I Don't Get People Sometimes VENT

[Eeyores Butterfly]

Two weekends ago somebody stole all the copper out of our school's air conditioning units. Last week it wasn't too bad as the temperatures were lower. This week however...

I was out sick today with whatever plague is going around the school right now, but based on what my coworkers have said, it is absolutely miserable. I am not feeling 100% but will be well enough to go back to school tomorrow and am not looking forward to it. Our principal does allow dress shorts this year, but sadly, Kohls' did not have anything for petite women that I was willing to spend money on. (I'm not spending money to look like a hobbit!)

I just don't understand people sometimes. I realize our school is in a very rough neighborhood, but jeez. It's going to be a miserable end to the school year. We still have several weeks left thanks to all the snow days we had.

 

[FredinFL]

Aw, that stinks Eeyore. I hope you feel better soon.

 

[Tiggeroo]

Do your windows open? Ours don't so we'd be in real trouble.
Can you bring in a fan or two? That might help. Try capris. I'm sorry. That was an awful thing to do. Will they fix it over the summer?

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

I looked at capris, but even the petite ones were almost to my ankles. Unfortunately, the mall is the next city over (the same city where I teach) and I just didn't have the energy to go on a hunt. I figure I'll look after work tomorrow.

Our windows do open and we have ceiling fans. Based on an email from our principal, I think they got us some more fans too. I know that there was over $10,000 worth of damage (and the thieves maybe got a couple of hundred for it). They said some would be more easily repaired than others. I'm hoping they will have it fixed by next school year! I don't know if any will be fixed by the end of this year or not. Two or three rooms do have air conditioning as the unit that services them is visible from the church so the thieves left it alone. Sadly, those rooms are on the other side of the building from us.

 

[tink_n_pooh]

Lots of our schools do not even have air conditioning and the kids are normally in school until the middle to end of June. June and September can be pretty uncomfortable. Best of luck in finding some comfort! And you are right, I don't get people either

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

Lots of our schools do not even have air conditioning and the kids are normally in school until the middle to end of June. June and September can be pretty uncomfortable. Best of luck in finding some comfort! And you are right, I don't get people either

LOL. I was talking about this situation with my mom and reminiscing how we did not have air conditioning in my school until I was in 4th or 5th grade. I even told my students that and to bring water bottles. Unfornately, it is in the 90s all week and Missouri is very humid. It's not the end of the world, but also not something I am looking forward to when I already don't feel well. It just makes me sad that this is the kind of neighborhood our school is in.

We have certainly had some interesting incidents this year, of which this is only the latest. I think the most memorable was when the FBI decided to apprehend a fugitive who was hiding in a house across from the school. We had to go into lockdown because we had snipers across the street from us! That was certainly an interesting day...

 

[onelilspark]

I was just at the Limited today and they had some dressier, longer shorts. It might be worth checking out

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

Thanks, I will check them out tonight! Today was interesting to say the least. We were under a heat advisory. They passed out water bottles to everybody and in the afternoon we all went to the gym and watched a movie as the gym is one of three rooms with air conditioning. I couldn't believe the number of kids in school who wore sweatshirts and pants today, and this is with the heat index being over 100! I did send a note home with my students so parents are aware and can dress their kids accordingly.

so all in all, it wasn't too bad. At least we had a solution for the hottest part of the day. Sadly, it may be two weeks before everybody has air again.

 

[dngnb8]

Copper market is hot right now. Another hot item stolen are Catalytic Converters. Especially on lifted trucks because theyre so easy to get at.

Had one stolen off a truck in our garage parked next to me. Those cost about 1600 to replace, rebuilt

 

[Tink888]

Copper theft is a big thing around here also.

Hope you get some cooler weather. Growing up my Jr & Sr High wasn't air conditioned. DS14's school still isn't. I remember how miserable and uncomfortable it was during the beginning and end of the school year.

 

[doxdogy]

You may want to check out the Coldwater Creek website. Their petite pants tend to run shorter than ones you see in other stores. The ones linked below have a petite inseam of nineteen inches. Shop in their outlet section for better prices and you can always find a coupon code on the internet.

http://www.coldwatercreek.com/produ...nts.aspx?refLink=outlet-promo.aspx&Skn=outlet

 

[MrsPete]

None of the schools I attended had air conditioning; of course, we didn't have it at home either. We were allowed to wear shorts, and we had fans. I remember it being hot but not unbearable.

As for adult-shorts, consider getting the regular shorts and hemming them. Of course, that assumes that the crotch isn't too long. I really DO prefer petite-cut pants; they look so much better on my 5-foot frame.

