|
Users viewing this topic:
none
|
|
Login  | |
|
October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/1/2008 11:46:44 PM
|
|
|
garsyt
Posts: 2231
Joined: 4/12/2005
From: the bottom of the laundry basket
Status: online
|
Okay it is October and I don't care to see another staple for a good long time! I spent the better part of my morning pulling staples out of walls in the school halls and taking down art projects. Then I spent several more minutes picking up all the staples I dropped on the floor after I learned that the schools sweepers can't pick them up. I came home and found a staple in my hair and one down my shirt lodged where it should not have been. I'm going to be dreaming of staples!
For me that means the start of play season for Ty, popcorn season for Ethan, and color guard tryouts for Aryn (if the music teacher decides to do them this month)
It also means Parent/Teacher conferences are coming up as well.
It is also tension time where Brian works. He just told me tonight that they are doing some "line shifting" which usually proceeds either a layoff or a hiring. Until the powers that be actually spill the beans and let folks know whats happening - things get tense. He did say that if there is a layoff it will most likely include a voluntary layoff first before they move to involuntary and that with all the new hires back in July, he's moved up a bit higher on the employee list.
Anyway - He's got two tests tomorrow - one for school and another at work.
Off to bed for me!
Blessings,
Garsy
_____________________________
My Blog: www.moredayslikethisplease.wordpress.com
|
|
|
|
|
RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/2/2008 2:28:44 AM
|
|
|
Roberta_
Posts: 6982
Joined: 9/28/2007
From: East Bay Area
Status: offline
|
Just popping in to say hello.
|
|
|
|
|
RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/2/2008 7:38:08 AM
|
|
|
momma_bee
Posts: 1227
Joined: 4/12/2005
Status: offline
|
Funny to hear you talk about hubby's tests instead of a kids.
|
|
|
|
|
RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/2/2008 8:23:26 AM
|
|
|
garsyt
Posts: 2231
Joined: 4/12/2005
From: the bottom of the laundry basket
Status: online
|
I had forgotten how jam-packed and busy 5th grade is! Aryn is in the middle of a BIG book project that is due tomorrow. She's got 3 more paragraphs to write and 3 more drawings to finish.
If you all could say a prayer for a classmate of Aryn's. Aryn's not exactly sure of what's going on, but C is in the hospital and I guess pretty sick. She's only 10 and has missed an entire week of school and is, from the way Aryn talks, is expected to miss quite a bit more.
It's cold enough here this morning that our furnace kicked in at about 5 AM. I think I'll make a carrot cake today and do some laundry later just to warm up the house before bedtime. It's amazing the amount of heat the dryer kicks out and how warm baking a cake can make your kitchen!
Blessings,
Garsy
_____________________________
My Blog: www.moredayslikethisplease.wordpress.com
|
|
|
|
|
RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/2/2008 9:13:35 AM
|
|
|
momma_bee
Posts: 1227
Joined: 4/12/2005
Status: offline
|
5th Grade hasn't picked up yet, but 9th grade may kill me.
I think I will need to start a thread about the school part of the problem, but the teenage - hormone part is making it worse.
|
|
|
|
|
RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/2/2008 10:04:43 AM
|
|
|
Kath
Posts: 17123
Joined: 2/28/2005
Status: online
|
Good morning!
Thanks for starting the new thread, Garsy. :)
I had school conferences yesterday for Mike. It went pretty well. However, he flunked two tests in English. Teacher said he is more concerned about homework than tests and Mike has a B in that. He says that homework is important because it helps them learn that they have to deal with work, tasks, every day and prepares them for real life.
I'm still waiting to hear about colleges for Mike. He wants to go to a place with a dorm. The school counselor says there are certain colleges in NE that deal with people with learning disabilities and he would have a coordinator there, too. He is determined to go to a 4 year college. I just don't know what to think. I don't want him to think he can't do it, and if he has a coordinator it will help, but a 2 year college is cheaper, where he could get the basics out of the way. But the counselor says she isn't sure they have accommodations for those with learning disabilities. So we'll see.
|
|
|
|
|
RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/2/2008 11:06:20 AM
|
|
|
coolfamily6
Posts: 255
Joined: 4/18/2005
Status: online
|
I have a conference today with the IPS Honors teacher mentioned in the "note" thread. Please pray that I will be able to listen and not just be annoyed (something that I struggle with).
