Hillary in KS
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I don't buy from neighborhood children any more. I just tell them I only buy things that support my dc's school. :)
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I t made me laugh out loud.... once ds left the room. I'm filled with a burning need to share it, but don't want to put it on my blog.
Tonight I'm putting clean dishes away, and my ds4 runs into the kitchen. I have my back to him, but I hear him say, "Mom! Look at this! It's the world's best p*cker!"
I turn around and see him gleefully flourishing a large stuffed chicken!
:tongue_smilie:
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Whichever one is not on.
I used to enjoy the Star Wars movies, but I live with FOUR STAR WARS FANATICS! I have seen the movies more times than I can count, and listen to boys/men retell and debate the episodes over and over and over again.
I need a Star Wars break.
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Hospitals, doctor's offices, and dentists always ask, more as a matter of routine, I think. I do not give it out.
Once in a while someone will say, "You have to give it. I can't process it if I don't have an SSN." But mostly those are people who have never had anyone refuse to give them their SSN. When I am firm, or when I speak to an office manager, it's fine.
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OK, "Flight of the Bumblebe" made me laugh. :lol:
I like "Pressure!" That's got potential! I'd have to look at the lyrics, though....
Thanks!
Keep the ideas coming!
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The trouble is....
it's for a music video about AWANA Bible Quizzing. Other than the Jeopardy theme, what would be good background music?
Ideas?
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Where are you staying? At a hotel? Speak to the front desk and ask for the closest pharmacy. Some nicer hotels will even have someone run the errand for you.
Is there someone in Rome coordinating your stay? Someone making sure dh gets to where he needs to be, and on time, etc.? Call them.
Hillary
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I learned "Spain" Spanish in school, and then spent a semester studying at the Universidad de Costa Rica in San Jose.
Yes, there are differences in the Spanish, but they are SMALL. Everyone understood me without any problems. Occasionally my friends would say something like "Oh! Aren't *we* fancy and proper!" when I used a form of vosotros. But that was it.
I've never understood the concern about learning Spain/ Latin American Spanish.
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I did not buy them, but found myself thinking maybe I should have. Maybe someone who *has* them can chime in here....
If you don't speak Spanish, you'll want to get the CD. There are lots of listening exercises in the student book. The TM has the scripts for the listening exercises in it. If you speak Spanish, you'll be able to read the exercises from the TM.
BUT, there also seem to be some extra games, drill, etc. on the CD. (According to the TM).
There are times I wish I'd purchased it to use for those extra drills, or to use the CD with ds when I'm a little busy. (That way he can still do his assignment, even if I'm not there.)
HTH
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It hasn't been too confusing here, but I'm not sure how old your child is.
Ds started Rosetta Stone Spanish in 3rd grade, and Latin in 4th. Now he's in 6th grade and we're adding in So You Really Want To Learn Spanish. Next year, he wants to tackle Gereman.
I'd just try to start one at a time, if possible. Latin one year, add Language #2 the following year, etc. If that's not possible, I'd try to start Latin in the summer, so that you're a good way into it when Spanish at the co-op starts.
Hillary
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A couple of years ago, dh was told we may be transferred to Sydney, Aus. within the next couple of months. They ended up not transferring us, but I still have a lot of the research I did.
There were several WTM homeschoolers in Australia, but I don't think any I e-mailed with were in Sydney.
It sounded like a WONDERFUL place to live, though! What a fantastic opportunity for your family!
Please send me an e-mail and I'll send you what I have.
Hillary
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Ds started doing these at about age 9. He's a strong reader.
I think reading level-wise, you'd probably be fine. But you may want to pick a Bible study and do it together, to see if she's really able to understand the lesson or do the work on her own. :)
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NO!
For an adult, sure. For a mature high school jr. or sr., sure - as long as parents are there.
11? Absolutely not.
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I taught school in 2 states from 1992-1998. I never had to have a TB test.
I recently asked about obtaining a substitute teaching license (!!!!) here in KS, and learned that a TB test is required. Your Dr. or the local health dept. can do it.
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Why do you participate in a co-op?
We wanted a chance for our children to have classes that were difficult to do on our own. Some of us wanted to offer classes that maybe intimidated other parents.
How often does the co-op meet?
Once a week, 14 weeks before Christmas, 14 weeks after.
What subjects are offered?
Choir, drama (we're doing an abridged version of "Annie"), Latin 1 and 2, Art (grades 1-12), Apologia Astronomy, PE, Spanish, beginning ballet (for ages 4-8), and FIAR.