 

[Luv Bunnies]

LOL. I was talking about this situation with my mom and reminiscing how we did not have air conditioning in my school until I was in 4th or 5th grade. I even told my students that and to bring water bottles. Unfornately, it is in the 90s all week and Missouri is very humid. It's not the end of the world, but also not something I am looking forward to when I already don't feel well. It just makes me sad that this is the kind of neighborhood our school is in.

We have certainly had some interesting incidents this year, of which this is only the latest. I think the most memorable was when the FBI decided to apprehend a fugitive who was hiding in a house across from the school. We had to go into lockdown because we had snipers across the street from us! That was certainly an interesting day...

Your school sounds a little like the one where I work. It's not in the best neighborhood and we've been locked down at least once a year in the five years I've worked there. The first year we had a classroom that faced the street. One day about 12 police cars pulled up. The officers jumped out with their shotguns and assumed ready positions behind their cars or their car doors. They had a report of an armed man in one of the apartments across the street and they were ready in case he came outside! Another time, there was a report that a man in a wheelchair was in the neighborhood with a gun in his lap looking for someone he didn't like. Another guy had a fight with his girlfriend and stuck his arm through the window as she called police. He ran onto our campus, leaving a trail of blood. Two fifth-graders found him in the boy's bathroom trying to wash his arm. This year, the food service van for the charter school next door was almost car-jacked. A guy hit the driver with a metal pipe and tried to force her out of the van. We were locked down for at least an hour each time. It's interesting to sit through a lockdown with special needs preschoolers. They have no idea what's happening and we have to keep them quiet and away from doors and windows until they call the all-clear!

 

[minkydog]

LOL. I was talking about this situation with my mom and reminiscing how we did not have air conditioning in my school until I was in 4th or 5th grade. I even told my students that and to bring water bottles. Unfornately, it is in the 90s all week and Missouri is very humid. It's not the end of the world, but also not something I am looking forward to when I already don't feel well. It just makes me sad that this is the kind of neighborhood our school is in.
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No, it's not the end of the world, but it's a sticky, sweaty way to end the year. The first air conditioned school I ever attended was University. I remember freezing through my chemistry class because I wasn't used to a/c--we didn't have it at home either. You might think that unusual since we lived in South Alabama, where the temps are high and the humidity is higher. But it was quite common in my little rural town. Heck, some families were still on party lines back in the woods.

How are your kids managing? I know if Christian's school lost a/c we'd have to keep him at home--he doesn't regulate his temp well. I hope your kids can hang in there. When is your last day of school?

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

Your school sounds a little like the one where I work. It's not in the best neighborhood and we've been locked down at least once a year in the five years I've worked there. The first year we had a classroom that faced the street. One day about 12 police cars pulled up. The officers jumped out with their shotguns and assumed ready positions behind their cars or their car doors. They had a report of an armed man in one of the apartments across the street and they were ready in case he came outside! Another time, there was a report that a man in a wheelchair was in the neighborhood with a gun in his lap looking for someone he didn't like. Another guy had a fight with his girlfriend and stuck his arm through the window as she called police. He ran onto our campus, leaving a trail of blood. Two fifth-graders found him in the boy's bathroom trying to wash his arm. This year, the food service van for the charter school next door was almost car-jacked. A guy hit the driver with a metal pipe and tried to force her out of the van. We were locked down for at least an hour each time. It's interesting to sit through a lockdown with special needs preschoolers. They have no idea what's happening and we have to keep them quiet and away from doors and windows until they call the all-clear!

LOL, that does sound similar to our neighborhood. We've not had a true lockdown this year where we have to hide. We've been multiple times on what I call "lockdown light". We lock the doors and do not leave the rooms, but we can continue teaching. Now, we do practice the real thing enough that we can do it. I tell my kids that we are playing hide and seek with the principal and that she is really good. She always finds me when I'm hiding. The kids do well with that explanation and seem to like the "game." She is the one that comes around and checks the doors during drills.

No, it's not the end of the world, but it's a sticky, sweaty way to end the year. The first air conditioned school I ever attended was University. I remember freezing through my chemistry class because I wasn't used to a/c--we didn't have it at home either. You might think that unusual since we lived in South Alabama, where the temps are high and the humidity is higher. But it was quite common in my little rural town. Heck, some families were still on party lines back in the woods.

How are your kids managing? I know if Christian's school lost a/c we'd have to keep him at home--he doesn't regulate his temp well. I hope your kids can hang in there. When is your last day of school?

Today they did pretty well. Going to the gym for the afternoon I think really helped. Our last day is June 2, so we might get air conditioning for something like the last week of school.

 

[JessicaR]

Precious metals are outrageous right now - have a look at scrap prices. This is going to continue until metal prices decrease and I don't foresee that happening for along while.