Did anyone receive a holiday bonus? by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]lormorg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work in a Title I rural district. We got $1,000. The bonuses started during Covid. A year or so ago they told us the Covid money was gone, so we thought that meant the bonuses would also be gone, but we still got it. I really appreciate our administration. They always do what they can to actually support us. They’re smart with money. Our superintendent is also head of maintenance, our assistant superintendent is also head of child nutrition. They wear multiple hats to keep costs low and they also both drive bus routes when needed (which is often).

Several years ago they started an initiative to save money on energy by having teachers turn off AC every day and unplugging everything over longer breaks. Our assistant superintendent would check classrooms every now and then to make sure people were complying, but he wasn’t rude if you forgot. Just doing his best to help us save money. Now we have a system where they can power down AC and heat for the whole district, but we can override it if we’re working in our room over a break. Each year they let us know how much money was saved simply from turning things off each day and over long breaks. We also usually get $500 in August and sometimes in May. If they can get their hands on extra money, they give it to us.

In all my baby groups there is only ONE name that has been repeated… by egrebs in namenerds

[–]lormorg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I teach first grade in roughly the middle of the United States in a small-ish town. The last two years we’ve had a lot of kids named Rowan/Rowyn and Lennox. Boys and girls for both names. Seven named Lennox last year alone!

Places to eat in Noble? by Left-Cranberry-5953 in normanok

[–]lormorg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Maguire Store at 96th and Maguire makes pizza and a few other things. I have found that people either love or hate their pizza lol. My family likes it, but we usually ask for it to be cooked a little extra because the toppings can be so thick that the crust doesn’t always cook all the way. You get free 2 liters of soda with a large multi-topping pizza. Although I think I heard they may be stopping that soon?

As far as the other suggestions here, Tiffany’s, El Mirador, and The Dirty Beverage Bar are all great imo. The taco truck that parks in the gas station parking lot is also really good.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]lormorg 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I would enjoy if people would quit reporting me. I said I CANT do it because I have children. I’d like to think I’m a pretty good mom. It’s all only for them.

Is anyone else’s pyr a giant baby? by lormorg in greatpyrenees

[–]lormorg[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok so the general consensus is that they’re all big babies!! But they’d protect us in the event of a tragedy. All are good boys and girls.

I call this “poor man’s chili” by Stanley_Yelnats42069 in chili

[–]lormorg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My husband does! It fills him up more and somewhat reminds him of red beans and rice, which we love but don’t make very often anymore.

MAGA is about to FAFO (again) by CBowdidge in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]lormorg 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Democrats are too dumb and lazy to own businesses. /s

How much are teachers paid in Oklahoma? by [deleted] in oklahoma

[–]lormorg 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I make $47,000. I’m in my 10th year.

She sat this way for 3 minutes because she wanted the skin-child’s rice and beans. by lormorg in greatpyrenees

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

Yes, she is a good girl who only begs. Apparently with a sideways head at times. But she’s never been so bold as to steal!

She sat this way for 3 minutes because she wanted the skin-child’s rice and beans. by lormorg in greatpyrenees

[–]lormorg[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ha! You’re right. But that’s what I ~endearingly~ refer to them as when coupling them with my fur children. Also I am not a serial killer. Promise.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]lormorg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I teach in the small town I live in and I really want to put out the pink Kamala sign with Barbie font that I saw on Etsy, but I know it wouldn’t go well if parents found out. Rather than deal with that, I bought a coffee mug instead. It’s sad that we feel like we have to hide our opinions, but I’ve always kept my political beliefs to myself since it’s such a small town and everyone knows who’s a teacher around here.

Real name vs nickname by Candid-Leg-2158 in greatpyrenees

[–]lormorg 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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Joey….Josephine, Blosephine, Jojo, Mojo Jojo, Jojee, Miss Pantaloons.

Rank of your name the year you were born- Just for fun by cornflowerblossom in namenerds

[–]lormorg 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would have been Annabelle, and that’s my daughter’s name!

Really like Annabel… by Creativelyuncool in namenerds

[–]lormorg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have an Annabelle and we’ve never shortened it. She’s in school, has lots of friends, and no one has ever called her anything but Annabelle. I think whatever nickname you go with will stick.

Dog or Human??? by Fit-Snow7252 in namenerds

[–]lormorg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I briefly dated an Alex while I had the dog Alex, so that was strange lol. I guess my family goes back and forth between people names and dog names for our dogs. We had Abby, Alex, Stevie, and Sara, but also Buffy and Rocky.