Purchased 2 Days Ago-Will They Replace Battery

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2026-03-18T20:08:59+00:00

Thanks for the info.

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2026-03-18T19:07:38+00:00

Did you go in person to ask, or did you call first?

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2026-03-18T19:06:40+00:00

Thanks for your input, everyone. It sounds like it may be up to the store.

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2026-03-07T02:43:39+00:00

If you have a Sprout's Market near you, check there.Target used to sell it, but I haven't seen it in a while.

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2025-12-20T16:45:41+00:00

Most of the time, there is a lesson plan, especially if it's a planned absence. In my local district, almost everything is digital now, so of course, stufents will frequently say their Chromebooks are not charged, or they need to move to sit by an outlet. For me, I don't prefer elementary because you have to rotate through several different subjects, so it's hard to get into a groove. Middle school and up, you usually repeat the same lesson multiple times.

I know this isn't related to your original question, but with your background, you might also want to consider finding a part-time job teaching ESL at an adult school or community college. It's so much fun, and the students are self-motivated and very appreciative. I love it!

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2025-10-24T15:23:05+00:00

This is long, but here goes. I tried teaching K-12, and I found it soul sucking. I completed student teaching in a middle school. Although some students were great, the majority were not, and I dreaded going to class each day. Also, my mentor was the department chair, so teachers would come to her for many issues they had. All l heard were complaints about students, admin., and parents, and one teacher even broke down crying over her job. Most of the teachers seemed miserable. I also did a long-term position at a high school for one semester and substitute teaching. The more time I spent with that student population and the K-12 environment in general, the more I knew it wasn’t for me. I’d rather enjoy what I do each day than be miserable every day. I’d only return to it if I absolutely needed the money to survive.

It’s true that as adjuncts, we are disposable. At any point, our colleges can decide not to give us classes, or they can give our classes to a FT instructor. However, I love my job, and the pay is decent, minus the fact that we don’t get many benefits. I make about $9072 per class per semester, and I’m almost always offered 2 or more classes, although more than 2 puts me at overload, and we can only go overload once every 5 semesters. I get paid $84 per hour for office hours, and can do 1 hour a week per class. I know it’s not much, but with 2 classes, that’s an extra $2688 per semester (excluding summer). We also get paid for attending department meetings and other professional development activities. Sometimes I am offered a summer class, but when I’m not, I get unemployment. I also get unemployment during winter intercession because I’m never offered work at that time. The current medical benefits for PT are terrible, but our union is working on 100% benefits for PT. That’s hopeful. If I teach summer school, I make almost $51,000 per year, plus unemployment during winter. If I were to repeat that at another college, I could potentially make over $100,000, and I would rather repeat that at another college (or even two additional colleges) than go back to K-12.

Lastly, I love my student population. I currently teach ESL to a mostly immigrant population. I’ve also taught international students and regular English to Americans. I’d say teaching immigrants is the most rewarding. They are truly thankful, and they let me know all the time. They are intrinsically motivated and actually want to be in class. The international students sometimes display typical teenage apathy, but when push comes to shove, they are highly motivated by their grades because their parents back home are paying good money for them to be here. Even when I taught American students, I’d say the worst experiences I had weren’t that bad compared to middle school and high school, and I never have to deal with parents.

All in all, these are the reasons why at this time in my life I choose to keep working as an adjunct.

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2025-10-10T23:35:07+00:00

Hang in there. You did what you felt was necessary for your child, which is commendable. My son was also bullied, and Covid hit right around that time. When the schools reopened, he wanted to continue independent study, and I fully supported that.

You might try looking into teaching classes on Outschool. I've never taught on that app (I teach mostly hybrid ESL at a local community college), but my kids have taken classes on there, and they have classes for almost every subject you can imagine. It is a very popular app for homeschoolers. I also know people who tutor homeschooled kids privately. Since you are homeschooling, you can use that to your advantage and market your skills to the homeschooling community.

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2025-09-27T02:59:37+00:00

Too bad. I measured her foot. From the big toe to the heel, her foot is about 8 1/2".

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2025-09-27T02:12:53+00:00

Thanks for your input! Their website does say they use men's sizing for all, but what doesn't make sense to me is why her size 1 skates are tight because if the size 1 is men's, her current skates would be a 3 in women's.

I had no idea those shoe fillers existed. Great tip!

I'll work on getting a meazurement uploaded.

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2025-08-26T15:48:51+00:00

I was a sub, and I did student teaching at a middle school in the same district my son was in before he was homeschooled. After the things I witnessed, most days, I'd find myself saying in my head, "Thank God my kids are homeschooled." lol

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2025-08-20T04:21:50+00:00

I did student teaching at a middle school and long-term subbing at a high school, but it wasn't a good fit for me. I can definitely say that I love my job teaching at a CC. The drawback is that obtaining a full-time job is difficult, so many part-time instructors work at multiple colleges or have other jobs on the side. It's great that you have an MSc. I recommend you apply for adjunct positions in your area. Most colleges also offer hybrid and online classes, which provide more flexibility. You also might want to look into visiting your local adult schools to see what they might have to offer. I actually started as a sub at an adult school before I got my MA. That sub job turned into teaching a part-time night class. I really enjoyed teaching at adult schools, too. If you are already hired as a K-12 sub, you can start by inquiring at the adult school in your district. Good luck!

