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Post by lahdeedah on May 28, 2019 11:59:30 GMT -6
Kinder orientation went well. Cadence is obsessed with the library. I thought there were 3 kindergarten classes, nope, 7!! They have a big common room that all of the classrooms feed off from just for the kindergarteners. I've never seen a set up like that. M’s preschool is set up like this I think. They call the common area a pod. Each lower grade and the pre-k has a pod. |
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Post by trtlcrzy on May 28, 2019 12:05:06 GMT -6
Big storms this morning, but cleared up for water play for the kids at least..not excited for packing water play stuff 2x a week for the rest of the summer. I forgot to thank my sis for a book about going to k that she sent up with my mom last week and she asked my mom if j got it. So now I'm nervous she is annoyed I'm ungrateful. She gave it to him when I wasnt around and read it to him..I just noticed it on the couch late last night. Why do I get such anxiety about if she is pissed? I guess I'll read it tonight and send a pic or something. Also have tball and then a team meeting tonight. Blerg. What do you have to send for water play? I wouldn’t stress about the book, you literally just got it. She can wait a few days for a thank you. |
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Post by kim22 on May 28, 2019 12:19:48 GMT -6
 Wow, that's...something. Way to adult drunk dude. Right? Technically, he could have sued their homeowner's insurance for payment, since the injury was on their property. Ridiculous. There needs to be a law that prohibits lawsuits against others for your own stupidity. |
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Post by tgrimes on May 28, 2019 12:24:22 GMT -6
Right? Technically, he could have sued their homeowner's insurance for payment, since the injury was on their property. Ridiculous. There needs to be a law that prohibits lawsuits against others for your own stupidity. Agreed. |
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Post by klong11 on May 28, 2019 12:31:00 GMT -6
klong11 glad it went well! how big is one class normally? The principal said they cap(maximum) at 22, and this past year they averaged 18-20. |
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Post by klong11 on May 28, 2019 12:31:52 GMT -6
klong11 glad it went well! how big is one class normally? The principal said they cap(maximum) at 22, and this past year they averaged 18-20. ETA: big difference from her current class of 12. |
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Post by nam2013 on May 28, 2019 12:35:30 GMT -6
The principal said they cap(maximum) at 22, and this past year they averaged 18-20. ETA: big difference from her current class of 12. Oh that’s awesome! Ds has 24 at the moment. Last year at the end it was 31. I still take my hat of to the teacher, a 24yo who handled it amazingly!!! |
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Post by snoopmommymom on May 28, 2019 13:02:32 GMT -6
klong11 i think o has 19 in his class and there are 7 classes. His teacher also has a full time teaching assistant. Will c’s have a TA?
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Post by snoopmommymom on May 28, 2019 13:03:11 GMT -6
peachsmama What is going to happen with your cousin and her kids when your grandma passes?
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Post by klong11 on May 28, 2019 13:10:06 GMT -6
klong11 i think o has 19 in his class and there are 7 classes. His teacher also has a full time teaching assistant. Will c’s have a TA? I'm not sure. They didn't say anything about TAs today. Maybe they will at meet the teacher in August. |
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Post by jewels on May 28, 2019 13:15:20 GMT -6
We did our orientation, I think they said they cap at 22 but try not to have classes that big. The principal right now said there will be 3 classes all at 16-17 each. He said that's his ideal class size so he hopes either no one else registers, or 17 more kids register so they have to create another class. But realistically, I figure a few more families will register late and the classes will each be closer to 20, which is what he has now and it's insane.
They said there are no assistants in the classes.
But I am excited, I hear amazing things about the school he'll be in.
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Post by klong11 on May 28, 2019 13:24:27 GMT -6
I'm just concerned because Cadence is used to a lot of attention from her teachers and once she starts kinder she isn't going to get as much one on one. It will be a big adjustment for her and I just hope she doesn't act out.
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Post by nam2013 on May 28, 2019 13:32:22 GMT -6
I'm just concerned because Cadence is used to a lot of attention from her teachers and once she starts kinder she isn't going to get as much one on one. It will be a big adjustment for her and I just hope she doesn't act out. I get that. I hope she will do just fine  . |
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Post by mwhip on May 28, 2019 13:36:58 GMT -6
Kinder orientation went well. Cadence is obsessed with the library. I thought there were 3 kindergarten classes, nope, 7!! They have a big common room that all of the classrooms feed off from just for the kindergarteners. I've never seen a set up like that. M’s preschool is set up like this I think. They call the common area a pod. Each lower grade and the pre-k has a pod. Evie's elementary school is set up like this is well. A common area/pod with bathrooms, then 4-5 classrooms off each pod, for all grade levels. Looking at it, I like the idea, keeps all the kids the same age, in the same area all day. From a taxpayer stand point, I hate it because instead of adding on to the school, they can't and just have to build additional schools. My small town now has 5 elementary schools because this is how they are building them. |
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Post by tgrimes on May 28, 2019 14:05:28 GMT -6
ETA: big difference from her current class of 12. Oh that’s awesome! Ds has 24 at the moment. Last year at the end it was 31. I still take my hat of to the teacher, a 24yo who handled it amazingly!!! Here most states have laws on student:teacher ratios by grade level. |
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Post by peachsmama on May 28, 2019 14:11:22 GMT -6
peachsmama What is going to happen with your cousin and her kids when your grandma passes? It will be the banks problem... she was diagnosed 4 years ago. They've chosen to have 3 kids since then with literally neither of them working in that time and let my dying grandmother take care of them. They know the kids are welcome- but they are not. |
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Post by kim22 on May 28, 2019 14:31:46 GMT -6
My kid’s class sizes are all over the place. DS1 had a large group with 29 kids in each of 2 kindergarten classes. They get an assistant when they hit 27. DD had 24 in kindergarten but the number has dropped to 14 in 3rd grade. 14 is not enough, especially because only 4 of them are girls. She also has 2 teachers and an aide in the class of 14.
