Disney Wonder Sept 3-7, 2006

[purplern]

Non cruise Survey Question-

How does your school handle:

The time between arriving at school till it is time to go in?

Our school makes the kids line up in alphabetical order by room numbers. Wont let them play or talk.

Lunch time?
Hurry up and eat, if it's nice out go out and play if not watch movie also NO Talking.

Anyone else? Reason I am asking is I am starting to have a porblem with the no talking thing. These 2 times are the times they should be talking!

 

[taeja71]

Non cruise Survey Question-

How does your school handle:

The time between arriving at school till it is time to go in?

Our school makes the kids line up in alphabetical order by room numbers. Wont let them play or talk.

Lunch time?
Hurry up and eat, if it's nice out go out and play if not watch movie also NO Talking.

Anyone else? Reason I am asking is I am starting to have a porblem with the no talking thing. These 2 times are the times they should be talking!

Hmm....let me think about it (see-I'm not talking LOL!). I'll get back to you.

 

[purplern]

LOL!

 

[taeja71]

Non cruise Survey Question-

How does your school handle:

The time between arriving at school till it is time to go in?Our school makes the kids line up in alphabetical order by room numbers. Wont let them play or talk.

Keep in mind that all my answers are related to PM Kindergarden (12:30pm-3:30pm)

Arriving at school all the kids wait outside the classroom in the hall. They chat some-what quietly with parents and friends until their classroom door is opened. Some kids sit or stand around. There's no having to keep their back to the wall. I can tell you that I've dropped off my 9 yr. old niece before school and yes they have to stand in line (not in ABC order) and wait for their teacher to come. They are allowed to talk.

Lunch time?-Hurry up and eat, if it's nice out go out and play if not watch movie also NO Talking.

Snack time is spent at their desks, they can chit-chat with desk neighbors while they eat. Robyn does have to hurry up I've noticed since they're on a tight schedule. She's come home w/ one of her snacks either half eaten or the second snack wasn't opened at all. I've asked Robyn why she hadn't finished her snack and she's told me she didn't have enough time. You also have to understand that Robyn is a slow all around. Slow to wake up, slow to eat, slow, slow, slow. Any way, I'll get off the slow soapbox.

No talking during movie time?

Hmmm. I don't know about this one.

Anyone else? Reason I am asking is I am starting to have a porblem with the no talking thing. These 2 times are the times they should be talking!

I agree with you, the kids should be at least allowed to talk at a low tone to eachother during these times. Being kids, they have a lot of energy and a lot of words they want to use (good ones of course! ). There's always so much to talk about. I know I got caught for talking. That seemed to be a theme in my elementary-h.s. reportcards- talks too much. If they are not allowed to talk it will only invite the kids to talk out of turn in class or try and whisper to a friend during inapproriate times. Think about passing notes, that could go up too, b/c the kids are so desperately trying to communicate to their friends.

Vicki- You might want to talk to the teacher about this or even the principal. Def. go to the teacher first so that he/she doesn't feel like you went over her/his head. I can see how not talking can control the preclassroom and classroom environment, but kids have to have talking time so they'll get in less trouble during class time. <-- I think I already posted that. I know for Robyn, she sees her friends only at school (we've just started getting to know her fellow classmates) so naturally, she wants to chat when she can.

Has Amanda received her first report card? Have you had your parent- teacher conference yet? That may be a good time to bring the talking topic up. Just a thought.

FELLOW CRUISERS OF ELEMENTARY LEVEL KIDS- PLEASE COMMENT ON VICKI'S POST.

 

[taeja71]

I have a gripe and a non cruise question of my own.


Why are parent teacher meetings held DURING school time? What happened to having these conference after school hours? I'm pretty sure that teacher unions have demanded this, but for working parents, having these meetings during working hours is just sooooo inconvienent. My DH workds and I have some one I can some what depend on to watch my kids (remember all grandparents are Waaayyy out of state). I've got two kids in school so two different days and times for conferences...makes me want to go AAauuhhhh!

