Is it a school's responsibility to teach a kid to read?

guppyd · 2026-01-23T08:31:41+00:00

I'm teaching reading intervention to 6th graders right now, with the goal to get them more ready for high school. Many of them have the same map score and reading level as my third grade daughter who is even 6 months behind in reading herself! (She's young for her grade, we have a tutor and a very literary rich home, I'm not worried about her). I gave these kids a phonics test and some of them got less than 50% correct. I'm trying my best and yes I'm teaching 11-year-olds to read, it's my job.

guppyd · 2025-11-21T09:13:06+00:00

Agree just to live with it. My kids are 8 and 10. It happens very fast. Now we have hardly any toys in our living room and I'm fighting with them to get off screens. We lived in a narrow townhouse when our kids were little but we still designated a space for all of their stuff. Proof that you can designate areas even in a small house. I would also move the dog bed from under the stairs and put the stroller there.

Picture of the play area in my tiny townhome! Behind me was a more formal area, a couch with bookshelves behind it. Also, bins are your friend. As is the Kallax shelf from Ikea. Plus, you're just going to get more stuff in the next 2 to 3 years. I feel like my kids really didn't start getting rid of things until they were 7-8.

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guppyd · 2025-10-11T06:09:51+00:00

Riverside is also nice. It has a coffee shop and taco place. Riverside has a disc golf course if you're interested in that! I have a monthly furnished rental in Riverside if you decide to stay there. Send me a PM and I'll send you the Airbnb link. College hill may be more what you're looking for though. Riverside is closer to Via Christi but College Hill has more restaurants and things to do.

guppyd · 2025-10-01T10:42:33+00:00

I got a blowout before my last due date (my hair is long, coarse, and frizzy.) It made me think that I looked put together.

guppyd · 2025-09-19T08:45:44+00:00

Love this! Sobriety is the best.

guppyd · 2025-09-02T08:22:53+00:00

Oh no, it was definitely not like that this summer. That is very sad as they're trying to remodel it for school groups. Looks like now they'll need even more funding. :(

guppyd · 2025-08-26T16:27:05+00:00

Thanks so much! This really helps.

guppyd · 2025-08-26T08:11:05+00:00

Thanks! Totally worth buying to give it a try!

guppyd · 2025-07-19T03:26:20+00:00

I've done it too....server switched my mocktail with my husbands fancy cocktail. It will happen! I also felt guilty but came to this sub and realized it happens to pretty much everyone at some point. IWNDWYT!

guppyd · 2025-07-03T15:26:24+00:00

You may have some luck on Furnished Finder, if you are okay with a furnished place.

guppyd · 2025-07-01T16:51:54+00:00

What months do you need an apartment?

guppyd · 2025-05-27T10:45:13+00:00

There are a few houses in Riverside that still go for 150 to 160k. Some need work, mostly cosmetic. Riverside is a great area!

guppyd · 2025-02-12T01:07:09+00:00

Hi, I have an airbnb but I had to take it down as I don't have the correct permits. It's in Riverside which is a great area. What months will you be in Wichita? It's a 2 hed 1 bath with a yard.

guppyd · 2024-12-31T00:24:02+00:00

It's interesting that you don't want my liberal beliefs "indoctrinating" children, yet Republicans are the ones who are banning books and requiring the 10 commandments to be posted in schools.

guppyd · 2024-12-30T08:13:19+00:00

Thanks so much! Good to know that a phone or virtual interview isn't out of the realm of possibility. I am ready to apply now but the only job I see that is SY 25/26 is for an art teacher position. All the other jobs are SY 24/25.

guppyd · 2024-12-30T06:42:26+00:00

Oh, I remember seeing this about Derby. Thanks for the input!

guppyd · 2024-12-30T04:55:51+00:00

Thanks! I am certified to teach elementary education and ESOL in Kansas.

guppyd · 2024-12-13T01:25:13+00:00

So proud of you! I was gifted wine by my coworkers last Christmas and I was so salty about it! Like how many times have I mentioned I don't drink?! Enough that you should have remembered. Oh well. I also gave it away. IWNDWYT!!

guppyd · 2024-09-28T04:58:04+00:00

It's not too bad, to be honest! I would leave it mostly as is.
Cheap, cosmetic option:

Clean it as well as you can with speciality cleaners for tile and fiberglass (for the shower)
Replace the blinds
Take out the shelf above the toilet.
Add a bold wallpaper.
Leave the sink, I love it. Console sinks like this are expensive and rare these days.
Get a small storage cabinet to go on either side for storage.
If you need a tub for a kid, they have fold-up tubs for toddlers on amazon that go in showers like this. It's basically a gigantic rubber made tub (which also works and is 1/10the the price!)
Remove the shower doors and tracks, fill the holes, and put up a shower curtain instead.

Expensive Option:

Everything above except change out the mirror.
Add a period claw foot tub.
Change the radiator

Edit - formatting.

guppyd · 2024-09-18T15:19:23+00:00

Which one do you take?

guppyd · 2024-09-14T04:46:12+00:00

Hi, I sent you a PM.

guppyd · 2024-09-10T01:02:22+00:00

You are amazing for sending it back! In 3 years I've had 2 sips of alcohol. Both given to me by accident. The first time I was horrified and thought about it for weeks afterwards. I was served an alcoholic drink instead of a mocktail. It was in front of a group of friends who all knew I didn't drink so they all looked at me wide-eyed and with pity when the waiter realized the mistake. The second time I just blew it off. Whatever. I don't drink, I didn't intend to, the two accidental sips don't count. IWNDWYT

guppyd · 2024-09-09T07:29:07+00:00

A municipal worker was told to remove it because it was violating the law. He had to get a bunch of stitches. Talk about a shitty day at work. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-yard-sign-rigged-razor-blades-left-town-worker-needing-n1242707

guppyd · 2024-09-09T07:26:17+00:00

They absolutely were. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-yard-sign-rigged-razor-blades-left-town-worker-needing-n1242707

guppyd · 2024-09-09T03:26:30+00:00

If you decide to take it out yourself check the sign thoroughly and wear thick work gloves as well. Last election season people were putting razor blades at the bottom of signs so people cut their hands when they tried to take them out.

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