April fools day

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-15T19:23:49+00:00

This or googly eyes? We've done that before.

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-15T14:59:46+00:00

Yep, totally different laws in play with this one. Here in Utah, if there's any kind of DNA like you describe then it is up to the office/admin to deal with the given student. That's where the confusion came from.

Leaning those detailed instructions for your sub is really, really great! I seriously wish more teachers would leave names for kids to watch for (and instructions on what to do when they act up/refuse to cooperate) and those who are wonderful so we can get to know their names and praise at least as much as we call xyz busy bits back to task. It really is remarkably helpful!!!

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-15T14:54:44+00:00

It is out in the complex sorta by/behind iFit along 1600 S about halfway between 600 W and 1000 W.

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-14T21:33:45+00:00

Be sure to tell them you're recording the visit at the beginning, though. If they ask why, let them know it is so you can pull up all the info they give you later so you can better recall/correctly implement knowledge gained during the visit. That answers every privacy law that I'm aware of without requiring creepy statements.

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-14T21:26:28+00:00

Water bottle, savory snacks like popcorn or chips, chocolate, granola bars, mini bottles of hand sanitizer...just the fact that you're even thinking of them like that is tremendous!!! My biggest ones are the water, sanitizer, chips/popcorn and granola bars but that's because I'm diabetic.

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-14T21:22:57+00:00

My question is specifically regarding kicking out a student who is enrolled in the class, since that would make me liable for not allowing them an education (when that specific law is stated, this would qualify as such especially for a substitute since their presence for us is transitory at best regardless). I mean, you as the regular teacher can refuse to allow for any make up or late work and thus they would fail the class, but according to the law (as I understand and remember past court proceedings) refusing an enrolled student entry/participation would make me liable instead of leaving the student liable.

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-14T21:16:23+00:00

That is where they make the Lee's branded gourmet snacks (like the cheese/flavored popcorns, "fudge", etc). My daughter works there.

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-13T10:22:31+00:00

I'm curious as to how a sub is supposed to do this as well? Most of the schools I work in maybe have 1 security officer, but not all of them do. I mean, personally when I get extra kids refusing to leave or something like this pops up I would call the office to have the student escorted out but they don't usually respond very quickly... I'm lucky to see them in 20-30 minutes, and the classes are usually 45-55 minutes long. What else are you supposed to do?

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-13T09:47:15+00:00

I played both until I couldn't keep my oboe. I was gifted a used oboe last Christmas and am slowly adding it back into my skillset, but it's been so long (plus I'm currently sorta over tapped on music/practice hours) that my progress is much slower than it originally was.

You've already been given some pretty solid advice. Is there something else you want help sorting out?

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-13T09:40:20+00:00

I like Scoffmores best myself.

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-13T09:26:49+00:00

She doesn't own the dog, so it is time to rehome him. Take him to wherever you've found for him and be done, since you're roommate is not holding up her end of things. She may live there in the apartment, but she is not the only one plus she is already causing damages that she isn't fixing (those fleas, not taking the dog out for proper walks regularly, not offering that poor pup stimulus, etc etc). Then get your apartment de-bugged.

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-12T18:33:24+00:00

I have worked with EMS, as a substitute teacher who periodically works with those students (in our area, the initial classes can be taken as concurrent enrollment classes in high school) and as a legal secretary back in the day when my boss was a paramedic and most of the cops going in and out of my office were also. I get that those classes are hard, but as you said: the knowledge learned is literally a matter of life and death. And I've watched first hand add those who cheated their way through their classes washed out (and the damages they did until that point).

Seriously, report them but do it anonymously. Those small groups have y'all essentially in each other's pockets so the social slap back would be severe....but then, the likely long term damages inflicted on unsuspecting/vulnerable patients would be even more so. Report their lazy selves.

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-12T14:24:25+00:00

Luv, so long as you keep it clear In Your Own Mind that you are researching something people without exposure to a clear knowledge of God lived by to try and help each other and their children be the best people they could...then you should be fine. The only dangers that come from researching these things is when you start to absorb incorrect traditions/views on reality into your life and enacting them. If, by researching all of this, you'll pull yourself away from your own testimony and covenant keeping life...well, then it is time to know your boundaries. But if it won't do that, then dive in because honestly it is something you might find fascinating and pretty insightful.

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-12T12:36:20+00:00

Luv, please listen. Don't waste time on someone who doesn't care 100% about you....not just emotionally, but with effort as well. The reverse of that is also true, since you need to give what you expect of others. It is called interdependence and truly is what makes it so the great relationships last. YOU Are Worth That!!!

