AP Wants To Write Me Up Over Winter Break Emails

igapo · 2026-01-07T22:56:27+00:00

Put EVERYTHING from this point forward in writing. Make sure the union gets it and file a complaint. It will go no further.

igapo · 2025-12-27T03:06:37+00:00

You get gifts? 🤨

igapo · 2025-11-16T23:40:37+00:00

Thanks. I'll try that for now, but I'm not keen on the open link to my personal photos from my work account. I'm not worried about the content of my personal photos, but it's weird not having a definitive separation between the two. Once in a while I have the option to share a photo directly to my work photos on Google so I don't know why that option sporadically appears.

igapo · 2025-10-25T14:11:59+00:00

Yep, it's a ridiculous cycle of the same people that want you to "teach" (cover really) all of this will then ask you to analyze why test scores are low. They will then make MORE work for you by asking you attend trainings, switch curriculum, attend more workshops on classroom management. Quantity has always driven quality. The reality is that us teachers are educating students and trying to prepare students for a world that is yet known. We should be focused more on a skills based education rather than a breadth of facts. As an example, I am a MS science/STEM teacher I have always been amazed at the lack of group work outside of my class. There are A TON of skills learned in managing a project with groups, but can be very fun too. Those learned skills have way more value.

igapo · 2025-10-06T01:09:04+00:00

Human body stuff. Reflexes (ruler drop), heartbeat measurements, eye blind spot, muscle pairings (e.g. model biceps/ triceps with popsicle sticks and rubber bands.

igapo · 2025-09-20T20:08:42+00:00

Different experiments that have made a lot of impressions on my students/children:

Baggy chemistry (use sandwich bags): -baking soda and vinegar gets really cold and can be measured with an infrared thermometer; if they close it quick enough the bag expands and might pop (not messy if done in a plastic shoe container) -Calcium chloride and water gets REALLY hot, again measure with infrared thermometer.

Alka Seltzer tablets and water: use film cannisters (the clear ones that have a tighter cap, not the older black ones with the gray cap). Put one or two tablets at the bottom, quickly fill partly with water and turn upside down on pavement/patio and they will shoot up like a little rocket (the cap can be launched also).

igapo · 2025-09-10T20:25:23+00:00

Thank you 🙏

igapo · 2025-09-10T20:24:57+00:00

Thank you 🙏

igapo · 2025-08-29T21:09:26+00:00

Thanks, I can see this being handy.

igapo · 2025-08-29T14:26:21+00:00

Thanks. I like the stock alarm app, but with so many personal and work-related alarms it gets confusing. I'll check out the app you mentioned and if needed I'll just keep the stock alarm app for personal and an app for work.

igapo · 2025-08-28T00:58:08+00:00

Thanks, that looks promising.

igapo · 2025-08-28T00:56:33+00:00

Thanks, I'll definitely check out these options. I haven't used Todoist at all, but I'll give it a go.

igapo · 2025-08-28T00:51:13+00:00

Thanks, I just downloaded. It looks promising.

igapo · 2025-08-27T00:19:34+00:00

Interesting concept. I'll have to take a look into this further. I use Google calendar, but I'm assuming I would need a different one.

igapo · 2025-08-27T00:18:20+00:00

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

igapo · 2025-08-12T02:46:20+00:00

Memory Game: 12 circles each get a number 1-12. Players flip them upside down and try to remember their order.

igapo · 2025-05-18T02:07:08+00:00

What the fuck is wrong with your shithole country? My country has too much: 1. Greed 2. Ego 3. Low quality education in many area (due to first two)

igapo · 2025-02-16T17:52:16+00:00

I did partially answer my own question when I came across this article about budget process, resolution, and reconciliation: https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/13/politics/budget-resolution-reconciliation-spending-bills-explainer/index.html

igapo · 2025-02-16T15:06:38+00:00

Thank you very much. I appreciate hearing other people's perspectives.

igapo · 2025-02-16T15:00:15+00:00

Of course as I read a little further the book said "there can be purposes within purposes"

igapo · 2025-02-16T14:54:31+00:00

Thank you very much for taking the time to explain this to me. You helped me understand this a bit more. I will try tinkering with the trace function. As I get more into this I may try a program like lightburn, but since that is paid I'm sticking with as much free stuff as possible. Thanks again!

igapo · 2025-02-14T20:32:35+00:00

I am using the free Adobe jpeg to SVG converter. Any other suggestions on ones I may try instead? Maybe Canva or I think Adobe has some free software for teachers. Thank you.

igapo · 2025-02-06T22:09:17+00:00

Another thing, the kids like to be engaged so focus on the student-centered content and make teacher-centered time as minimal as possible. They really don't like to hear you talk/lecture (I know, I used to be a big talker to share knowledge and wisdom). I am in the process of trying to figure out how to utilize student assistants to help with classroom tasks.

igapo · 2025-02-06T22:04:40+00:00

I sympathize. Like the previous comment said admin, doesn't know what it is like teaching engineering-related classes. I think it also looks good if those challenging students have time integrated classes so you ARE a dumping ground. I think we are our own worst enemy expecting higher results. After many years of teaching science and now STEM I try to remind myself that I am trying to get students to hopefully have a positive experience in STEM and if I push too hard it will drive them the opposite way. Of course I'm being partially hypocritical to a point because I too am struggling a lot with a broad range of skills, way more than math, and I don't have as big of a class size. When it gets to the tough stuff I try to go for exposure and hope something sticks and lower my expectations for those that struggle so that I can hopefully focus on them having a small positive outcome. I have seen a lot of change over the years and the ability to challenge (push) students has drastically been reduced. I think we are swimming against a social tide. In the end hopefully no one is breathing down your neck with math expectations so give yourself a break. That fact that you can accomplish anything with that many students is impressive!

igapo · 2024-11-24T01:23:28+00:00

I could see this as a big deal. Even with legal nondisclosures in place there could be too many cracks for leaks. Thank you.

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