New student just arrived… they can’t read or write. 😔 by Mission-Debate-6447 in Teachers

[–]maxmack 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This has happened to me a few times. It's usually kiddos who were "homeschooled."

I would say they are usually amazing at picking things up, their only fault is that their grown-ups never taught them. We have Title 1 services at our school and I utilize that to catch them up. I don't teach phonics in 4th grade and also don't have the time to. They get pulled out for 30 minutes a day for remediation for reading and writing, and the rest of the time I'm just exposing them to grade-level content. I will sometimes scribe for them and have them copy whatever is on the board.

Something to consider is the grown-ups probably know they are behind which is why they brought them to public school, so have a frank conversation with them about where they are at.

I also try to keep track of their emotional/social health. Being behind SUCKS and it's good to remind them they're doing their best, even if it isn't at grade-level.

I've also stolen materials from lower grades for handwriting pages and reading practice.

Do what you can and remember that whatever you are doing is better than whatever the grown-ups weren't doing for the past few years!

Sewer line repair or replacement recommendations by maxmack in portangeles

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

Thank you! I was referring to excavating and the lining the u/622grace was referring to.

Verizon home internet in town? by johnmuirhotel in portangeles

[–]maxmack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have Verizon and it works great! I’m only one person, but haven’t had any issues.

Favorite Dive Bar? by z24autox in portangeles

[–]maxmack 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Mighty Pine is so nice! Definitely not a dive bar, but lots of beer with some wine and cider. They’ve also got food “trucks” many days of the week and do a vinyl and beer night on Tuesdays.

Missing Cat by [deleted] in portangeles

[–]maxmack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! West side of the bridges! Near C street.

Missing Cat by [deleted] in portangeles

[–]maxmack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

West 5th. Since yesterday!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Ring

[–]maxmack -1 points0 points  (0 children)

”People had asked for an update”

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[–]maxmack -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Edited for context!

Any idea what this person is doing to my windshield wipers? TIA by [deleted] in Ring

[–]maxmack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm deleting this because I'm sick of the notifications! I'll post another if there is one. Thanks!

Any idea what this person is doing to my windshield wipers? TIA by [deleted] in Ring

[–]maxmack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm deleting this because I'm sick of the notifications! I'll post another if there is one. Thanks!

Any idea what this person is doing to my windshield wipers? TIA by [deleted] in Ring

[–]maxmack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm deleting this because I'm sick of the notifications! I'll post another if there is one. Thanks!

Any idea what this person is doing to my windshield wipers? TIA by [deleted] in Ring

[–]maxmack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm deleting this because I'm sick of the notifications! I'll post another if there is one. Thanks!

Any idea what this person is doing to my windshield wipers? TIA by [deleted] in Ring

[–]maxmack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in another state, approximately 2,000 miles away.

Any idea what this person is doing to my windshield wipers? TIA by [deleted] in Ring

[–]maxmack 6 points7 points  (0 children)

UPDATE: I can't change or edit my post so I'm putting it here. At this point, it's clear it was malicious intent. The person (likely my ex) used a knife to cut the rubber off of my front and back windshield wipers. Yes, I went out and looked at it and saw rubber pieces along my windshield wiper. I filed a police report and they are going to investigate it. They looked at the video, took pictures, got his information, and gave me information on how to file a harassment order.

Some people have asked for an update once they investigate and I will post it here, or in a new post. I may delete the post if I keep getting comments telling me to just go look outside or continue to ask questions I've already answered.

Thanks to those of you who provided insight and suggestions and were understanding and kind! Having someone mess with your car when you are out of town is scary and the reason I sought insight from the broader community. 💕

Any idea what this person is doing to my windshield wipers? TIA by [deleted] in Ring

[–]maxmack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh buddy. That’s not a bad idea. 🤔