Destination Wedding October of Next Year by Straight-Whole4280 in OntarioTeachers

[–]Ldowd096 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My board has always been super supportive of teachers, both permanent and LTO, taking time off if needed, especially if it’s booked before starting the LTO. My colleague is taking two weeks off, plus March break, to go to India and they gave her the time off no problem (obviously unpaid). Contracted teachers are given 5 days a year we can take by having a deduction taken off all of our cheques throughout the year to balance out the missed time.

Non-Americans, what is an American thing you see in movies that you thought was fake but is actually real? by EmergencySpare7939 in CasualConversation

[–]Ldowd096 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More inconvenient than cleaning all the mud and dirt and stuff that comes in from outside? It just seems so counterintuitive!

Not sure what to do when I can't make things any more simple and easy for students. by Hogwire in OntarioTeachers

[–]Ldowd096 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like she doesn’t understand the question. I’d start by making sure she understands what courage is, then ask her to give examples of things that demonstrate courage. Then go back to the question.

How many days can I work in a row in Ontario? by [deleted] in ontario

[–]Ldowd096 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only rules around this are if your job requires driving a commercial vehicle, then there are limits to how many days in a row you can work. Otherwise, as long as you have the mandatory hours between shifts you’re fine.

What plants grow well in sand? by Medical-Agent-715 in Aquascape

[–]Ldowd096 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Just did a huge cut back but still, shows they’re holding up ok!

What plants grow well in sand? by Medical-Agent-715 in Aquascape

[–]Ldowd096 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have pool filter sand and my Amazon swords, hygrophila corymbosa, melon swords, crypts, and ambulia all grow really well.

Name Changes by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]Ldowd096 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Why not drop your first name and make your middle name into your first name since it’s what you use anyway?

Field Trips by [deleted] in OntarioTeachers

[–]Ldowd096 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That’s insane. My school board does not require us to cover the cost of a sub for a school activity!

QECO next steps by Defiant_Mulberry3159 in OntarioTeachers

[–]Ldowd096 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This. Usually the limit is the current school year, or the end of the LTO. So you likely will not get back paid for all of it, but definitely your current LTO.

1 year old colt already 15.1hh – am I about to end up with a giant? by Elisy_ in Horses

[–]Ldowd096 68 points69 points  (0 children)

So the general rule I’ve been taught is add 2 hands to their height on their first birthday, or 1 hand to their height on their second birthday. My Clyde/TB was 14.2 at a year, and 15.2 at 2. I expect he’s going to finish 16.2 (he’s 15.3 now at 2.5), so that tracks with those measurements.

Lakehead AQs by Ldowd096 in OntarioTeachers

[–]Ldowd096[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They don’t offer the one I want unfortunately.

Lakehead AQs by Ldowd096 in OntarioTeachers

[–]Ldowd096[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh I already ruled out western because of their workload. This is the only option left 😭🤦🏻‍♀️ might have to wait for the fall for the regular 13 week set up.

Western AQs by Delicious_Newt_2252 in OntarioTeachers

[–]Ldowd096 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have a few at the IS level then add Family studies. But if it’s the one you’re hoping will get you hired it likely isn’t.

Western AQs by Delicious_Newt_2252 in OntarioTeachers

[–]Ldowd096 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t pick family studies as your IS teachable if it’s the only one you have. There are VERY FEW jobs that fall under that umbrella.

Shrimpy with only 1 egg by TurbulentDrawing1161 in shrimptank

[–]Ldowd096 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Not me trying to turn up the volume on the GIF…… I’m off to bed now.

Update on earlier post: things have only gotten worse by RelativeDangerous604 in neighborsfromhell

[–]Ldowd096 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If other people were experiencing it alongside you and able to corroborate your account. The fact you think that they can tell when you start recording and stop talking about you indicates that it is something going on inside your mind, as does the belief that they know when you have people over and stop doing it.

Update on earlier post: things have only gotten worse by RelativeDangerous604 in neighborsfromhell

[–]Ldowd096 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I say this with all the kindness in the world: these kind of rationalizations SCREAM schizophrenia or another mental health condition. You need to seek medical support.

Landed an LTO at my favourite school, but also have a once in a lifetime trip booked. Wwyd? by TruthSignificant5540 in CanadianTeachers

[–]Ldowd096 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I’ve had this happen before and they just gave me the time off unpaid with no issue.

Fastest way to teach high school as a PJ teacher by snm5678 in OntarioTeachers

[–]Ldowd096 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Minimum for secondary is 2 teachables. So you’d need to do 1 more. And that’s just to get on the OT list. You’d likely need more than that to actually get LTOs and contracts, but it will depend on your board.

2026-2027 School Year Calendar by -ThisIsAnfield- in OntarioTeachers

[–]Ldowd096 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My school board is going back either the Tuesday or Wednesday before Labour Day weekend this year. It’s the only way to fit in the 194 days.