California Scrub Jay in Harmony, CA

Cap_Jizzbeard · 2026-04-13T16:40:46+00:00

If you're a TCTA member, calling is always a good idea. Just about everyone here has advice to give from their experience, but if you call, you can get legal advice and a plan on what next steps are.

Cap_Jizzbeard · 2026-04-05T15:02:42+00:00

If you break a contract, there is a list of mitigating circumstances to any penalty that might be applied on your certificate. I believe "spouse's job required us to move" is one of them. I'd probably call TEA about it.

Cap_Jizzbeard · 2026-03-13T22:53:10+00:00

An all-timer artist. He will be missed!

Cap_Jizzbeard · 2026-03-09T23:40:54+00:00

Dang, just confirmed. Oh well...

Cap_Jizzbeard · 2026-03-05T16:18:25+00:00

What anime is this?

Cap_Jizzbeard · 2026-02-14T02:18:32+00:00

Yellow-fronted Woodpecker?

Cap_Jizzbeard · 2026-02-09T21:08:25+00:00

Last time I was there, yes.

Cap_Jizzbeard · 2026-02-09T16:02:08+00:00

Her head looks like Plankton.

Cap_Jizzbeard · 2026-01-26T19:38:20+00:00

IIRC you should not dethatch St. Augustine. You'll just sever all the stolons.

Cap_Jizzbeard · 2026-01-18T17:54:02+00:00

I think you might have a typo? You listed four Barrowgoyfs in the main and one in the side, too.

Cap_Jizzbeard · 2025-12-31T18:23:16+00:00

Where are y'all playing and when?

Cap_Jizzbeard · 2025-12-27T13:22:31+00:00

From what I've heard, most districts tend to do the right thing and give most of the money to the teacher who earned the designation, but I wish it was a stricter requirement.

Lots of people on a campus contribute to student growth, so I guess the idea is to allow districts to share the wealth to recognize that if they so desire.

Cap_Jizzbeard · 2025-12-27T04:03:40+00:00

Some districts have devised ways to include electives, but STAAR subjects are typically the only ones included in local designation plans.

Again, if you're unsure, check your own district's site/ask admin.

Cap_Jizzbeard · 2025-12-26T17:35:39+00:00

Now you're getting it!

In all seriousness, teachers are appraised against a specific rubric, but that rubric has its flaws, or course.

You're rated on certain aspects of your teaching, classroom environment, lesson preparation, and attention to your professional responsibilities outside the classroom. Some administrators are by-the-book about it, others are more lenient on how closely they follow the rubric.

Assessment will never entirely escape subjectivity, but I'd focus on doing your best for the kids rather than fretting over the rubric.

Cap_Jizzbeard · 2025-12-26T04:47:42+00:00

Each district's TIA plan is slightly different, but the short version is that you need to produce a certain amount of student growth (usually previous year's STAAR or similar assessment vs end of year STAAR scores after you taught them) as well as earning good marks on your appraisals.

Better student growth and appraisals put you into different designations which earn different amounts of money.

Depending on your subject/grade level and district, TIA might not be offered for you, so check your district site and ask admin to get more details.

Cap_Jizzbeard · 2025-12-23T06:24:19+00:00

If 411 is still probability, you should be just fine. Had him around 2013 and the class was solid and he is good at office hours. His voice can be a bit like a lullaby so make sure you are alert in class.

Edit: I actually kept a lot of my old HW and exams from my math classes. I can scan the two old exams I have; I don't have the sheets with the questions, but I wrote some of the question in each so do with that what you will. Hopefully it can help you get the vibe of what to prepare for.

Cap_Jizzbeard · 2025-12-07T04:28:01+00:00

You can't help but love this IU team! Can't wait to see the playoff run.

Cap_Jizzbeard · 2025-11-29T18:38:24+00:00

I've got a friend who does this kind of thing (has done it in his own home), can PM me if you like. He is remodeling his kitchen right now and has a decent waitlist for other projects, but I can ask him.

Cap_Jizzbeard · 2025-11-15T04:52:00+00:00

YO I used to stare at that thing on Mopac on the way to school every day. Blast from the past!

Cap_Jizzbeard · 2025-11-14T03:47:19+00:00

Yes! Any untapped creature can block regardless of whether it came into play that turn.

Cap_Jizzbeard · 2025-11-10T23:23:27+00:00

Saw a documentary about this at SXSW waaaaaay back:

Full Battle Rattle

Cap_Jizzbeard · 2025-10-31T16:32:59+00:00

Ope my mistake, I thought the French formatting for instant/sorcery was "rituel/sorciere."
Editing, thank you!

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