What are the biggest advantages for you?
The opportunity for dc to take classes like choir and drama, that are hard to do at home. I also teach Latin, which forces me to stay on top of our Latin studies at home. :) I love accountability!
What are the disadvantages?
Having to be there every week (if you're teaching).
How did your co-op get started?
At the time, there were classes in town, but everything was at least $100 per child, per semester. We wanted to form classes that were affordable for homeschooling families.
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You know, I looked at doing this, but it didn't fit with our co-op's schedule.
Our co-op meets once a week, for 26 weeks during the year. The classes are an hour in length.
I couldn't figure out a way to fit Apologia into our time constraints. So we ended up not doing it.
My thinking was sort of along these lines:
1. Students would read an assigned number of pages at home.
2. Students would keep a notebook and write *short summnaries* of what they read.
3. In class, we'd discuss the material, share some of their writings and do the experiments, tests, quizzes, etc.
It would have been an AWFUL lot of reading at home, though. Parents would have had to really be on board with the amount of homework. It was clear that, if we could do it, this wasn't a "drop your child off at class, have fun for an hour, and forget about it until next week" sort of thing. parents would have to make sure their dc did the reading, etc., at home.
Maybe if you have more weeks and/or longer hours?
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Personally, I think if volunteers are not forthcoming programs should be cut, but I have not been able to find a church that will take a step that drastic. It does result, often, in a percentage of the body taking the services the church offers without being responsible to contribute in any way.
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Strider, when we lived in Wisconsin we attended a rather large (for that area) church. There were two services, and Sunday School for children during each service.
If there were not enough volunteers to teach a children's class, that class was closed. Period. Before the start of every new Sunday School year, the SS Director would announce, "The following classes will be closed unless more adults volunteer to help." 9 times out of 10 volunteers would come forward. Sometimes a class would close, and then open a couple of weeks later when there were volunteers.
I really appreciated and respected that step they took!
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Last year I bought from Land's End.
Wait! Wait! Keep reading! Don't let the idea of a mail-order swimsuit stop you.
Anyway, I looked at their selection and noted which suits I liked. I took my measurements, and then called Land's End. They have "swimsuit specialists" who look at your measurments and help you order for the perfect fit. In my case, my top piece and bottom pieces were different sizes, so she was able to order them separately.
I got the best fitting swimsuit I've ever owned. I'd absolutely order from them again, but only after talking with someone on the phone.
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"Otherwise Known As.... Sheila the Great!" by Judy Blume.
It's been years since I read this, but I read it aloud to a class of 4th graders because of the bragging issues. I don't remember having to edit much, but you may want to read a chapter ahead or something, just in case.
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I have a pair that I wear for certain outfits. A couple of the clingier items of clothing I wear with spanx.
I'm currently between a size 12 and a size 10. Size 12 pants are baggy. Size 10 fit perfectly, but I have a little "muffin top" action going on. So. When I'm wearing a clingy top, I'll wear the spanx to sort of smooth things out.
But every day? No.
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Are you "yada-yada"ing the soup?
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Amy, at at sit-down type restaurant like Chili's, IHOP, or Outback Steakhouse, I'd agree.
But at places like Subway or McDonalds? Really? You would tip 15% there? How?
The restaurant in the OP sounds like a Culvers or a Schlotzkey's Deli type of a restaurant. You order, they tell you your number. You get your drink and find a table while they fix your order. When your number is up they call you and you get your food. Like McDonalds or BK, except you have to wait a little longer to get what you ordered.
Why would I tip there?
Hillary
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We are *loving* the Horatio Hornblower series with Ioan Griffudd right now. Maybe not for Smidge yet, as Colson was a little nervous during battle scenes. (Nothing really graphic, but intense). Braden and I are loving them!
The Pink Panther cartoon collection on DVD are also a huge hit with the boys. As are shows like "Dukes of Hazzard" and "The A-Team."
Marc and I *loved* "Hot Fuzz." Also good were: "Once," "Heroes: Season 1," "Extras," and "The Office: BBC."
I don't really rent much for academics from Netflix, so I'll be curious to see what others recommend.
Hillary :)
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I watched it and didn't care much for it. I can't imagine what it would've been like without subtitles, though! LOL!
Can a voice coach help someone learn to sing who now sounds like a cat in pain?
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Yes, they can.
when I was looking for a voice teacher, I called the music department at the local university and asked for recommendations. You'll want to ask around for a teacher who knows about working with children's voices.
HIllary