tmstranger Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Does anyone know what is going on with their website? It says it is under construction/maintenance, but I was wondering if this is expected to take a long time. I've been checking for about a week... Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 If you need to order something, it looks like Rainbow Resource has Mosdos products. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmstranger Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 If you need to order something, it looks like Rainbow Resource has Mosdos products. Thanks...I wanted to look at samples, but I bet RR will have that, too...at least some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess4879 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) I have some samples (gr. 3-7) that I can email you as well, if you like, just send me a PM with your email addy. :) Edited to add, I can also try to dig up their email addy if you don't have it. If you email and ask for samples they send more than what is on their website. They are very helpful. Edited February 3, 2017 by Jess4879 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmstranger Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 I have some samples (gr. 3-7) that I can email you as well, if you like, just send me a PM with your email addy. :) Edited to add, I can also try to dig up their email addy if you don't have it. If you email and ask for samples they send more than what is on their website. They are very helpful. That's so sweet...If you have their email address, that is helpful. I'm mostly looking for grade 8, but possibly grade 5. Don't go to too much trouble to find it, though...I'm always so indecisive, so I can definitely wait. I was just getting antsy because their website has been down for a while. Stuck inside in cold February weather just makes you want to plan for next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Before the website went down they would not answer their phone and did not respond to voice mail or email. I heard another company bought them but don't know if that is true. I had purchased a resource CD that will not load on a newer operating system and have not been able to reach anyone. I'm very disappointed with Mosdos and hope they get their act together soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmstranger Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Before the website went down they would not answer their phone and did not respond to voice mail or email. I heard another company bought them but don't know if that is true. I had purchased a resource CD that will not load on a newer operating system and have not been able to reach anyone. I'm very disappointed with Mosdos and hope they get their act together soon. Yikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess4879 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 That's so sweet...If you have their email address, that is helpful. I'm mostly looking for grade 8, but possibly grade 5. Don't go to too much trouble to find it, though...I'm always so indecisive, so I can definitely wait. I was just getting antsy because their website has been down for a while. Stuck inside in cold February weather just makes you want to plan for next year! This is the email addy I have: mosdospress@moh1.org I found them very quick to respond. I will be so sad if they are closed and I will be quickly buying the other levels through RR! We love Mosdos here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmstranger Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 This is the email addy I have: mosdospress@moh1.org I found them very quick to respond. I will be so sad if they are closed and I will be quickly buying the other levels through RR! We love Mosdos here! Thank you! I emailed them, so hopefully I'll hear back, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess4879 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Thank you! I emailed them, so hopefully I'll hear back, too. I emailed RR quickly to see if they knew if Mosdos was out of business. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Ha, well this thread was enough to get me to hit "buy" on that next level I was contemplating... We've used grade 4 this year and DD has requested to continue on next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 When I search for Mosdos Press, I get a website called Mouse Ninjas. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estelleblue Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Thanks for asking this. Their website has been like that at least since Christmas. This doesn't sound promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmstranger Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 Thanks for asking this. Their website has been like that at least since Christmas. This doesn't sound promising. oh wow...I had no idea it had been that long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3girls4me Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Has anyone heard back from Mosdos or RR about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess4879 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Has anyone heard back from Mosdos or RR about this? No word from RR yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3girls4me Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 No word from RR yet.I just had a live chat online with RR and their understanding is that Mosdos is still in business but undergoing internal changes. They have been told that they, (RR), will still be able to sell Mosdos products in the future. And this is assuming that they are receiving accurate information. