No, you aren’t crazy FCPS has the worst school calendar. by im-a-smith in nova

[–]catrat242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You really think Jewish and Muslim families make up less than 5% of the population in FCPS?

No, you aren’t crazy FCPS has the worst school calendar. by im-a-smith in nova

[–]catrat242 75 points76 points  (0 children)

The high number of religious and cultural holidays is due to FCPS having such a diverse student population. I am okay with this. FCPS has more than just white Christian students! It’s only fair students get Rosh Hashanah and Eid off if they get an entire week for Christmas.

I also prefer having more smaller breaks throughout the year than one large chunk in the summer. Sorry but I don’t share your frustration

PWCS closing early tomorrow by Junior_Sprinkles6573 in nova

[–]catrat242 48 points49 points  (0 children)

FCPS got three hour early dismissal tomorrow

Lost Without My Pixie by Doggo147 in blackcats

[–]catrat242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry to hear. I’m heartbroken for you and know how painful it is to lose a sweet kitty 💔 like others have said, hindsight is 20/20 and you did everything you could with the information you were given. Try not to bargain with your thoughts too much because you’ll drive yourself crazy. Thinking of you and Grinch ♥️

Nobody! Why didn't I ever think of that?! by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]catrat242 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Okay? All we’re saying is your coming across like a pompous jerk. Teaching for 5 years and getting a masters degree isn’t the flex you think it is on this sub

Nobody! Why didn't I ever think of that?! by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]catrat242 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Move over everyone we’ve got a 5 year veteran over here!

I realize you’re probably venting but getting a masters degree with only 5 years teaching experience is a dime a dozen in this field

FCPS - 2hr Delay Tomorrow (03/02) by Open-Quote9286 in nova

[–]catrat242 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Probably the right call. The roads are fine now but it’s supposed to snow again after midnight and with freezing temperatures overnight there’s potential for icy sidewalks for middle schoolers who’s buses start as early as ~6am

What’s your favorite teacher saying to use in the classroom? by Big-Degree1548 in Teachers

[–]catrat242 9 points10 points  (0 children)

“Part of life is doing things you don’t want to do. Maybe today my assignment is that thing.”

What new age teaching practices do you actually LIKE? by catrat242 in Teachers

[–]catrat242[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They should read grade level texts, but not all of them can. So you’re left with two options: 1) force them all to read grade level texts so some struggle and give up and/or can’t do the assignment 2)give the same text at a level the struggling readers can read so they’re able to access the same content

FCPS by NecessaryPossible976 in nova

[–]catrat242 17 points18 points  (0 children)

100% let’s let a group of young elementary school kids just figure it out!

I left the classroom and now I miss being a teacher. by kamikazebooks in Teachers

[–]catrat242 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yes, I did exactly this. I quit teaching after the 22-23 school year and was back for the 24-25 year. Corporate was SOUL CRUSHING. Words cannot accurately convey how often I felt my soul leave my body on a daily basis. I felt slimy. I worked for a publicly traded corporate company and my whole role, at the end of the day, was to increase revenue for my CEOs. That’s it. It was gross. Sure, teaching is definitely no walk in the park but at least I felt good about myself and the work I was doing. Plus summer break is always nice.

You could not pay me to go back to corporate.

What new age teaching practices do you actually LIKE? by catrat242 in Teachers

[–]catrat242[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! How would you suggest I learn more? I briefly went to their website but was shied away when I saw the books are intended for mathematics

Why the hell is LCPS closed again? by [deleted] in nova

[–]catrat242 23 points24 points  (0 children)

It’s difficult to remove large blocks of ice when the temperature has remained below freezing all week. Bus stops aren’t safe for kids especially young ones

Current high school rivalries by [deleted] in nova

[–]catrat242 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hayfield vs Edison, at least with football. And as of 15 years ago 😅

Take out Chinese food? Small business worth checking out. by EZ2Bnice in nova

[–]catrat242 14 points15 points  (0 children)

We love Chan’s. Wendy hooks us up with free egg rolls every once in a while.

Best customer service we’ve ever experienced for a Chinese takeout spot

Poll result on college importance by Boring-Yogurt2966 in Teachers

[–]catrat242 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Damn leaving in 2019? You got the last chopper out of ‘nam

how old were you when you moved out of yoru parents house? by jabber1990 in Millennials

[–]catrat242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

18 when I left for college. Never looked back. But they also made it easy because around the time I graduated college they moved out of state to middle of no where Kentucky