My son is struggling with his adjustment to 6th grade. We have made an appointment with the OT just to be sure it doesn't have to do with his Sensory issues but I think he is just overwhelmed.
_____________________________
If your bible is a mess; your life won't be.
~Encouragement a mom gave to our children at our First Grader's Bible Ceremony!
|
|
|
|
|
RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/2/2008 12:31:31 PM
|
|
|
ladyingrace1979
Posts: 359
Joined: 3/14/2008
From: Fresno CA
Status: offline
|
O.K. I've decided I don't want to be a mommy any more, where do I go to resign? I've got two with ear infections (I know they are twins but do they have to do EVERYTHING together) my 13yo can't seem to get herself together. Tell me why it take 1 1/2 -2 hours for her to get ready for school?! Then she can't keep her school work together...arg. DH's MS is flaring up so he's not much help, I wind up taking care of him.
My 13 yo goes to a magnet program for performing arts, and all the cost for choir uniforms and their big trip are bad enough. Now the entire 8th grade is going on a field trip that costs $50. I give up!!!
O.K. I feel better now thanks for letting me rant
Kim Q
|
|
|
|
|
RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/2/2008 2:15:01 PM
|
|
|
Kath
Posts: 17123
Joined: 2/28/2005
Status: online
|
{{{Kim}}}
|
|
|
|
|
RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/3/2008 9:17:40 AM
|
|
|
emjayzee
Posts: 581
Joined: 4/11/2005
Status: offline
|
Hey folks! Just dropping in to share my school frustrations. I have one in 6th grade, 1st grade, and pre-K (3 different schools). Right now, I feel like the schools are competing to see who can get the fundraisers home first. Seriously, I get the same things from all 3 schools! I'm just going to have to put them in rotation, I guess.
My 1st grader is in a program called Reading Recovery. They identify students in Kindergarten who are struggling with reading skills and put them into this program in 1st grade for 20 weeks. At first, I was kind of defensive about it, but Gracen seems to be doing really great. He is bringing home 2-3 books a night, in addition to his classroom reading book, and he breezes through them. I think the biggest help for him is gaining confidence. He could do it last year, but would shut down when put on the spot (i.e. when they were evaluating skills). In Reading Recovery, he works one-to-one with a teacher every day which helps take some of teh anxiety out of it for him.
quote:
a 2 year college is cheaper, where he could get the basics out of the way. But the counselor says she isn't sure they have accommodations for those with learning disabilities. So we'll see.
Kath, I work at a community college and we have a disabilities specialist. I know that our college requires that accomodations be made in the classroom for students with learning disabilities. Isn't it the same there?
_____________________________
unicorns borrowed from Matthew Webber, copyright 2002
|
|
|
|
|
RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/3/2008 3:30:59 PM
|
|
|
Roberta_
Posts: 6982
Joined: 9/28/2007
From: East Bay Area
Status: offline
|
DD is having a hard time this year with peer pressure. A lot of her friends from last year, including her best friend she's made here, have turned to drugs. She's also upset because she's 15 and doesn't have a boyfriend, yet most of her friends do.
J-11 just turned 11 yesterday. She was on her scooter Tuesday night and fell and broke one of the bones in her left hand. She has a brace on it. She can't play the violin right now, which she loves to do. One of the kids in the hall bumped into her hand and it hurt. She cried. She's used to crying getting her whatever she wants. Worked great in elementary school. Now she's in middle school. She got teased and laughed at by many students. The teachers weren't mean to her, but they didn't show her the compassion that she is used to getting. Also, since she's right handed, she still has to do all of her school work.
J-8 is struggling too. Second grade is a lot harder than she thought it would be. The good news for J-8 is that she has a teacher who is much more of a disciplinarian this year. J-8 isn't getting away with as much and having to do her work. This teacher allows very few reasons for not getting work done.
|
|
|
|
|
RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/3/2008 11:06:52 PM
|
|
|
garsyt
Posts: 2231
Joined: 4/12/2005
From: the bottom of the laundry basket
Status: online
|
Hey everyone!
I'm exhausted! I was at school ALL day today.
The morning was helping out with kindergarten and got literacy packs out with the half day kindergarten classes. Then I pulled a few more things off the walls for the art teacher. Then in the afternoon I did some filing and sorting for Zoe's second grade teacher and some copying for Aryn's 5th grade teacher. Next week I'm in school likely only on Friday. I think Aryn might have a student council meeting on Tuesday, but I'm going to have Brian take her. So hopefully I'll get some time to scrapbook. I have a lot of challenges and projects I'm trying to finish including a birthday present for Aryn.