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess4879 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I just had a live chat online with RR and their understanding is that Mosdos is still in business but undergoing internal changes. They have been told that they, (RR), will still be able to sell Mosdos products in the future. And this is assuming that they are receiving accurate information. Good to know! :) I went ahead and ordered the other two levels I wanted, just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3girls4me Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Good to know! :) I went ahead and ordered the other two levels I wanted, just in case. Do you buy the student text, workbook and teacher's guide? Assuming I'll need them all. I may go ahead and purchase them also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess4879 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Do you buy the student text, workbook and teacher's guide? Assuming I'll need them all. I may go ahead and purchase them also. We just use the textbooks. *If* they were cheaper, I might have given the TG & Workbook a try...but the textbooks seriously have so much in them, I didn't feel like it was necessary to add more at these grades levels. We did start keeping Literature INB's, which has proven to be a great addition. We got these and I love them. :) https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Interactive-Notebook-Literature-745824 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) We also just use the textbook. There are plenty of comprehension/discussion questions, as well as writing assignments and projects (especially in the unit wrap-up). Also, the literary elements are explained/introduced at the beginning of each unit. Edited February 7, 2017 by alisoncooks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerforest Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 We did Jade level this year, and I bought the student textbook, workbook, and teacher's guide. We ditched the workbook pretty quickly. I liked the convenience of the teacher's guide when we sat down to discuss and there is a lot more info in it, but it's almost to the point of overwhelming at times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 For those who are saying the workbook is unnecessary... For a dysgraphic kid (trouble with the physical act of writing in this case), would the workbook mean less copying and/or less writing overall? I think Mosdos is associated with a private school in Cleveland (based on searching the internet for Mosdos Ohr Hatorah as listed in the copyright). It's an interesting search and may shed light on the reorganization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess4879 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) For those who are saying the workbook is unnecessary... For a dysgraphic kid (trouble with the physical act of writing in this case), would the workbook mean less copying and/or less writing overall? I think Mosdos is associated with a private school in Cleveland (based on searching the internet for Mosdos Ohr Hatorah as listed in the copyright). It's an interesting search and may shed light on the reorganization. The writing assignments included in the texts are optional. We use a separate writing and have only done a Mosdos assignment twice this year. I definitely wouldn't get the workbook for a child who struggles with writing. You can view samples at Rainbow Resource. The workbooks are basically fill in the blank, crosswords, etc to aid comprehension and vocabulary. We read just and discuss and I think the kids have gained a lot. The discussion questions are very good at making them think. Edited February 7, 2017 by Jess4879 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerforest Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I wouldn't recommend the workbook for a child with dysgraphia either. I found it to be a lot of busy work that I imagine would be easy to grade in a school environment. I had DD jot down her thoughts to the questions in the student text, but at least at the Jade level, they weren't writing assignments. It was more of a launching point for discussions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmstranger Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 Has anyone heard back from Mosdos or RR about this? Just to update on my end...I have not heard back from Mosdos. Glad to hear that RR expects them to stay in business, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess4879 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Just to update on my end...I have not heard back from Mosdos. Glad to hear that RR expects them to stay in business, though! I googled, as a previous poster mentioned, and it doesn't sound encouraging. The school is 14 million in debt. Not sure how much the school & texts are tied, but I'm doubly glad I just ordered the books I needed and won't have to worry about it. It sounds like there is still a long road to go for the school... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I googled, as a previous poster mentioned, and it doesn't sound encouraging. The school is 14 million in debt. Not sure how much the school & texts are tied, but I'm doubly glad I just ordered the books I needed and won't have to worry about it. It sounds like there is still a long road to go for the school... It sounds like school went into receivership and was bought by a philanthropic group. Agree that it doesn't sound good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmstranger Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 I finally received a response from Mosdos. They simply stated that they apologize for the delay, but they've been having some problems with the website. They expect to have it up and running again next week. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwdiaz Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I just went to look at the Opal level at RR. I'd not heard of Mosdos and was intrigued. However, RR has it listed as "unavailable from supplier". [emoji853] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess4879 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I got a response from RR that they were told that Mosdos was making changes with their printing company and as far as they (RR) knew Mosdos was expected to stay in business. It sounds like the company is giving out a LOT of mixed messages. I love their books, but am glad I have the levels I need and can wash my hands of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paceofnature Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Just wanted to update that their website is up and running again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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