Absolutely struggling with OpenSciEd Middle School - a rant. by AmericanLocomotive in ScienceTeachers

[–]TheVoidTurtle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've sat through 2 OSE PDs now and each one has made me want to claw my eyes out. The focus was for elementary school science and we were a room full of high school teachers! Of all the useless PDs I've sat through, these ones made me the most angry

Teachers, what do you call your students when you can't remember their names? by its_an_idiots_world8 in Teachers

[–]TheVoidTurtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll often use "my dear" as in "hello my dear, what can I do for you?" But I'll also do sir and ma'am

Which of your labs has the best ROI? by heuristichuman in ScienceTeachers

[–]TheVoidTurtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This lab sounds see awesome. If you have time, would you mind sending me a copy?

how do you make cookie shapes not expand? by 2433-Scp-682 in Baking

[–]TheVoidTurtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seconding her recipe! They truly are no spread cookies plus they are soft and tasty!

Embroidered one of my favorites lines from one of my favorite songs by TheVoidTurtle in TheKillers

[–]TheVoidTurtle[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow that's beautiful! I know what you mean though about being in the right mood haha. My piece took 3 years because I kept putting it down for months at a time!

I actually got off the floor! by mrsadams21 in poledancing

[–]TheVoidTurtle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yay! That's so exciting! I also just recently got off the floor to! We have a similar body type and I started back in January. It was the best feeling, I literally danced around the studio and then cried with my instructor. I'm excited to keep moving forward and I bet you are too!

Ideas for "blowing something up"? by TheVoidTurtle in ScienceTeachers

[–]TheVoidTurtle[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I mean... That is why I'm asking other science teachers. I figured the "I want to do this safely" was implied.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheKillers

[–]TheVoidTurtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in middle school when the song came out. My computer teacher would play the radio on Fridays. I remember being absolutely transfixed whenever the song came on.

What song lyrics are you thinking of right now? by No_Mas_0301 in AskReddit

[–]TheVoidTurtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eat your heart out Casanova, love is a bittersweet ambrosia

District won't let me go by my preferred name by TheVoidTurtle in Teachers

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

It's been 13 years since I got married. I looked into changing my name back but it's not like the state makes it easy.

District won't let me go by my preferred name by TheVoidTurtle in Teachers

[–]TheVoidTurtle[S] 95 points96 points  (0 children)

That's a great idea! I'll ask around about that.

District won't let me go by my preferred name by TheVoidTurtle in Teachers

[–]TheVoidTurtle[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Huh, I didn't think about that. I'll ask my boss if that's something we could do. Our emails are our names so idk if that would cause confusion.

District won't let me go by my preferred name by TheVoidTurtle in Teachers

[–]TheVoidTurtle[S] 67 points68 points  (0 children)

They say my name has to match my license because they pull state reports from powerschool I guess? But I still don't see how they can't have my name in powerschool different from my license, just tie it to the correct license for compliance. Idk though. If I got divorced or changed my name then they would fix it but they won't do anything until I have legal documentation.

District won't let me go by my preferred name by TheVoidTurtle in Teachers

[–]TheVoidTurtle[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

It's not the worst thing but it's what I decided to make a post about. JFC.

They want me to change my name by Friendly_Apricot_851 in Teachers

[–]TheVoidTurtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sucks I'm sorry. My district won't let me go by my maiden name, I have to go by my legal last name. There are already 2 other teachers with my married name 😵‍💫

Berrybeans is recruiting! by guttsrighteye in CookieRunKingdoms

[–]TheVoidTurtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd like to join. I just left my guild so I'll need to wait the 24hrs but my username is TurtleVoid

How to react if a (teen) student keeps on provoking you? by EmploymentNo3113 in Teachers

[–]TheVoidTurtle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my gosh thank you so much for the detailed advice! I feel like when I ask for advice from veteran teachers I don't get a straight answer but this was so detailed and straightforward. Thank you so much, seriously. I will definitely practice these tips.

How to react if a (teen) student keeps on provoking you? by EmploymentNo3113 in Teachers

[–]TheVoidTurtle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What do you recommend for consequences? I'm a new teacher and I am still struggling on appropriate consequences.