O.k., may the cruise planning and daydreaming resume.

 

[LCTsMom]

Non cruise Survey Question-

How does your school handle:

The time between arriving at school till it is time to go in?

Our school makes the kids line up in alphabetical order by room numbers. Wont let them play or talk.

Lunch time?
Hurry up and eat, if it's nice out go out and play if not watch movie also NO Talking.

Anyone else? Reason I am asking is I am starting to have a porblem with the no talking thing. These 2 times are the times they should be talking!

I spend a TON of time volunteering in my Kindergartener's classroom. When they arrive at school, they are allowed to go directly to their classrooms. (If it's too early, they have to go to the before school program. I have never seen what goes on there so I am unable to tell you how much socialization goes on.) In our room, when they arrive in the morning there are books on the tables and they are allowed to socialize quietly and get their things in order until the day officially starts. I believe in the higher grades, they have "morning work" that they're expected to get done if they get there early.

The Kindergarten classes at our school eat lunch last (2:00 pm!) so snacks are contributed by the parents and choices are given daily. The kids eat and socialize at their desks.

Lunch time they're allowed to eat and socialize quietly. If it gets out of hand, the kids are moved to different seats but I haven't seen that happen (yet) this year.

During a movie time they are expected to be quiet so as to respect the other kids watching the movie. So far this year though, the teacher has been kind and understanding if the movie isn't holding their ineterest. Again, this is only Kindergarten. I am certain the rules are enforced differently as the kids get older.

I know there are some schools in our area that are against any talking and socializng during lunch. I would think that is one of the few times during the school day where it would actually be accepted. It's sad that it isn't like that though! I think that with all of the academic pressure, sometimes they lose sight of the fact that these are actual PEOPLE that they are dealing with....children for that matter!

 

[minnieandmickey]

I have a gripe and a non cruise question of my own.


Why are parent teacher meetings held DURING school time? What happened to having these conference after school hours? I'm pretty sure that teacher unions have demanded this, but for working parents, having these meetings during working hours is just sooooo inconvienent. My DH workds and I have some one I can some what depend on to watch my kids (remember all grandparents are Waaayyy out of state). I've got two kids in school so two different days and times for conferences...makes me want to go AAauuhhhh!

O.k., may the cruise planning and daydreaming resume.

Figure (in our Jr High case) 35 students given 20 min each. The kids are on minimum day schedule (they get out at noon), teachers get an hour for lunch, so conferences start at 1pm and end at 3:30, the end of their contracted day. That is what 6 conferences per day. We have one day set aside for evening appts., but even then the teachers get a dinner break. Then on Friday we do not do conferences because of the late night, since the teachers do not get paid for the extra hours. Some teachers also do 1 conference before school if needed.

What our school does do is have all the teachers get together an figure out sibling scheduling so that parents are not stuck coming on different days for each child.

I being the head secretary in the office is loving this week as I have very few interuptions after school, so I am getting caught up on some work

 

[purplern]

I dont know Taeja that's a good question. I guess they dont think about working parents. I guess they figure you will find a way to be there.

I think the rule is the Principal's and teachers.

 

[Chris17uk]

Anyone going in Sept 2006?
This is our first cruise. DH, DD and myself. Deck 6 6576.

Vicki

Me and my family are booked on this cruise, its our first and I'm so excited!!!
Me, DH, DS (25) and DD (19) Deck 2 2528

 

[taeja71]

Me and my family are booked on this cruise, its our first and I'm so excited!!!
Me, DH, DS (25) and DD (19) Deck 2 2528

welcome to the group Chris!
Whoo hoo! I've got some questions for you and I hope I don't scare you away. We'd like to know if you'd like to join us for a DIS meet, if you'd like to wear matching t-shirt (so we can recog. ea. other), and finally, we'd like to know if you'd like to link your dining rotation with us. I hope you'll check back with us soon so we can post together!

