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Tammi K

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  1. Thanks everyone for input and ideas. The situation stemmed from a recent discussion about who is and who isn't a homeschooler. In my youngest child's case, the school he is most interested in handles both types of students in the same way. All applicant are encouraged to educate beyond the classroom so the application allows for explanation of academic methodology from everyone. So, it isn't an issue for us. However, there was a recent discussion about 'ignoring the umbrella aspect and just applying as a home-schooler.' And, I was wondering about the broader thoughts of making a choice one way of the other. The biggest contention was defining the term home-schooler. It's not as obvious as it seems. Lots of interesting thoughts here.
  2. Even if the child has never stepped foot in any kind of classroom and all education has been directed and imparted by a parent?
  3. We use 'hoodie' and 'jumper'. It makes life less ambiguous.
  4. Whose legal definition? IS there a generally recognized 'legal definition' of a home-schooler? I found this definition on USLegal.com: "Homeschooling is the process of teaching one's children in the home instead of sending them to a school." So, by that definition, both students would be home-schoolers. eta: I hit post too soon.
  5. So, you are basing your answer solely on who pays for the curriculum?
  6. Let's suppose, for the purposes of argument, your child does K-12 ( or Acellus, or Compass Learning) independently. You pay out of pocket, use the curriculum, and teach your child. At the end of high school, you create the transcript. Let's suppose Suzie's kiddo uses K-12 (or Acellus, or Compass Learning, or any of the other resource providers that also offers an option to maintain grades) through a cyber school. The state pays for it, she uses it to teach her child. At the end of the day, the State or company has created her transcript. Which one of these children can apply to college as a 'home-schooler' or can both? Neither child has ever stepped inside a b&m school and Mom has always done all the teaching. Can both Moms equally claim to have 'homeschooled' their child? Is the child who used a cyber-school ethically required to submit a transcript from the school as a 'public-schooler'. Would you feel the same if both moms used eclectic curricula chosen for their child from an assortment of sources but one still had a cyber or charter umbrella? Consider that the reason for wanting to be a 'home-schooler' is because there are some colleges that look favorably upon kids educated at home. I understand that post-secondary classes must follow a student but do you feel that a public school transcript must?
  7. My son slipped on some ice last week and put a 3 corner tear in the knee of his suit. It was a gift from us to him and while it wasn't a $3,000 Italian made suit, it was pretty pricey for us and he loved it. Unfortunately, it isn't possible to replace the pants and apparently it is NOT done to wear a pin stripe jacket with another pair of pants ( huh, who knew?) That leaves us with having the repair re-woven. There is no one in Anchorage that does this kind of work. So, I need suggestions of anywhere in the country where I might be able to send them. If anyone knows of a place that does repair re-weaves, please let me know. Thanks
  8. I just bought a pack of them at Walmart a few days ago.
  9. I've played one of the games from the last one you listed. My son and his girlfriend have played 3 of them. We enjoyed them. Of course, it's not the same as a real escape room, but it is fun and you do need to process the clues and figure out codes and other challenges. I think a group of teens would enjoy it.
  10. Silk scarves - a typical Waldorf toy. My kids loved them. Dress up, fantasy play, you name it. My youngest son even went through a phase where they were tied into a bundle and were called 'Baby JoAnn".
  11. I haven't seen her lately. It is concerning. Hopefully she is just taking some time after Thanksgiving to enjoy her family.
  12. I don't want to 'like' that since that sounds scary. But, sorry I confused you with someone else.
  13. I don't remember who posted. Was it MedicMon? Has there been an update?
  14. I find it comforting to know that my kitten is not the only psycho one likely to utterly destroy my tree. At least we can all commiserate together, right? :crying:
  15. Sending lots of prayers that you will receive effective treatment and will put this behind you quickly. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:
  16. Me too!!!! It's slow, it hangs, it's utterly annoying and the font size and style is hard to read.
  17. Different camps, different places...I've song both.
  18. Our house is a split foyer with an addition on top. We set the downstairs thermostat at 62. Our house is weirdly upside down. The 'downstairs' is really the basement which is our bedroom, sitting room, and the living room. We would probably keep it cooler but it gets too damp and the floor gets damp to the point of mildew. I spend most of my time in the 'sitting room'. The second floor is the kitchen and kid's rooms. We keep it at 65 instead of 62 up there because the kids are swamp blossoms and will whinge about being too cold even though ds will frequently sit at the table in shorts and bare feet. DH is frequently know to say, "If you're cold, go put on some clothes!" DD has a snake so the reptile light really heats her room. The up-upstairs ( isn't weird what you end up calling things?) is a huge family room built over the garage. It has a gas heater. The kids turn it on to the preferred level when they go up there. If a parent goes up at some point, almost inevitably, the parent will turn it down about 10 degrees. :coolgleamA: edit to add: Right now, it's about 17F outside and 62 inside. I'm currently wearing a short sleeve t-shirt and a pair of stretch pj pants and I'm perfectly warm. When I go to bed tonight, I'll crack the window a bit.
  19. Seems like there are a lot of us wondering the same thing. Thinking good thoughts for your family.
  20. I think speaking to a manager should be reserved for cases of rude or aggressive behavior or perhaps dishonesty from an employee. I would never both a manager because an employee misunderstood my order. Besides, I don't think there is nearly enough evidence in your post to indicate the employee is ignorant of fractions. He may simply have misunderstood what you were asking. I certainly would think he would be entitled to the benefit of any doubt.
  21. https://www.smilemakers.com/germ-squad-action-tops.html https://www.smilemakers.com/germ-squad-backpack-pulls.html https://www.smilemakers.com/silly-germs-stickers.html https://www.etsy.com/market/biology_stickers You might also check at local health dept or doctor's offices. They may have rolls of stickers or treasure box toys to pass out. They may have some ideas for sources. Edit: Just adding more as I find them.
  22. Cool. I'll keep an eye open for ideas. But, I really want to hear about this co-op class!!!
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