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  1. 22 hours ago, Spryte said:

    Three sizes of wardrobes! Yes. Oh my goodness, I thought it was just me.

    Are you down to one size? That’s so brave! And impressive. Nice job.

    No, I kept some things from each size, but only things I actually like and would wear again. A lot was stuff I bought on clearance in a hurry when I went back to teaching 5 years ago - dressy tops that I don’t like (clingy polyester). 
    but only one size I kept in the closet- rest in tubs in basement 

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  2. And as far as the shoes- I just had to donate a pair of Brooks that fit like 6 months ago but a style I rarely wear that were like new. Sigh.

    Went through all my clothes today ( I own 3 sizes of wardrobes) & culled so much stuff. 

    Now only have things that actually fit in my closet at least.

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  3. 4 hours ago, Kassia said:

    I've been on hold for this book for a long time at the library - I think I'm still in the 300s on the hold list.  Everyone seems to really like it, but I'm so picky that I don't have high expectations.  

    It wasn’t “spectacular” but I did like it. Haven’t read much from that time period when I was born.  My SIL bought it and I read it after her. 

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  4. Just finished Kristin Hannah’s The Women about female nurses in Vietnam. I liked it but tough subject. Quick day and a half read.

    Finished listening to Coal River (historical fiction) and First Lie Wins (quick thriller).

    Just started Steven King’s 11/22/63- it’s 30 hours on audio so will take quite a few commutes to finish!

    Not sure what to read next from my library stack- Heaven and Earth Grocery Store is due first so probably that or The Six about female astronauts.

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  5. Ok, I’ll reword.

    the story is sweet. And it’s too bad that the bus driver had to do it because schools insist on continuing these dress up days that make kids feel bad about themselves and make people barely earning enough money feel like they need to spend it to make kids not feel bad.

    This happens every single day in every single school. Not necessarily dress up days- teachers, aides, bus drivers, recess monitors, etc spending their own money to provide students with: snow pants, coats, socks, boots, sneakers, back packs, snacks, hygiene products, food for dinner, etc. 

    our aides, bus drivers, monitors, etc make minimum wage with no benefits or insurance and yet still but coats and other gear for students at least weekly

     

     

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  6. This is sweet.
    And  now how about public schools stop othering poor kids with a ton of stupid dress up days each year?! 


    signed- public school teacher who doesn’t participate in dress up days and every single time reminds my students that it’s ok if they choose not to (or can’t, etc)

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  7. 15 minutes ago, Ottakee said:

    Great ideas.  Thanks.   I also need some super lightweight shorts with liner or ??? For summer backpacking swimwear.

    we will be heading to backpack an island.  I can’t hike in shorts but will want something decent (aka not see through when wet) to go in the lake with that will also be quick dry….and super lightweight 

    The ll bean vista camp shorts maybe? No liner but super light weight.

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  8. 8 hours ago, maize said:

    There are probably dozens of kids at her school right now carrying the covid virus and not masking. At this point I really doubt she is benefitting anyone at all by masking.

    If she were visiting someone with low immunity, I would still have her mask. But at school? I don't think there is any benefit at all--to anyone--that would offset potential social awkwardness. Anyone who might possibly be exposed by her has a very high probability of being exposed the same week to several other people carrying the virus. You are keeping her home through the most infectious stage. I genuinely think that is enough. 

    And this is why my children and myself as a teacher keep getting covid.

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  9. On 2/2/2024 at 4:17 PM, ktgrok said:

    You know, I may just do this....if we don't get to the final unit or two, it's not the end of the world, and it would be because we did a LOT of other stuff. And spent a lot of time on Native issues/events, added in the History Smasher's Mayflower and History Smasher's American Revolution, etc. We spent much more time on those topics, as well as pre Columbian topics, so it makes sense we wouldn't cover as much of more modern history. Maybe I'll ask HER what unit or two she'd want to skip. 

    Oh, I'll look. I might even try emailing them. 

    (Deleted for privacy)…

    Social studies “class” doesn’t need to be working through a curriculum/textbook 🙂

    sounds like she has a great program going!

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  10. In the path of totality so planning to view from our back yard since events will be crowded.

    Local schools are in a kerfluffle trying to decide what to do since it’s at dismissal time. Most are either doing a half day or full day off for kids. They’re saying staff has to work all day but I suspect we actually are told to go ahead and leave early. A lot of us already put in for the day off anyways.


    I was able to secure a grant for eclipse teaching materials and viewing glasses for our whole district!  
     

    that said it will probably be cloudy here- our weather is terrible that time of year

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