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Post by snoopmommymom on May 3, 2018 14:36:21 GMT -6
I’m sorry about your grandma gusterHappy anniversary to you too yummeecookeexolastunicornxo what are the class sizes there? In nyc it’s 32 but the district I’m in now it’s only 25 for high school. What a dream! tgrimes i actually thought the starting teacher salaries in ok were more like 24k. I’ve been struggling to keep up here. Work is continuing to be a cluster and some of the people i manage bitches. I really should have job searched on my sick day off today but i slept. I really needed it. Yesterday after a terrible work meeting i felt my body being in a sort of fight or flight mode.
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Post by vino on May 3, 2018 14:41:22 GMT -6
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Post by xolastunicornxo on May 3, 2018 14:41:44 GMT -6
@trgimes it’s disgusting. We’re 49th in the nation. @snoopmonmymom one of the demands during the walkout was a ratio of 25:1 class size and 250:1 for counselors. Right now we have class sizes in the 40+ and our counseling ratio is something like 932:1. And then they wonder why kids fall through the cracks.
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Post by tgrimes on May 3, 2018 14:41:46 GMT -6
tgrimes i actually thought the starting teacher salaries in ok were more like 24k. I’ve been struggling to keep up here. Work is continuing to be a cluster and some of the people i manage bitches. I really should have job searched on my sick day off today but i slept. I really needed it. Yesterday after a terrible work meeting i felt my body being in a sort of fight or flight mode. It depends on where in OK you are. The $32k was for the school district my sister works in. I'm sorry your work currently sucks.
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Post by vino on May 3, 2018 14:42:34 GMT -6
Snoop, I’ve been thinking about you and how work has been going; sorry that it doesn’t seem to be improving. Have you heard anything about the funding for positions next year?
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Post by snoopmommymom on May 3, 2018 14:51:42 GMT -6
Snoop, I’ve been thinking about you and how work has been going; sorry that it doesn’t seem to be improving. Have you heard anything about the funding for positions next year? The funder keeps going back and forth about keeping the same numbers or down sizing. Personally I’d like to downsize a little to shake things up and reorganize which team people are on.
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Post by tgrimes on May 3, 2018 14:53:36 GMT -6
@trgimes it’s disgusting. We’re 49th in the nation. @snoopmonmymom one of the demands during the walkout was a ratio of 25:1 class size and 250:1 for counselors. Right now we have class sizes in the 40+ and our counseling ratio is something like 932:1. And then they wonder why kids fall through the cracks. I've seen some reports of the averages for the states but those numbers have to be inflated though. I know some of them were including private school salaries. This one is from last year but there's no way these numbers can be correct: www.app.com/story/news/investigations/data/2017/08/01/states-who-pay-teachers-the-most/495826001/It shows OK is at $41k.
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Post by tgrimes on May 3, 2018 14:54:19 GMT -6
Snoop, I’ve been thinking about you and how work has been going; sorry that it doesn’t seem to be improving. Have you heard anything about the funding for positions next year? The funder keeps going back and forth about keeping the same numbers or down sizing. Personally I’d like to downsize a little to shake things up and reorganize which team people are on. Form everything I've heard, I think that is a good idea.
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Post by cagoldi on May 3, 2018 15:10:39 GMT -6
@trgimes it’s disgusting. We’re 49th in the nation. @snoopmonmymom one of the demands during the walkout was a ratio of 25:1 class size and 250:1 for counselors. Right now we have class sizes in the 40+ and our counseling ratio is something like 932:1. And then they wonder why kids fall through the cracks. I don't even know why they bother having counselors at all with that ratio. Did you see your governor hanging with those white supremacists earlier in the week?
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Post by cagoldi on May 3, 2018 15:12:24 GMT -6
Sorry to hear things continue to be so terrible at work, snoopmommymom. That's such an awful feeling. peachsmama that's great it got into the hands of an honest person who sent it back.
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Post by mwhip on May 3, 2018 15:13:13 GMT -6
Alex lost his wallet on Tuesday. We cancelled all his cards and reordered and I got him cash to get through. But he also had $150 in cash for his truck project in it and he was very upset to lose that. He literally never carries cash and never loses his wallet. But of course they both happen on the same day. Well I just got the mail and someone found it and sent it to us! And everything was in it! So sweet of them! I saved their address and am going to pick up a card and gift card. They even sent it priority so it got here fast. This somewhat restores my faith in humanity.