I know Aryn has at least 4 more book projects this year and at least 4 a year throughout middle school. But for Aryn these are so much fun that they don't seem like work. And she always chooses projects that are a bit of a challenge for her, but not so far fetched that they are impossible.
I think we are going to sleep in tomorrow morning and then go to the zoo one last time before it closes and maybe even get out and sell a bit more popcorn with Ethan. I do have to get some scrapbooking done tomorrow.
I'm really tired. Brian just got home with pizza about a half hour ago. All the kids are still up and right now I really don't care. I'm going to bed and Brian can put them to bed.
Oh one more thing. We found out today that Brian's dad had a mole removed from the top of his head a couple weeks ago and the results came back yesterday. It's cancerous. He's going in next week for more tests and to figure out a treatment plan. At this point they seem to think that the majority can be taken care of by using a laser to remove the lesions. Just say a prayer that it's been caught early enough and can be taken care of quickly and easily.
Okay - I'm off to bed.
Blessings,
Garsy
_____________________________
My Blog: www.moredayslikethisplease.wordpress.com
|
|
|
|
|
RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/4/2008 7:59:24 AM
|
|
|
momma_bee
Posts: 1227
Joined: 4/12/2005
Status: offline
|
You've got it Garsy.
DeeDee has a project to do soon. It is a 'book report' and she has to put items in a shoebox that relate to her book. Fine. 5 items. Fine, she knows what she wants to do. But she has about 5 weeks to do it. And, she said she doesnt' need to write and explaination WHY they are in there. From her description, it sounds like "drop them in and I'm done" and that seems a bit lightweight for 5th grade or anything I would call a book report.
Must talk to teacher.
|
|
|
|
|
RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/5/2008 12:00:56 PM
|
|
|
RepentanceIsRequired
Posts: 1111
Joined: 9/14/2005
From: Home is where the heart is.
Status: offline
|
I've just now stumbled on this thread, and I am glad I did.
I have two in school right now. Zach is in 2nd grade and Rae is in 1st. So far, amazingly, Zach is loving 2nd grade. I am very surprised. Last year he had the hardest time staying focused and getting his work done. The teachers were quick to say he may have attention "problems" but we know that is not the case. He is just a typical boy who's brain is stuck on playing video games. (we also have teachers who are quick to throw out the whole medication card when a kid doesn't fit the mold) ANYWAY, he is really enjoying school.
Rae told me something strange the other day. She said they have not started any Math yet. The first nine weeks is almost up. Seems odd to me. We have PT conference at the end of the month so I may ask her about this.
_____________________________
--Nicole--
If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.
|
|
|
|
|
RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/5/2008 3:57:12 PM
|
|
|
Kath
Posts: 17123
Joined: 2/28/2005
Status: online
|
{{{Garsy}}}
|
|
|
|
|
RE: October Chit-chat -PPS chat thread - 10/5/2008 6:10:14 PM
|
|
|
Kath
Posts: 17123
Joined: 2/28/2005
Status: online
|
Nicole, I remember reading in Womens where you were going to open a restaurant, and by your sig that you have done so. How is it going?
|
|
|
|
 New Messages |
 No New Messages |
 Hot Topic w/ New Messages |
 Hot Topic w/o New Messages |
 Locked w/ New Messages |
 Locked w/o New Messages |
|
 Post New Thread
Reply to Message
Post New Poll
Submit Vote
Delete My Own Post
Delete My Own Thread
Rate Posts |
|
|
Forum Tools
Printable Version
My dd is 13 (almost 14) and it takes her FOREVER to get ready, so I am empathize (sp).
Anyway, 1/2 the tests come from this book and the other half the teacher creates, she said they should balance out if DD has a rough time on the critical thinking ones.
And I really have nothing to whine about. Dh and I are struggling with church and where to attend. We attend a mega church and are missing that small church feeling. We made some spiritually immature decisions awhile back and can't seem to find peace as to where to attend. 
So as I was getting ready to take Ethan out on my own he gets all grumpy and tells Ethan not to get ready so I walk away. The next thing I know he's getting Ethan ready to go and getting dressed himself. He's out right now with Ethan. 