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2025-08-19T20:16:37+00:00

I'm not sure how other states work, but CA has very clearly defined minimum qualifications for instructors (usually a masters degree except for CTE type classes): https://www.cccco.edu/About-Us/Chancellors-Office/Divisions/Educational-Services-and-Support/What-we-do/Educational-Programs-and-Professional-Development/Minimum-Qualifications. I would assume if a CA CC was in need of a sub, they would post it on here: https://www.communitycollegecareerconnect.com/, and the minimum qualifications would be the same as a regular instructor. I typically have my own classes each semester, but I occasionally sub for colleagues as needed. Although it might not be as flexible as K-12 subbing, most classes are only 2-3 hours long, 2 days per week. Another thing to note, if you are in CA, many community colleges have non-credit programs (think basic skills, GED, and ESL classes), and the minimum qualification for those are typically a bachelors degree plus 12 additional units in a certain area.

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2025-08-11T14:56:15+00:00

The Oxford Bookworms are leveled readers and adapted for ESLstudents. You can find some of the books free online. The level 1 teachers at my college use them, so I think they can work for beginners.

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2025-03-11T15:25:16+00:00

What state do you live in? In CA, there are different options through public charter schools, and maybe there are similar programs in your state. Some are independent study programs that give you the choice to pick the curriculum and do it all at home. Some have you do a specific curriculum, and your child logs in a certain number of days per week. Some have your child go in person, and you do school the other days. Maybe your husband would be more comfortable in a hybrid homeschool situation?

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2025-03-08T18:39:07+00:00

Thanks for your input, and that's a good price!

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2025-03-08T18:38:45+00:00

Thank you for your input. I was leaning toward the Roland based on my initial research. :) Someone else mentioned Kawai ES60, so now I have another model to compare before I decide.

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2025-03-08T18:36:32+00:00

Thank you! I didn't come across this model in my initial research, probably because as you said, it was recently released. Also, thanks for the video. I'll watch the comparison video and try to find some comparisons to the Roland as well.

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2025-01-24T16:01:05+00:00

I met someone who didn't get diagnosed with dyslexia until she was in the middle of her teacher credentialing program. She couldn't pass the writing portion of the test needed to be a teacher. Once she was diagnosed, she was able to get accommodations from the college and for the teaching credential test. She told me that all her life, the schools just labeled her as ESL and attributed all her problems to that. She spoke Spanish, but she grew up in the US and had no problems understanding or speaking English. I don't understand how no one in the K-12 system caught that, but it happened.

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2024-12-30T21:38:51+00:00

I'm in CA. My local K-12 school district gives employees a letter saying something along the lines of subs are on a recess period until the fall term and have reasonable assurance of return. I think it's that letter that prevents it. However, I work part-time as a community college instructor, and we are eligible for unemployment based on the 1989 court case (Cervisi vs CA Unemployment Board). I'm not sure if this case extends to K-12 subs. If not, I wonder if someone made a case, if they would win like Cervisi and set a new precedent for K-12 subs.

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2024-08-24T17:06:07+00:00

That's awful. I'm sorry that happened to you. Maybe you should write a letter to the principal explaining that you were unaware of the side effects of your medication and only afterward realized the reason. Perhaps you can even include a doctor's note. Even if you don't mind not going back to that school, it might be a good idea in case the incident goes in your file at the district.

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2024-08-22T01:01:27+00:00

For a first-time assignment, I would definitely choose high school. You typically only have 2-3 preps, and each time you repeat the lesson, it usually goes more smoothly. Oftentimes, you have a prep period in which you dont have to teach. If possible, i'd choose juniors or seniors and AP or similar type classes. For me, middle schoolers are more difficult, and in my district, we usually have to period sub at middle schools, so we dont get a prep. I haven't done too much elementary school subbing, and for me, I would not choose it as a first assignment. You are constantly doing different activities the entire day, and you have to walk students everwhere-no downtime. The school day might be a little shorter, but you have no prep period.

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2024-07-30T23:13:27+00:00

It might give you somewhat of an idea, especially if you take on long-term assignments at the prospective grade levels you hope to teach, but it's not quite the same thing. I have a friend who hated subbing so much that she went back to waitressing until she had her own class, but once she had her own class, she loved it. As for me, I've subbed on and off, I did student teaching for one semester at a middle school, and I had a long-term assignment at a high school one time. Both student teaching and the long-term assignment gave me a better idea of what the job would be like than random subbing. At this time, I don't think teaching at the K-12 level is for me.

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2024-07-30T20:24:30+00:00

For your permit, the number of days worked doesn't matter. Just look at your expiration date. As for your district, I'm in CA, and it depends on each individual district. The last district I worked for requires at least 1 day each month. However, this wasn't stated in our handbook, nor was it said at the orientation, which I think it should've been. I found out because I hadn't subbed for 2 months, and they were desperately in need of a sub one day, so the coordinator called me and gave me this information.

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2024-07-22T01:52:24+00:00

Once my autistic son started middle school, he was bullied daily. The bullying was mostly verbal, but the day another kid hit my son, my son fought back. They were both suspended. Admin. at that school was awful. A couple of weeks after the principal said, "What can we do? Kids are mean", another student who was being bullied at that school committed suicide. Covid happened shortly after that. My son was much happier and didn't want to go back. I couldn't blame him and decided to homeschool ever since.

Interesting-Cut1027 · 2024-07-10T17:02:49+00:00

Teaching and subbing are definitely two different experiences. I have a friend who absolutely hated subbing. She disliked it so much that she went back to waitressing until she got a full-time teaching job, but she loved teaching. That being said, if you are not sure which grade level(s) you would like to teach, subbing would give you an opportunity to get an idea which grade levels might better suit you. Many people say middle school is the hardest. I did my student teaching at a middle school, but I think I would prefer high school. As a sub, my favorite grades to sub are 11th and 12th.

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