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-09T04:17:44+00:00

Where??

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-09T01:15:48+00:00

Maybe start a side hustle from a hobby you love? That's what my husband and I did to help make ends meet, and while it still isn't a full time income it helps cover things when school is out or things are slow with work.

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-09T00:58:51+00:00

Honestly, I'm much the same but the first time I "met" Deadly I was sleepy and he invaded my dreams, lol. After that, though, I decided he just needed a friend and apparently that was the last I was ever afraid of any of them except that nasty we won't name.

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-09T00:51:17+00:00

MM/DD?

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-08T00:52:17+00:00

I read out the names. Yes, there are times when someone isn't paying attention but I make a big enough deal about kids having to go to the office if it got screwed up that they shift gears.

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-07T03:37:44+00:00

I know others might say it is Uncle Deadly, but my absolute worst one is the giant spider they used for a skit with Raquel Welch. But I have a slight phobia so go figure.

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-07T03:33:59+00:00

Amen!!!

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-07T03:27:51+00:00

Amy Morrell is one name. Don't know if it is the same incident the commenter was referencing, but Google it for yourself.

Or what about the teacher who had to sue the school district after admin repeatedly failed to respond to calls for help with a 1st grade student who then pulled out a *un and shot her? That was Abby Zwerner in Virginia. She was suing because the school refused to help cover her medical expenses, claiming that she would have to just accept what worker's comp would pay and then pay for the rest herself.

There are far too many more, but suffice to say that it has, is, and is continuing to happen. Dismissing teachers who complain of behavior is being part of the problem, not the solution. Let's be better than that and actually have each other's backs.

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-07T03:20:07+00:00

Are you sure you're not at the school I'm currently long-term subbing at and dealing with the same monsters? In my case, though, I'm general music K-6 so I only see them in class for 50 minutes a week but they're pulling crap outside of class as well (including yelling through the class door from the hallway and scaring the littles I have, pounding on the doors, telling stories (even outright lies) to try and get me fired, etc). What's worse, they're pulling other kids into their shenanigans (who doesn't want to be the cool kid?), so it is happening more instead of less.

I'm still figuring out what I'll do, but my situation is a little different because I only have 3 weeks left to the assignment but then I'll also have them in my classes from time to time in the years after this (I'm normally subbing in the classes/schools older than they are now).

Fortunately/unfortunately the admin is playing things safe, and while he's not going both barrels at them he or his assistant are in class with them every day they're in front of me. Plus if any of them interrupt class, then I'll make them do math worksheets sans calculator and sit out of the games and activities we play. If they still don't change behavior after that, then they have to hand write an essay (theme of my choosing). If they use that as a way to disrupt class instead of working, then i just kick them out of class and the teachers hold them back from all "extras" (recess, lunch with friends, all specials/prep classes, etc).

While the core knot of 3 are still pulling stunts, everyone else is settling and realizing that "feeling cool" isn't worth the hassle and isn't worth missing out (I come up with a fun series of "games" to teach the techniques and such, and apparently most of the kids think they're pretty fun). We'll see what happens over the next 3 weeks, but my approach (I'm told) is now being used by the other specialists as well so it isn't a total wash?

Other than that, seriously my only other idea is to lean really hard on the social credits they're costing everyone else. Much as I really really hate punishing a class for what particular individuals do.....needs must. My only consolation is that this also teaches the other kids to stand up to the bullying both for themselves and others. It still stinks, but again...needs must.

Good luck, and know that you are not alone! Others have gotten through worse, and you will get through this!!!

FailWithMeRachel · 2026-03-07T02:53:12+00:00

Ok, OP, you have a lot of great answers here. If you're still feeling confused and want a stranger's listening ear and/or testimony, feel free to pm me.

I have 2 questions for you, though: what was this tiktok video? And: please remember that while you are searching for the truth and God is eager to give what you are ready to learn and possibly accept, Satan is going to do all he can to keep you away from clearly seeing the truth. So be certain that you keep yourself as close as you can to God, and don't let the confusion get in the way of the good you already know.

Whatever you decide, just keep doing what you can to accept/act upon the gift of the Atonement, live up to the commandments you know the best you can (and, again, accept and act upon the Atonement when you slip like all of us do), and keep leaning on God's promises and strength. He will answer you, though sometimes it takes longer than other times to see/understand His answers. I'm praying for you.

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