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Post by flamingo on May 3, 2018 16:00:50 GMT -6
Hey snoopmommymom , sorry for the rough patch at work. I hope things either improve through a re-org or you can use this as a launch-pad to find something better. Those class sizes are insane xolastunicornxo . In FL it's mandated for elementary to be at 20:1, I believe. Might be 22 but definitely less than even 25. 20-21 is what I had growing up (granted, private schools so different situation) but that number makes sense to me from a work load/attention/class management standpoint. eta: I just checked and ours are lower than I thought...18:1 for preK thru 3rd, 22 in 4th-8th, and 25 9th-12th.
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Post by Sunny41 on May 3, 2018 16:46:25 GMT -6
I'm livid! E just told us his teachers told him his headband was a girl's headband or had girls colors
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Post by trtlcrzy on May 3, 2018 16:47:03 GMT -6
Hey guys. We ran errands this morning and then H had her spring program at school this afternoon. She did great! DH should be home from work soon, then it’s supper and I’m going to go into work for a couple hours. guster I’m sorry your grandma isn’t doing well tgrimes that list looks like average salaries so that probably includes the ones that have been teaching forever, not just people starting out.
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Post by xolastunicornxo on May 3, 2018 16:58:44 GMT -6
cagoldi yes. He’s such an asshat. And those white supremacists we’re down at our capital swearing and spitting at our teachers.
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Post by kim22 on May 3, 2018 17:32:07 GMT -6
We just had a massive downpour out of nowhere in the middle of baseball. Both boys had games, DD was at the playground with friends, and my dad was walking C around. I was by T at tball, so I grabbed him and ran to collect everyone else. The big boys took cover at the snack bar. I came home with 3 kids but DH and my oldest are still there. I'm so glad I left the puppy home tonight.
The baby is very hoarse today but otherwise is acting fine. Anyone have any experience with that? I guess if he's still this way tomorrow, I will call the doctor.
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Post by tgrimes on May 3, 2018 18:22:17 GMT -6
Hey guys. We ran errands this morning and then H had her spring program at school this afternoon. She did great! DH should be home from work soon, then it’s supper and I’m going to go into work for a couple hours. guster I’m sorry your grandma isn’t doing well tgrimes that list looks like average salaries so that probably includes the ones that have been teaching forever, not just people starting out. Dude, I know that it’s averages. Lol. My point was, I call bullshit. My sister has been with her district over 5 years with no raise. Technically to meet the average, she’d have to be with the district 15 years, but if you haven’t received a raise in 5-10 years, you’d have to be with the district a hell of a long time. Her district, nor her kids’ district, have teachers that have been with the district over 20 years.
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Post by wedding on May 3, 2018 18:33:37 GMT -6
I'm livid! E just told us his teachers told him his headband was a girl's headband or had girls colors You sure it was a teacher? I’d just clarify with someone other than a four yo before I burn it down. But C also makes shit up all the time so...
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Post by Sunny41 on May 3, 2018 18:36:28 GMT -6
guster I'm sorry about your grandmother tallb I'm glad she's ok and your sister was able to get home peachsmama people can be great sometimes!
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Post by Sunny41 on May 3, 2018 18:44:45 GMT -6
I'm livid! E just told us his teachers told him his headband was a girl's headband or had girls colors You sure it was a teacher? I’d just clarify with someone other than a four yo before I burn it down. But C also makes shit up all the time so... Yeah. I'm not burning things down yet but I do think that the words girl colors came out of their mouths. It was probably trying to explain why someone else said it was a girl headband. I'm really thankful that he is confident enough to not be bothered by it and still wear what he likes. But my friends kid loves purple and doesn't handle this type of comment well. Eta. I've had some other issues with the teachers the past few weeks and I think he needs a break from the room
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Post by Sunny41 on May 3, 2018 18:52:10 GMT -6
snoopmommymom this has been a great opportunity for you after deciding to go back to work. I hope it restructures for the better or that it helps you find a great job.
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Post by peachsmama on May 3, 2018 18:54:14 GMT -6
yummeecookee does your first floor have alot of natural light? The paint guy told me that the lazy grey can get washed out and look almost white in natural light. But it was my favorite of the 3.
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Post by yummeecookee on May 3, 2018 19:01:42 GMT -6
yummeecookee does your first floor have alot of natural light? The paint guy told me that the lazy grey can get washed out and look almost white in natural light. But it was my favorite of the 3. Yes, we do get a lot of natural light in the areas we have the Lazy Grey. I am kind of stunned your paint guy told you that. We have it in the stairwell too and we got nervous about how dark it looked so changed to another color in the foyer bc we didn’t want it looking too dark throughout the house. It is very far from white IMO.