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Post by tgrimes on May 28, 2019 14:33:48 GMT -6
My kid’s class sizes are all over the place. DS1 had a large group with 29 kids in each of 2 kindergarten classes. They get an assistant when they hit 27. DD had 24 in kindergarten but the number has dropped to 14 in 3rd grade. 14 is not enough, especially because only 4 of them are girls. S he also has 2 teachers and an aide in the class of 14. That's crazy. |
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Post by guster on May 28, 2019 14:50:49 GMT -6
Aside from war, old maid, and go fish, does anyone have another card game that’s a big hit with their kids? Is Rummy too complicated?
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Post by tgrimes on May 28, 2019 14:54:51 GMT -6
Aside from war, old maid, and go fish, does anyone have another card game that’s a big hit with their kids? Is Rummy too complicated? Slap jack? |
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Post by chrisy01 on May 28, 2019 15:03:15 GMT -6
Aside from war, old maid, and go fish, does anyone have another card game that’s a big hit with their kids? Is Rummy too complicated? Slap jack? LO loves slap jack and uno |
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Post by wineallthetime on May 28, 2019 15:12:30 GMT -6
I have a confession that's going to gross you all out. I'm disgusted with myself on this one. We went to my parents for a BBQ yesterday and I wore a cotton maxi dress. I'm... still wearing it. Like I slept in it and just kept it on today because I'm the worst.
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Post by guster on May 28, 2019 15:16:15 GMT -6
LO loves slap jack and uno Yes, uno is high stakes here! |
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Post by tgrimes on May 28, 2019 15:16:32 GMT -6
I have a confession that's going to gross you all out. I'm disgusted with myself on this one. We went to my parents for a BBQ yesterday and I wore a cotton maxi dress. I'm... still wearing it. Like I slept in it and just kept it on today because I'm the worst. Dude..... |
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Post by guster on May 28, 2019 15:19:44 GMT -6
I have a confession that's going to gross you all out. I'm disgusted with myself on this one. We went to my parents for a BBQ yesterday and I wore a cotton maxi dress. I'm... still wearing it. Like I slept in it and just kept it on today because I'm the worst. Lol! Are you changing your sheets for tonight? |
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Post by kim22 on May 28, 2019 15:25:09 GMT -6
The weather is holding out for now so looks like I’m going to have a least part of a tball game to go to. I hope it doesn’t pour on us though, I’ve already done my hair and make up for later. Still don’t know what I’m wearing.
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Post by wineallthetime on May 28, 2019 15:26:56 GMT -6
I have a confession that's going to gross you all out. I'm disgusted with myself on this one. We went to my parents for a BBQ yesterday and I wore a cotton maxi dress. I'm... still wearing it. Like I slept in it and just kept it on today because I'm the worst. Lol! Are you changing your sheets for tonight? Should I just sleep in it again? I kid. Washed allllll the things today and will wash myself soon. |
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Post by guster on May 28, 2019 15:31:22 GMT -6
Lol! Are you changing your sheets for tonight? Should I just sleep in it again? I kid. Washed allllll the things today and will wash myself soon. Lol! You’re too much! |
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Post by lfig on May 28, 2019 15:47:05 GMT -6
Hi! Had today off work but have been busy taking care of laundry and cleaning house. Tomorrow is a day off too but I have to take the dogs to the vet for their yearly check ups/shots. And stock up on interceptor and nexguard (goodbye monies).
Sierra started summer school today and then I had to pick her up early for her weekly OT appt. it’s an hour away and she fell asleep about 5 minutes before we got there and she was not happy about being woke up so she didn’t cooperate very well.
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Post by lfig on May 28, 2019 16:02:24 GMT -6
And can I just bitch about insurance for a moment? We have been waiting for approval for S to get home infusions for 6 weeks now. Today they finally responded that they want more information from the dr. Meanwhile, Sierras hand function is declining again because she is missing treatments. 🤬 Why the F do we pay so much money and get jerked around for so long while the person in need is suffering?! Ok, rant over....but I know some of you can certainly sympathize. Like tgrimes for sure. |
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