MAY 12th-19th!! THESE ARE THE MAYS OF OUR LIVES! II

[mari360]

i just realized what is up with that school... first the kids went to school late because teachers wanted more money... now the teacher is pushing his views on teh kids.... hmmmmm

 

[JoBird]

Oh jo i'm sorry about the whole situation. I think i would contact the principal or something. Voting is DEF a private matter. He should NEVER have asked the kids to ask around and report. He is there to teach no to give his personal views on things.... OHHHHH that gets me upset. he isn't even talking about the issues just that he thinks that candidate is "weird" come on have some sense.... i would def call... well before Mark goes with his strong man body and beats him up....

You know, Mark was a teacher at one time. He knows what should be said and what shouldn't. I might have to let him after the teacher this time. I really love to watch him in action. I have seen many a person squirm when up against my DH. He learned from a very young age how to really get his point across and make the other person look foolish, all done without ever raising his voice. He had a great teacher in his Father, who was quite high up in the Air Force.
Me, I just yell and scream and hurl insults (And sometimes other things. ) It was quite the learning curve when we got married. Our fights have been entertaining at best.

Oh my Jo What is up with that school??? Where do they get their teachers? And the sad part is that they are probably the most well paid teachers in the county.

That school stinks, that's what! And, yes, the amount they are paid vs. what the other teachers in the county make makes my skin crawl. It's unbelievable.

Jo

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

That school stinks, that's what! And, yes, the amount they are paid vs. what the other teachers in the county make makes my skin crawl. It's unbelievable.

Jo

That stinks! After hearing your stories and those of DH's co-workers about that school I am so thankful that we did not move into that district.

We came close to moving there and very close to buying a house in SR schools (the one between yours & mine). SR schools are probably okay. But I thank God that we ended up here. Being a somewhat small town and very religious community I think really makes a difference in the type of teachers they hire here. Most (or possibly all) of them are Christians. They can't come right out and make that known or teach any religion being in a public school, but it just really reflects in their actions and personalities and teachings. Which has been a huge blessing for DS8.


Yes, I think you should let Mark loose on them!! That'll teach them a lesson.

 

[NewCrew42]

NC- thanks so much for the inspirational words of encouragement...

I guess ya'll all heard about Romney...

The whole process is crazy. Every day brings somehting new to the race.

MAry Cat came home yesterday and said her history teacher has been talking about the race this year, and I am really peeved about it. Mark is so mad he is thinking of scheduling a conference with the teacher.
I am all for teaching the kids about the political process, what the candidates believe, etc. Anything that is factual, anything that would be a lesson for the kids. NOT personal opinion. HOWEVER, and this is a big however...
This teacher has badmouthed every candidate EXCEPT the one he is voting for (Obama).

Among other things, he has said that as far as Hillary goes, she and her husband have no right being in the white house b/c of Bill's extra-marital affairs. ( I'm sorry, but since when does a History teacher have the right to talk to my child about infidelity?!????) And, what makes that a good enough reason to keep her from being the next POTUS? What about her experience? Nope, nothing said as far as that.

He said that John mcCain makes him sick to his stomach and that there is something about him that creeps him out. I could never say this about a POW, regardless of his political affiliation, simply b/c anyone that is tortured the way that man was deserves nothing BUT admiration and respect.
He then rambled off a whole bunch of incorrect statements that we have all heard before, but none of them had any merit.

He said Huckabee would never get the nod b/c he is a Preacher. Well, there may be truth in that, but still... to say it to a bunch of 12-13 year olds...

Romney, he said was just plain weird.

And that's just the beginning of it.

He made the kids come home and ask out of the blue who the parents were voting for, and then they went around the room the next day and reported what the parents had said. Um, since when is it anyone's business WHO we vote for? I mean, isn't that why the voting process is the way it is...IN PRIVATE???? And what if our kids don't agree with the teachers opinion as to who the next President should be? Will that in some way cause the teacher to look at our children in a different light???

As you can tell, I am a bit upset, and still haven't decided how to handle Mr. History Teacher. I'd like to sock him in his left eyeball but since I turned 29 (!) I made a vow to not be so , well, violent, if you will.

Okay, sorry to ramble. Vent over.

Why was it again that I chose this school district???



Jo

That just makes my blood boil!!!

I believe so strongly in the right to vote. If anyone, beside me and DH, tried to form the political opinions of my child, we would be all over them.