My family and Kerry's family (Ker-Bear) will be on deck 2 as well!

 

[taeja71]

see most current list dated 11/4/05

 

[Ker-Bear]

How do we link dining reservations?

hey Patsy! Welcome! Do you want to be added to another DISer's table or would you prefer a table by yourselves? PM me that info plus your reservation number, cabin number, and ppl in party

 

[Ker-Bear]

I am sorry that I have been away for so long. I tripped in the parking lot at work and fell. I managed to fracture my elbow! Did I mention that I am a big klutz??? Anyway, I had surgery and they put 2 screws in. I am rehabbing now so I should be better by Christmas!

Welcome to all the new DISer's that have joined our thread!!! It is great to have you.

If you want to link your dining to us please PM me. See the post above for the info I need.

 

[taeja71]

I am sorry that I have been away for so long. I tripped in the parking lot at work and fell. I managed to fracture my elbow! Did I mention that I am a big klutz??? Anyway, I had surgery and they put 2 screws in. I am rehabbing now so I should be better by Christmas!

Welcome to all the new DISer's that have joined our thread!!! It is great to have you.

If you want to link your dining to us please PM me. See the post above for the info I need.

EEeeewww! Now my elbow hurt! No wonder you haven't been posting. Hey, what about Kevin???! You should've told him what to type here on our thread! Now that we know what's going on, I hope you recover quickly. So, which elbow is fractured? Not the one you write with I hope. I've been wondering where you've been too, but didn't want to nag you to post. Glad to know you're out there Kerry!

On a side note, for those who have recently joined our group, I have a question. How did you find this cruise thread? Did you look for the cruise date on the "Cruise Meets" forum, or did you find Kerry (Ker-Bear) or I's (taeja71) links to get to the cruise thread at the bottom of our posts. I'm just wondering if having the link to this thread at the bottom of my posts are doing any good (outside of our own cruise thread- of course!). I look forward to reading your replies all.

 

[Piecey]

I found it through the Cruise Meets thread...

Called to put the deposit down today... so I should have all the information soon!!

 

[purplern]

Kerry I hope you feel better soon! Boy that had to hurt!

Welcome to all the new cruisers!!!

 

[taeja71]

((((HI))) all new members of the Is It Time group, here's a list of countdown timers to put in your signature section.


v50 dot com
http://v50.net/

tickerfactory dot com
http://www.tickerfactory.com/ezticker/ticker_designer.php

There is a new (new to us DISers) countdown timer that you can put the DCL logo in. It looks very nice. The nice thing about this new ticker has a minute and second timer as well (I think that's what I saw). This countdown sounds neat doesn't it? It would be even better if I had the link so I can paste it here. Sorry.

The dog is barking, the kids want some thing, and I'm supervising tonight's dinner. Gotta go!

Post you all later!

 

[LCTsMom]

KERRY, GET WELL SOON! I was sorry to hear about your elbow, how awful!!

It's great to have some new cruisers posting on our thread. WELCOME!

 

[Piecey]

I got the deposit placed and I have a reservation and information and stuff now!!!!

sorry, just a tad excited..

We're in stateroom 2105, first dining!!!

 

[Lthouseprincess]

Well hello everyone!!! We are booked on this cruise as well as the 10 day right after. We are in room 7119 for both. We booked it on the May Repo. It is me and my best Friend Sonya. We are so excited about back to back cruises!! After the repo cruise we never want to do less than two weeks again. This will be our 6th disney cruise, but it will be our first with out Sonya's daughter (she is 12). We are so looking forward to this. We have been on the wonder twice. The first time was Hurricane Michelle and we sailed to South Carolina. Our second was squeezed in between a week on the magic, then a week in Disney when it was in the 30's, so by the time we got on the wonder we all caught colds!! so we did not get to experiance Nassau. I am soo looking forward to meeting and chatting with everyone!!!