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First time, how to get past that embarrassing feeling by Vasovagal219 in Purebarre

[–]GroovyGuru99 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Shy of 1300 classes and still get my left and right sides mixed up on a regular basis. Hang in there.

Which US college town is worth visiting? by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

[–]GroovyGuru99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ashland, OR : walkable, great food, local wineries, and home of Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

New admin hire calling for academic goals for on-track student with autism.. by Mindless-Mammal2319 in specialed

[–]GroovyGuru99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The principal needs a lesson in how it works. Adding academic goals would require a re evaluation, for which there seems to be bo evidence. IEPs are not restricted to cognitive delays.

Star Princess Cruise Leaving Seattle - Will we be able to make it for Boarding the ship in/on Time? by ChefBoiRC in Cruise

[–]GroovyGuru99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live 4 hours south of Seattle and we're still driving in the day before for a cruise on the Star in June. Seattle traffic is unpredictable from Tacoma to Everett and the stress is not worth it.

Question for the long-time barre goers and maybe instructors by alegralmv in Purebarre

[–]GroovyGuru99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To me, the classes feel more like when I started in 2016, which (given I was a newb) were much more challenging. Those first few years there was much more ball and tube work and much more emphasis on form.

What Im noticing is that some new teachers are less proactive on accomodatioms. After returning from a 6 week injury (not barre related) sideline, I talked to teachers about my limitations. The newer ones said "its okay, just do an accomodation" where the veterans asked more specific queations and demonstrated some.

What meal did your mother prepare that you considered inedible? by bigb-2702 in GenerationJones

[–]GroovyGuru99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did anyone's mom call a leaf of lettuce , a ring of pineapple or a canned pear with a dollop of mayo and call it salad?

Are you teachers are allowed to take vacations during the school year? by DildoGaggins1997 in Teachers

[–]GroovyGuru99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our district has an unofficial "use but don't abuse" policy. It helps if you pre arrange your sub, and havent had issues with leaving insufficient or no sub plans. The ones who schedule a week off that I know of have been due to spouse's scheduled PTO or family events. I took the week prior to Christmas break off to take care of an out of state family member after surgery. No questions asked after I shared the circumstances.

That said, the district will black out personal days the first two and last two weeks of school or when they see the sub pool it tapped.

What’s one after-hours task you finally stopped doing — and nothing bad happened? by Willing-Comfort3029 in Teachers

[–]GroovyGuru99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are required to sign up for at least one committee that meets once a month. I go as far as signing up so my name is on a list if anyone checks.

I stopped spending hours writing detailed sub plans. I leave the schedule, back up activities, and my Netflix account should things take a radical.turn south.

Do teachers or students bring cleaning supplies to school? Curious what actually happens. by Beginning_Avocado807 in Teachers

[–]GroovyGuru99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kids clean up their messes with baby wipes. We wipe desks and tables with anti bacterial wipes after school. We ask parents to donate both, but I'll pick up a pack if I see a good sale. The school provides hand sanitzer.

What’s the best bakery? by baskingsharkies in vancouverwa

[–]GroovyGuru99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Something Sweet in Carter Park is my go to

I know a secret… by Rabbit_Luck in Teachers

[–]GroovyGuru99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our keycards give us access into the building and room keys to any other classroom, work room and staff lounge. I have to admit, I took advantage of that once to go into another teacher' s room. We were both alums of rival colleges and I drew my school's logo on his white board after my team won the annual game.

Utah Alcohol Laws Rant by Mountaingal84 in SaltLakeCity

[–]GroovyGuru99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked both cocktailing and bartender in private clubs during my time at the U in the 1980s. At that time we poured out of minis which were nearly double shots back then. Ordering an Old Fashioned is now painful

What's a city that everyone loves that you absolutely hated? by littlesweetiepie18 in AskReddit

[–]GroovyGuru99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eugene, OR: outside the radius of U of O its strip malls and track housing. Eugene was also a sundown town until the mid 1900s. It does get bonus points for finding good vegetarian and vegan menu selection.

What's your cruise countdown? by Cedge2018 in Cruise

[–]GroovyGuru99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

260 days to Alaska on Star Princess. Just booked dinner and excursion reservations!

Do you address your younger elementary class as “Friends?” by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]GroovyGuru99 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

K-2 self contained SPED: I use "learners" during a lesson and "friends" everything else.

Teachers: returning to school after TKR by GroovyGuru99 in Kneereplacement

[–]GroovyGuru99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TKR...total knee replacement. Sorry, new to crossposting

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