End Wrap Up

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    Bringing over a Scoutermom quote from Dec. 2...

    I have finished my 52 book challenge! The 52nd book was What Made Maddy Run: the Secret Struggles and Tragic Death of an All-American Teen by Kate Fagan.

     

    The book is a good book about a serious and heartbreaking topic. If you have experience with depression, anxiety, or suicidal ideation I would think twice about reading this book as it could trigger negative thoughts and emotions.

     

    The book is insightful about the role of technology and modern societal expectations on young people. Obviously, much of what is discussed about this particular case is conjecture, pieced together through interviews, emails, and instant messages after the event but the author is respectful throughout and there is no victim shaming or survivor blaming. There were many times throughout the book in which I had to pause and reflect; my roles as DIII coach, college recruiter, and parent of young adults are all portrayed in the book. Once I became a coach I felt the weight of responsibility for my SAs and, now more than ever, that mantle is cumbersome.

     

    I sincerely wish all potential students, student-athletes, parents, and coaches could read this book. 

     

    Thanks so much for the recommendation. I had seen the book in the book store, but was on the fence until your recommendation. Your review and answers to my questions in the thread this quote is taken from were spot on. The book left me with much to think about on many levels. Thanks for the recommendation and for answering my questions.

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    Would you opt for a full on IB program or just do APs?

    in High School and Self-Education Board

    Posted · Edited by Woodland Mist Academy

    The counselor told us that if DD did a piecemeal, she would not be able to say DD took the most challenging program, available to her-that was reserved for the kids who took the top programs in each-even if the sum total of what she took were higher classes.

     

    But she would be able to say that she lived life during those years on her own terms, with her own goals and strengths in mind. Slacking she was not. I'm pretty sure that will be obvious to anyone who actually reads her entire application. (If not, that school probably isn't a good fit anyway...)

     

    (To be clear... I'm not saying anyone who does IB isn't living life on their own terms and keeping in mind their own goals and strengths. I'm just saying that in this particular instance IB wasn't the right choice.)

     

    We looked into the IB route, but liked the flexibility APs offered. It was tempting, though! There are pros and cons to both paths. It can be a tough decision!

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    AP classes slacker mom

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    Yes!

     

    Know your kid...and yourself. Not every homeschool teacher is going to be able to handle the work involved in putting together and selling the eclectic transcript. Not every kid wants or needs to do much in the way of standardized testing. I've had one of each sort of student thus far. There are pros and cons, and not much one can do toward turning one sort of kid into the other sort of kid :-)

     

    We're just chatting here! :-) And back to the OP...your plan is fine!

     

    I agree. OP, your plan is fine. We're chatting and sharing experiences, all of which may not be entirely relevant to your situation. Take what helps and ignore the rest.  ;)

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