DawnM Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 To protest. I hate to say this, but I am thankful for the break. Trying not to get political, so I will make this all about ME! :lol: :driving: 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Ooh--what's going on? Just the facts... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 You're funny. Go you! :D Students exercising their right to protest. :patriot: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 To protest. I hate to say this, but I am thankful for the break. Trying not to get political, so I will make this all about ME! :lol: :driving: The year that I was teaching at the Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris, my students were on strike for part of the year. I solemnly turned up for each class, but then escaped to enjoy Paris. It was hard to be upset about the missing teaching hours. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historically accurate Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) Ooh--what's going on? Just the facts... Probably for A Day Without Immigrants. http://www.amny.com/news/politics/a-day-without-immigrants-protests-close-some-nyc-restaurants-stores-1.13132787 Edited February 16, 2017 by beckyjo 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Probably for A Day Without Immigrants. http://www.amny.com/news/politics/a-day-without-immigrants-protests-close-some-nyc-restaurants-stores-1.13132787 Yes, this. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Glad to see students taking an interest! (Though I'm sure some will just want to join in because it's a day off. ;) ) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 When I read the title I thought that you were homeschooling your 5 kids and 4 of them had the flu. Glad this wasn't about sick kids! 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Glad to see students taking an interest! (Though I'm sure some will just want to join in because it's a day off. ;) ) When I worked in Los Angeles, we had walk outs. We couldn't stop the students from walking out. What I saw was about half of them cared and had a cause, the rest just walked out because they wanted to skip school. I was glad they came for the attendance tally though as our school funds were based on attendance records taken during homeroom. Here they just didn't come. But the idea is different this time. Whole families are staying home. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 When I read the title I thought that you were homeschooling your 5 kids and 4 of them had the flu. Glad this wasn't about sick kids! hahahaha! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I'm wondering how things are going to go at my ds' school. News outlets are posting lists of businesses closed or having reduced service. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momacacia Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Okay, I'll be a bad mom and say that I kind of like it when the kids are sick...we watch movies, cuddle and nap. Way better than school. 😂 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Okay, I'll be a bad mom and say that I kind of like it when the kids are sick...we watch movies, cuddle and nap. Way better than school. 😂 Yeah. I still have to be at work, but it sure it nicer/calmer today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Not unusual here, its the day before a four day weekend and ski prices arent jacked until tomorrow. The 18 inches of snow in the last week make it an attractive day to skip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Not unusual here, its the day before a four day weekend and ski prices arent jacked until tomorrow. The 18 inches of snow in the last week make it an attractive day to skip Oh, I am sure they are showing their solidarity for the cause! :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Oh, I am sure they are showing their solidarity for the cause! :lurk5: Lol. I don't think it matters too much. Everyone here is an immigrant, whether they are the generation that immigrated or a descendant. And its February, so those who most recently immigrated aren't here anyone..they spend the winter back home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 As a WAHM, I'm super glad that the 3 immigrants and 1 first-generation American who live here all went to work / school! :P 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Lol. I don't think it matters too much. Everyone here is an immigrant, whether they are the generation that immigrated or a descendant. And its February, so those who most recently immigrated aren't here anyone..they spend the winter back home. That isn't true here. They don't leave for the winter. And they are protesting more than just being an immigrant, but again, it is political. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 As a WAHM, I'm super glad that the 3 immigrants and 1 first-generation American who live here all went to work / school! :p I didn't realize *today* was the day without an immigrant day until just a moment ago (after I took Celery to speech therapy at school... oops. I should've at least told everyone I saw in the hallway that I wasn't really there). I did just tell my wife (who is working from home for whatever reason again) that I shouldn't be here and that she should have to deal with the kids and just tell her employer she'll get less done because it's day without an immigrant. But, realistically, if I leave the house without the kids, or just ignore them the rest of the day, she'll just turn on the TV for them, so it's not like that would be very useful. So, anyhow... I'm not here today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 When I worked in Los Angeles, we had walk outs. I was glad they came for the attendance tally though as our school funds were based on attendance records taken during homeroom. Here they checked after lunch too just for truancy records. The schools are not an open campus but not hard to sneak out of campus and skip class. I heard some schools were checked, maybe those high truancy ones. We are at a state university campus tagging along a work trip. Campus is full of students and classrooms are full. The recreational center is definitely full of people on treadmills. It is raining here at Central Coast region. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Here they checked after lunch too just for truancy records. The schools are not an open campus but not hard to sneak out of campus and skip class. I heard some schools were checked, maybe those high truancy ones. We are at a state university campus tagging along a work trip. Campus is full of students and classrooms are full. The recreational center is definitely full of people on treadmills. It is raining here at Central Coast region. It may have changed since I have been gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I wish I'd remembered, I'd have let DSD stay home. I am bad at planning, I need milk and medicine and I don't think I can wait until after midnight.... but we're going to try. Luckily this reminded me to mark March 8th on my bullet journal so I don't forget. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 I wish I'd remembered, I'd have let DSD stay home. I am bad at planning, I need milk and medicine and I don't think I can wait until after midnight.... but we're going to try. Luckily this reminded me to mark March 8th on my bullet journal so I don't forget. What is March 8th? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Lol. I don't think it matters too much. Everyone here is an immigrant, whether they are the generation that immigrated or a descendant. And its February, so those who most recently immigrated aren't here anyone..they spend the winter back home. Um, people who immigrate to another country are, by definition, home. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Oh, that's a relief. I thought this was going to be another story about a school needing to shut down to decontaminate from that awful stomach flu that's making the rounds. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Lol. I don't think it matters too much. Everyone here is an immigrant, whether they are the generation that immigrated or a descendant. And its February, so those who most recently immigrated aren't here anyone..they spend the winter back home. there is a difference between coming legally - and coming illegally. or even coming legally on a visa, and refusing to leave. my x-sil came here legally (she is now a citizen). the worst "discrimination" she got, was from other hispanics. They also automatically assumed she was here illegally. she had many many many offers of help to scam the system.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Um, people who immigrate to another country are, by definition, home. Okaaaay. I personally am not going to go there with my neighbors that phrase it that way. I respect their words and will leave it at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Okay, I'll be a bad mom and say that I kind of like it when the kids are sick...we watch movies, cuddle and nap. Way better than school. 😂 The problem is then you, the mom, get sick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 What is March 8th? March 8th link is to a CNN article. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 March 8th link is to a CNN article. Oh gosh, I don't know if I can do it. What if you are FOR women but also FOR public education, and you work in public education? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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