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[DVCsince02]

I'm done this year too...can't wait!! I love doing it, but can't stand all the complaining from the people that don't do anything.

Sounds like me and my Homeowners Assocation.

 

[dpuck1998]

Sounds like me and my Homeowners Assocation.

Never fails does it..."Your doing it wrong, you should do it this way" me:"So you want to do it" ...****** "No, I'm too busy" me "ST$U"

 

[chickie]

Nicole,
I hear ya. I am VP this year and have been treasurer for the past 2 years. I was going to suggest ELMO's, too. I'm not sure what they are or how much they cost, but dd has one in her class and the teacher loves it. We have a special beautification fund that we use to buy flowers, trees, rugs, painting mural, etc that the district won't pay for. We have some really great murals painted on the cafeteria and hall walls. That might be another idea. We have money in our funds, but it seems like we keep getting asked to buy more and more stuff that the district usually covers. They are getting cheap!

 

[DLBDS]

 

[kimisabella]

Want to have a party together???

Definatley - we'll have to do a pre-party drink on the cruise!

I'm done this year too...can't wait!! I love doing it, but can't stand all the complaining from the people that don't do anything.

Exactly

Never fails does it..."Your doing it wrong, you should do it this way" me:"So you want to do it" ...****** "No, I'm too busy" me "ST$U"

This is so true - people call me at home, email me - it's crazy... I wanted to be involved, but, the president position is the worst - anything and everything that people have a problem with comes to me.

 

[jeanigor]

Is an ELMO like new tech'ed up version of one of those projectors that used transparencies??

 

[dpuck1998]

Is an ELMO like new tech'ed up version of one of those projectors that used transparencies??

Its basically an overhead projector that hooks to the computer, or more like a digital video camera merged with an overhead projector. Teachers love them because they are stupid proof and they use them a lot.

We also have invested in tablets and clickers systems. The clicker systems let the kids take interactive tests and answer questions in class on the computer. Very cool I think.

 

[katscradle]

Good Morning

Someone is retiring from the office today and veeeerrrry soon we will be having chocolate cake and snacks..

...and in our office we have cheeseCAKE today

Weird tradition.

*Note to self: Don't work for Kim's company, they beat you up when you retire.*



Today the vendors brought us Tim Hortons and fruit trays. Tomorrow is McDonalds breakfast.:

Good morning -- it was payday this morning so it was a good morning.

Did McD's for breakkie though -- might get a Tim's later and see if I get to play again.

Does anyone remember when the guarantee rooms will be assigned???? Want to see if we get an upgrade although really we don't care. We've stayed in a cat 12 before and they are fine.

Fiona

Be careful you guys are going to get fat eating all that stuff.

 

[Dodie]

New carpet yesterday. New couch today. Feels like a whole new family room!

First, we had taken our old sectional couch apart. The center portion is actually OK and, since it's small, armless, and vinyl, Phillip has decided he's going to use it in his garage. So, we left it in the room so at least one of us would have a place to sit while we waited for the new couch. THIS is the "one of us" who had a place to sit last night (Greta):

New couch - before it was covered in its doggie protective layer (sheets):

 

[firsttimemom]

So, got a question. I'm going to spend some money tonight or least decide what to spend it on. Like I've said before, I'm our school's PTO president. I'm done this year. In the three years I've been president, I've done something I normally don't do - I've saved not spent. So, I have some money to spend. If you had money to spend, what would you buy for your elementary school? Something for the NOW, not in five years.

Our PE teacher wants a rock climbing wall REALLY badly! Ask the teachers- they'll give you an idea of what they need. Are there new books or shelves needed for the library? Computer equipment? Printer ink (our computer lab ran out of color ink so the kids get to do their projects in b&w)? Instruments for the band/orchestra?

 

[chickie]

Is anyone else having State Testing right now at their school? Our district started today. And our PTO is paying for all the kids to have breakfast together as a class before testing starts each day. Breakfast used to be 10 cents a day, but now it's 75 cents. That's a big cost to us, but we felt it was a good idea.

 

[firsttimemom]

I'm done this year too...can't wait!! I love doing it, but can't stand all the complaining from the people that don't do anything.

I had a parent tell me I set american education back 50 years bcs I had a typo in our math-a-thon fundraising letter. The email she sent (on her law firm's letterhead) went on and on and on. In-freaking-sane!

 

[halliesmommy01]

Is anyone else having State Testing right now at their school? Our district started today. And our PTO is paying for all the kids to have breakfast together as a class before testing starts each day. Breakfast used to be 10 cents a day, but now it's 75 cents. That's a big cost to us, but we felt it was a good idea.

I think they are. Hallie mentioned something about they had to take tests this week.

I forgot to tell you all my girl was asked to test into the gifted program at her school! I am very proud of her.

Becky

 

[katscradle]

Please???

Congrats Yvet!!!

 

[firsttimemom]

We also have invested in...clickers systems.

OMG- I keep thinking about the dog training clickers. Probably useful in some situations.

 

[katscradle]

Darn Tootin'! And because we are Cat 12, we have more money to spend on drinks!!!!!

Great I take it you will be buying a round then.

 

[jeanigor]

New carpet yesterday. New couch today. Feels like a whole new family room!

First, we had taken our old sectional couch apart. The center portion is actually OK and, since it's small, armless, and vinyl, Phillip has decided he's going to use it in his garage. So, we left it in the room so at least one of us would have a place to sit while we waited for the new couch. THIS is the "one of us" who had a place to sit last night (Greta):

New couch - before it was covered in its doggie protective layer (sheets):

Nice new couch!! Why doesn't it surprise me that your pup would take the seat?

I had a parent tell me I set american education back 50 years bcs I had a typo in our math-a-thon fundraising letter. The email she sent (on her law firm's letterhead) went on and on and on. In-freaking-sane!

Some people need to take a deep breath and relax. Seriously.

 

[firsttimemom]

Is anyone else having State Testing right now at their school? Our district started today. And our PTO is paying for all the kids to have breakfast together as a class before testing starts each day. Breakfast used to be 10 cents a day, but now it's 75 cents. That's a big cost to us, but we felt it was a good idea.

That's a great idea! We had testing a couple weeks ago and our PTA pays for snacks in between tests to keep their blood sugar up and at the end of each of the 4 testing days.

How did they deal w/ transportation? If kids came on buses, were they able to get to school early enough?

 

[georgemoe]

Hi Dara. Where ya been?

New carpet yesterday. New couch today. Feels like a whole new family room!

First, we had taken our old sectional couch apart. The center portion is actually OK and, since it's small, armless, and vinyl, Phillip has decided he's going to use it in his garage. So, we left it in the room so at least one of us would have a place to sit while we waited for the new couch. THIS is the "one of us" who had a place to sit last night (Greta):

New couch - before it was covered in its doggie protective layer (sheets):

Nice stuff Dodie. Smart doggie.

 

[chickie]

I think they are. Hallie mentioned something about they had to take tests this week.

I forgot to tell you all my girl was asked to test into the gifted program at her school! I am very proud of her.

Becky

Wow Becky! That's great! Congrats to Hallie!