The best government teacher I ever had, had us read the platform of each political party (very boring read but I learned so much). Then we had to write an essay about which party we felt that our views were most closely aligned with. We weren't "graded" on our essay but were given credit or no credit meaning you either did it or not.

Ugh! Why doesn't this teacher do something productive with their time and talk about issues in the election like the economy, the war, immigration, taxes, rather than bash candidates. Present to the students each candidates platform rather than give statements about morality, bashing a national hero, or attacking someone on their religious convictions!

I am very sensitive about these things. Sorry for my rant!

 

[NewCrew42]

He made the kids come home and ask out of the blue who the parents were voting for, and then they went around the room the next day and reported what the parents had said. Um, since when is it anyone's business WHO we vote for? I mean, isn't that why the voting process is the way it is...IN PRIVATE???? And what if our kids don't agree with the teachers opinion as to who the next President should be? Will that in some way cause the teacher to look at our children in a different light???

 

[NewCrew42]

And this person is paid with taxer payer dollars!

Former teacher here also. That just really crosses the line.

 

[NewCrew42]

The one thing to be sensitive about is that if this teacher would be willing to say these sorts of things in class... Would they be the kind of person who would take it out on your child if you talked to them?

Sorry, I am just very sensitive about these political issues. I just went off on my Mom yesterday for bashing a candidate who is not even affiliated with the party I support. She just had a lot of incorrect information from the media and that sort of thing just flys all over me.

 

[JoBird]

Aww, crap!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had this big response to ya'll and I deleted it?!!!!!???

Man, I'm dumb.

Needless to say, that teacher will probably be hearing from us in the very near future.

Thanks for listening to my vent, and letting me know that i wasn't off the mark in my feelings.

Jo

 

[lakehead92]

hey you guys...

i am going to be in agreement with all of you on the teacher situation...

- and NC I love this smiley.. or rather explodey...
that might be the best one yet. haha

 

[huggiebear23]

Aww, crap!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had this big response to ya'll and I deleted it?!!!!!???

Man, I'm dumb.

Needless to say, that teacher will probably be hearing from us in the very near future.

Thanks for listening to my vent, and letting me know that i wasn't off the mark in my feelings.

Jo

I would definately say something. That is not right

 

[lakehead92]

good morning......

 

[JoBird]

Wow! Lake's first this morning!

How's everyone? Snowing here. Not much else.

Jo

 

[lakehead92]

Wow! Lake's first this morning!

How's everyone? Snowing here. Not much else.

Jo

I know, I'm the early BIRD today.
It's snowing here a bit as well.

The kids were up even earlier than normal today, but then again they went to bed earlier than usual last night, they needed it. They we both a bit wild.


Ethan will be on the bus by 8, and then I drive Emmy to preschool for 9, so I'll be out this morning, running all my errands since I am kid free this morning.
Groceries ect...

Oh the FUN!!!!

 

[NewCrew42]

Good Morning!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Good morning ~

Getting a little bit of snow here too this morning. Nothing major though. I think it's supposed to get pretty cold this weekend.

I finished DS8's album last night. Now I need to get started on our family album. Then I'll be all caught up, for now!

 

[JoBird]

Good Morning!

mornin April Flower!

 

[JoBird]

For all of you MAYers who are missing a bit o' the World right now...
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JO

 

[mari360]

Morning all..... Booked my air this morning.... now i know we def cannot change... YAY.... i tried getting cheaper flights but i ended up paying total of 717 for the 3 of us.... don't like the price but like the times... we get to MCO by 10:10 and we don't leave MCO until 8:10 pm.... YAY we really get to enjoy every day of the vacation....

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Everyone is entering this contest everyday this month, aren't you???

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Just wanted to make sure you all knew about it!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Morning all..... Booked my air this morning.... now i know we def cannot change... YAY.... i tried getting cheaper flights but i ended up paying total of 717 for the 3 of us.... don't like the price but like the times... we get to MCO by 10:10 and we don't leave MCO until 8:10 pm.... YAY we really get to enjoy every day of the vacation....

YAY MARI!! That's funny, I paid $716 for the 4 of us. Almost exactly the same. At least you got the times you wanted. I won't get to MCO until about 4:00pm. I'm still hoping the earlier flight will go back down and I can switch, that would put us at MCO around 1:00pm. A little better!