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Post by tallb on May 3, 2018 19:05:32 GMT -6
@trgimes it’s disgusting. We’re 49th in the nation. @snoopmonmymom one of the demands during the walkout was a ratio of 25:1 class size and 250:1 for counselors. Right now we have class sizes in the 40+ and our counseling ratio is something like 932:1. And then they wonder why kids fall through the cracks. I've seen some reports of the averages for the states but those numbers have to be inflated though. I know some of them were including private school salaries. This one is from last year but there's no way these numbers can be correct: www.app.com/story/news/investigations/data/2017/08/01/states-who-pay-teachers-the-most/495826001/It shows OK is at $41k. I think it is average. MD pays relatively well and I started at step 3 making $39k in 2005. So by now I'd prob $55ish by now based on the scales and additional credits and lists the average to be $61k, so that sounds about right. Sad that this is decent for the country. Hardest job I've ever had.. EtA: I'm not sure private pays better. At least in MD, public pays more and has better benefits bc of unions.
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Post by tgrimes on May 3, 2018 19:25:44 GMT -6
I think it is average. MD pays relatively well and I started at step 3 making $39k in 2005. So by now I'd prob $55ish by now based on the scales and additional credits and lists the average to be $61k, so that sounds about right. Sad that this is decent for the country. Hardest job I've ever had.. EtA: I'm not sure private pays better. At least in MD, public pays more and has better benefits bc of unions. It definitely depends on the private school. We have some around here that pay exceptionally well. Also, charter schools. I was hired at Kipp in 2010. Long story. But they hired me at $50k. Public teachers at that time were making $40k.
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Post by peachsmama on May 3, 2018 20:01:15 GMT -6
yummeecookee does your first floor have alot of natural light? The paint guy told me that the lazy grey can get washed out and look almost white in natural light. But it was my favorite of the 3. Yes, we do get a lot of natural light in the areas we have the Lazy Grey. I am kind of stunned your paint guy told you that. We have it in the stairwell too and we got nervous about how dark it looked so changed to another color in the foyer bc we didn’t want it looking too dark throughout the house. It is very far from white IMO. Well that makes my decision for me. It was the prettiest of all the ones I saw. I think I'll do that basically through the whole house. The boys want blue so I need to find a good blue for their room. I don't like light or bright blue but I also don't want to darken the room.. flamingo any colors spring to mind? I like a more navy or greyish blue but it has to read blue to a 4 and 2 year old lol. So not to grey.
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Post by peachsmama on May 3, 2018 20:03:11 GMT -6
My uncle just left to go back to Arkansas. He's been here since last Friday. He's the type of family that you hate to see go. We don't tell the extended family that he's in town so we don't have to share him lol. I can't wait until I have a guest room and he can stay with us.
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Post by kim22 on May 3, 2018 20:17:34 GMT -6
My teaching salary has doubled since I started in 2003 but my take home pay has only increased by $400 a paycheck. We used to get incredible medical benefits for nothing but now we pay 30%. I don't even pay that because we opt out and use DH's.
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Post by flamingo on May 4, 2018 5:23:17 GMT -6
Yes, we do get a lot of natural light in the areas we have the Lazy Grey. I am kind of stunned your paint guy told you that. We have it in the stairwell too and we got nervous about how dark it looked so changed to another color in the foyer bc we didn’t want it looking too dark throughout the house. It is very far from white IMO. Well that makes my decision for me. It was the prettiest of all the ones I saw. I think I'll do that basically through the whole house. The boys want blue so I need to find a good blue for their room. I don't like light or bright blue but I also don't want to darken the room.. flamingo any colors spring to mind? I like a more navy or greyish blue but it has to read blue to a 4 and 2 year old lol. So not to grey. Do you happen to get the Pottery Barn kids catalogue? There is a color in there I loved; medium blue shade but with lots of grey. Let me see if I can find it online, I recycled my catalogue earlier this week ETA: I think it’s Sherwin Williams ‘Distance’, 6243. Looked fantastic in photos.
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Post by peachsmama on May 4, 2018 9:50:20 GMT -6
I don't but I can go grab a sample from them. Thanks! Well that makes my decision for me. It was the prettiest of all the ones I saw. I think I'll do that basically through the whole house. The boys want blue so I need to find a good blue for their room. I don't like light or bright blue but I also don't want to darken the room.. flamingo any colors spring to mind? I like a more navy or greyish blue but it has to read blue to a 4 and 2 year old lol. So not to grey. Do you happen to get the Pottery Barn kids catalogue? There is a color in there I loved; medium blue shade but with lots of grey. Let me see if I can find it online, I recycled my catalogue earlier this week ETA: I think it’s Sherwin Williams ‘Distance’, 6243. Looked fantastic in photos.
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