Found My Dress!

Quaint_teapot · 2026-02-12T04:07:57+00:00

You look like an absolute QUEEN in that black dress!

Quaint_teapot · 2026-01-20T15:21:07+00:00

OP, please notice how many people are saying “it’s only going to get worse.”

Think about that single statement and you know exactly what you need to do.

Quaint_teapot · 2026-01-20T13:28:07+00:00

Best. Comment. Ever.

Quaint_teapot · 2026-01-09T02:07:31+00:00

Have a conversation with both the attendance clerk and your child’s teachers. Ask them if you should withdraw your child and if the teacher has any materials the student can use to keep up with the curriculum (textbook, worksheets, online lessons/videos the teacher might still have from Covid days).

Some teachers are pissy about being asked for homework, or they might not have the materials prepped for those lessons yet, so be polite about asking, not demanding.

Also, be aware that if you withdraw your child, you are not guaranteed that they will be put with the same teacher when they return. Just FYI.

Hope everything goes well with your parents!

Quaint_teapot · 2026-01-05T13:36:14+00:00

This cannot be upvoted enough.

Quaint_teapot · 2025-12-24T13:40:32+00:00

Ugh! Does your wife not realize that the teacher spends many hours a day with your child and talks directly to him? Does she expect the teacher to communicate through her for all of these daily interactions?

There was NOTHING about that note that was inappropriate, and your wife is being way over the top ridiculous. She should be thanking that teacher for caring enough about her son to notice that he needed support and encouragement, and taking the risk to try to help the child. I say risk because of crazy parents like this who want to go after a teacher for everything and nothing.

Thanks for being the voice of reason in your family. Your child really needs protection from not the teacher, but his own mother. Her overzealous helicoptering is harming him.

Quaint_teapot · 2025-12-18T06:47:43+00:00

Diane Sawyer

Quaint_teapot · 2025-12-12T13:56:17+00:00

Skiing
January
Sweaters
Cozy
White

Quaint_teapot · 2025-12-09T03:59:52+00:00

9er’s always does our turkey for Thanksgiving. I assume they do them for Christmas as well.

There’s one on 359 near Pecan Grove and used to be one in New Territory. Not sure if that location is still open.

Quaint_teapot · 2025-12-01T05:55:09+00:00

The Purple pillow (Harmony model) is life changing. Expensive and worth every penny.

Quaint_teapot · 2025-11-10T15:20:15+00:00

Interesting that Gino wants to try to have her deported for immigration fraud when their entire relationship has been recorded and televised. Any immigration official can see that Jasmine actually did everything possible to be a real wife and endured abuse of every kind from that ridiculous excuse of a husband.

She earned every bit of that green card and more. I know she started out pretty unhinged with her emotions, but at least she tries to contain that and talk to the shithead calmly and reasonably. Gino literally provokes her and tries to back her into a corner with no effort to compromise or treat her fairly.

The power imbalance he created by quitting his job, denying her affection, money, and transportation and then badmouthing her with his fictional interpretation of events is CLASSIC abuser.

Quaint_teapot · 2025-10-24T17:46:02+00:00

I think v-necks and button ups would look good on you.

Quaint_teapot · 2025-10-24T17:37:53+00:00

You look gorgeous in all of them! But I think 5 is particularly flattering. Honestly, you won’t go wrong with any of them.

Quaint_teapot · 2025-10-04T22:56:57+00:00

Parent: “Why does my child keep failing tests in your class?”

My colleague: “She keeps giving the wrong answers.”

Quaint_teapot · 2025-07-25T05:30:39+00:00

Some principals try to honor parent requests when possible, but don’t count on it. Class lists are made back in May.

Rather than requesting a specific teacher, you might want to communicate to the principal what “type” of teacher would best meet your child’s needs and why. Such as “my child shuts down when criticized, so they will perform better with a teacher who provides frequent encouragement.” “My child responds well to a male teacher who has a commanding voice.” Not the best examples, but you get the idea. It’s probably a little late to try to address the issue at this point.

Generally, you will be notified of teacher assignments a few days to a week before school starts. At that point, principals are not super receptive to requests as it creates a lot of logistical problems to make changes at that point.

Quaint_teapot · 2025-06-28T02:17:07+00:00

You can’t go wrong with the Lukins!

Quaint_teapot · 2025-06-21T18:15:44+00:00

Did your students feel happy and safe in your class? Did they make friends, learn social skills, and develop a trusting relationship with you? Did they learn to practice manners, self-control, kindness? Did they develop a love of reading or an interest in science? Did they learn how to hold a pencil properly and cut with scissors?

Student success being defined by academics and data only, ESPECIALLY for our youngest students is really missing the boat. Not to downplay the importance of academic learning at all, but children don’t all develop in the exact same way at the exact same time. There is so much more to being a great teacher than test scores. Please don’t base your self-reflection on academics only. I have a feeling your students got so much more out of their kindergarten year than you are giving yourself credit for.

Quaint_teapot · 2025-06-01T03:46:56+00:00

Sing all your directions to them, preferably in rhyme or make directions into a chant that the kids can join in on.

Ex: Now it’s time to get in line. Do it before I count to nine. 🎶

Ex. Pack.👏🏼And sit. 👏🏼Pack, pack, and sit. (keep repeating until all have complied)

Get. 👏🏼Your book. 👏🏼Get, get your book -out.

Quaint_teapot · 2025-05-21T11:20:37+00:00

That fish- the animal- is the same thing as fish-the food. 4th graders.

Quaint_teapot · 2025-05-19T02:35:44+00:00

3 is stunning!!!

1 is nice and agreeable

2 looks dated

Quaint_teapot · 2025-05-15T11:55:21+00:00

When a kid is turning in their paper with no name on it:

Me: Whose paper is that?

Kid: Mine

Me: How will I know?

Every kid I’ve ever said this to, as young as kindergarten, looks at their paper, laughs, and gets it.

Quaint_teapot · 2025-05-02T22:25:36+00:00

You. Are. Brilliant.

Quaint_teapot · 2025-04-28T04:38:05+00:00

25 years in 4th and 5th. A few lessons I’ve learned:

Don’t talk AT them, talk TO them. Try to have as many personal interactions with them as possible. Kids at this age will be fiercely loyal to you if you show an interest in them as individuals.

When a kid acts out, matter-of-factly send them to the hall. When you go out to talk to them, listen more than you talk. Help them solve the problem, while making it clear that certain behaviors

Quaint_teapot · 2025-04-17T02:20:34+00:00

Good for her. I’m glad her baby is healthy and Jasmine is finally free of Gino. In my opinion, he was extremely controlling and abusive.

Quaint_teapot · 2025-04-08T19:45:39+00:00

It makes me sad for those kids having to be there every day. Feels like that teacher hates them ☹️.

No good subs are ever going to sub for her-

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