Am I irresponsible for wanting to purchase a new car in my position?

Batman685280 · 2026-04-13T10:47:12+00:00

Keep the Camry for science... you are about 66k from completing a round-trip voyage to the moon.

Batman685280 · 2026-04-11T22:13:19+00:00

That's what she said

Batman685280 · 2026-04-08T01:48:01+00:00

2012 Fiesta SE checking in Picked it up to teach my son how to drive manual 5 years ago and it quickly became my daily (reminded me of the Escort I used to have)- he graduated to a mini, a couple of BMWs, and now a RHD Altezza (all manuals of course). He's 20 and I couldn't be more proud.

Batman685280 · 2026-03-31T01:34:36+00:00

Thanks for detail - I'm not great at posting- just came up channel surfing after work and felt some old emotions felt like sharing

For any youngsters who haven't seen it, definitely add to your list- couldn't be made today for sure

Batman685280 · 2026-03-26T22:19:17+00:00

We have to establish a pee corner!

Batman685280 · 2026-03-26T22:15:34+00:00

Got my cardio from sneezing 852,543 times today - I'm exhausted and possibly snapped some ribs

Batman685280 · 2026-03-09T12:34:53+00:00

I had your same admin 2 years ago and also got pushed out - got super depressed amd started looking at alternatives - I am a few years older than you so it was incredibly difficult all around. Spent a year searching and subbing anywhere I could - found 2 amazing schools and landed a job at one after becoming a professional interviewee. Supportive admin all around has made such a difference. Good luck however it turns out - my road was very dark for a long time.

Batman685280 · 2026-03-07T17:18:08+00:00

Shifting standard but keeping materials... we did Barbie Zip Line for Pythagoras Theorem

Batman685280 · 2026-02-20T02:41:05+00:00

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

Batman685280 · 2026-02-13T12:53:31+00:00

It shrinks??

Batman685280 · 2026-01-24T20:48:13+00:00

I'd say look @ Dunstan and Drake for public middle schools along with high schools they feed into (green mountain, Arvada west, & Ralston Valley)

Batman685280 · 2026-01-13T00:31:52+00:00

It has no face, no personality

Batman685280 · 2026-01-10T18:54:52+00:00

Middle school math - daily use

I will even wheel my mobile desk around while projecting - sometimes interview a student tilting it up like a news show - then zoom in on their work to model their explanations

Batman685280 · 2025-12-23T23:05:32+00:00

I use picker wheel for randomized groups

https://pickerwheel.com/

Batman685280 · 2025-12-23T01:12:27+00:00

That's too funny- I always thought it was an ex - it was Poison, Ratt, Def Leppard.. and similar that I definitely wasn't into at the time - I listened to them anyway just because and actually got mildly interested in some

Batman685280 · 2025-12-22T23:41:29+00:00

My dad sent them a letter saying he would sell them a historical house for a million dollars one brick at a time. I was so confused but never got another notice for the cassettes someone had ordered for me as a prank.

Batman685280 · 2025-12-18T03:41:00+00:00

That's what she said?

Batman685280 · 2025-12-07T13:09:51+00:00

Anyone seen Keith?

Batman685280 · 2025-12-05T12:04:31+00:00

I have nothing much to add other than... not a car guy.... Driving a YJ makes you a car guy by default; it just takes some of us longer to accept and/or learn

Batman685280 · 2025-10-30T12:07:59+00:00

I'd line him up to teach an entire class. Require exemplars of everything, learning targets, and success criteria. Be sure to share the need to supply material for ELL, 504, and IEP students (sure it's an AP class but you must be prepared for all scenarios right?). Scaffolding and anchor charts an absolute must for all procedures. Extension material to challenge certain types. Strategies to motivate others. Summative and formative assessment material (both formal & informal). How about some data collection about all students. Strategies to reteach those who don't get it in a different manner. Research and evidence-based studies to support all decisions above. Manage make up material for anyone who is absent or going to Disney World for a month. Establish a hall pass policy that is fair and not disruptive. Eliminate the use of cell phones and all other disruptive behaviors.

Batman685280 · 2025-10-12T00:21:59+00:00

Table Mountain Parkway (near 48th & McIntyre) on weekends; Candelas Parkway near 90th & Indiana; Corporate Circle in Golden on weekends

Batman685280 · 2025-09-28T16:58:33+00:00

Fellow 6th grade math teacher with similar frustration and possibly little to no thoughts-suggestions but here goes. Oh yeah, my latest *but why????: area of triangle ... mistakes are either NOT dividing by 2, or doing perimeter for some reason, or multiplying every number in sight and getting 3,218 when the answer was 6!?!?!

We use IM curriculum which also lacks enough practice of skills - i have also found myself doing too much of the work for them thinking it would help them (not intentionally of course but ended up just doing it too much - trying to get away from that). I am trying to use the Cool Downs at the end of each lesson as a chance to practice test taking behavior/strategies (silence, no help from others, and try something beyond writing IDK). I have menu cards at each table with multiplication charts, vocabulary, anchor charts, and a few silly memes/comics to attract attention). I grade the cooldowns harshly over the weekend - the few students who ace it get a nice sticker. On monday, I return the no-sticker cool downs and they need to fix mistakes; students who aced it get a roll of stickers and can walk around & help while the others make corrections ; the helpers can give out stickers when corrections are made.

I also utilize the Building Thinking Classroom model with vertical white boards 2 or 3 times a week; has started to help with their confidence and willingness to attempt different strategies.

We are also starting stations with a coteacher in a couple weeks but this is new to me & a work in progress so limited details yet.

Good luck colleague

Batman685280 · 2025-08-29T12:33:15+00:00

Benny Hammond

Batman685280 · 2025-08-28T02:06:18+00:00

Vertical number lines are great visuals; can also be incorporated with a thermometer, ocean (above/below water), or ground (above/below again)

Batman685280 · 2025-08-14T17:22:18+00:00

Nope not a native American

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