jnka825
Cathlete
Hey guys. Sorry I fell off the grid. I hate being on the computer at this point. By the time I get my work done, the boys' work done and then emails and what not, I don't want to even look at a keyboard or screen. I have been keeping up with my workouts and runs. I am on a streak and have worked out every day since last Friday. Being as though all the races have been cancelled for the foreseeable future, I signed up for NYSVR 434, which is is New York State Virtual Run 434. The virtual starting line is Niagara Falls Square and the finish line is Times Square, which adds up to 434 miles. The "race" is from May 15th to Sept. 15th. Yesterday I kicked it off with 6 miles. Today I added another 3. Tomorrow is my long run. DH is doing it with me , but he is aiming for the shorter distance of 270 (there are different distances to cover). I figure this is a way to stay focused and motivated on running and preparing for possible fall races. If things are better, I might run Philly again in November. I won't sign up until late fall though, if I decide to do it.
So get this. . . I am on the report card committee in my district. We have had virtual meetings about what to do with grading since we are on distance learning until the end of the year. My superintendent came up with a plan that we would grade in bands: 85-100 would be 100 on the report card, 70-84 would be an 85, 60-70 would be a 70, and 0-64 would be a 65. That's right ZERO to 64 would be a 65. So a kid can do absolutely NOTHING and pass. We voiced our concerns that this is not fair or right. We told admin we would never fail a child who had dire circumstances, but personally, 10% of my students are doing nothing and when I've contacted parents/kids they tell me they sleep all day and play video games all night and they cannot get the kids to do the work. So kids who choose to do nothing are going to pass? Yes, that is correct. WHY BOTHER! Even though we fought against it, my superintendent approved his plan, stating he worked with us. . . uh, no you didn't. You didn't listen to a word we said, and now everyone will pass even if they do nothing. How many kids do you think are going to stop doing work when they hear that? I'm DONE! I will not be making any more phone calls, emails, etc. I will post work and whoever does it, I will grade it. I am not chaining myself to this computer anymore either. Clearly, it does not matter. And what if we have to go back to distance learning again? Do you think kids will do anything if we have another round of this! Sorry, I had to rant. Another reason I couldn't post on the computer because I had to walk away from it. . . run away from it.. Thank God the weather is nice out!
Belinda- I cannot believe your supermarket shelves are still not stocked. Our shelves on Long Island can become spare during the weekend, but during the week I can get almost everything on my list. Bizarre. That sounds like a cool experience, the cooking with Giada. Must have been fun!
Deb- A few years ago, a neighbor down the block had a raccoon living in her small attic space. It came crashing into her spare bedroom. Crazy stuff!
BBL,
Kristin
So get this. . . I am on the report card committee in my district. We have had virtual meetings about what to do with grading since we are on distance learning until the end of the year. My superintendent came up with a plan that we would grade in bands: 85-100 would be 100 on the report card, 70-84 would be an 85, 60-70 would be a 70, and 0-64 would be a 65. That's right ZERO to 64 would be a 65. So a kid can do absolutely NOTHING and pass. We voiced our concerns that this is not fair or right. We told admin we would never fail a child who had dire circumstances, but personally, 10% of my students are doing nothing and when I've contacted parents/kids they tell me they sleep all day and play video games all night and they cannot get the kids to do the work. So kids who choose to do nothing are going to pass? Yes, that is correct. WHY BOTHER! Even though we fought against it, my superintendent approved his plan, stating he worked with us. . . uh, no you didn't. You didn't listen to a word we said, and now everyone will pass even if they do nothing. How many kids do you think are going to stop doing work when they hear that? I'm DONE! I will not be making any more phone calls, emails, etc. I will post work and whoever does it, I will grade it. I am not chaining myself to this computer anymore either. Clearly, it does not matter. And what if we have to go back to distance learning again? Do you think kids will do anything if we have another round of this! Sorry, I had to rant. Another reason I couldn't post on the computer because I had to walk away from it. . . run away from it.. Thank God the weather is nice out!
Belinda- I cannot believe your supermarket shelves are still not stocked. Our shelves on Long Island can become spare during the weekend, but during the week I can get almost everything on my list. Bizarre. That sounds like a cool experience, the cooking with Giada. Must have been fun!
Deb- A few years ago, a neighbor down the block had a raccoon living in her small attic space. It came crashing into her spare bedroom. Crazy stuff!
BBL,
Kristin
LOL on the organizing but once it is done you will be happy.