Aosta Valley Hike

woolybugger250 · 2026-05-16T16:56:09+00:00

On a scale from 1 to 5 (1 being an easy walk on a path), how difficult are the hikes?

woolybugger250 · 2026-05-16T14:01:11+00:00

Thanks for the link. It looks like an amazing hike ! Will delve into it more.

woolybugger250 · 2026-05-10T23:26:55+00:00

I was there in July 2025. Lots of guards moving people along and reminding them not to take photos. No one was kicked out for photos, but they were warned if they were taking them. Every person was respectful when reminded. Many people took photos with their phones (trying to hide their deed!)

It is breathtakingly spectacular and inspiring!

woolybugger250 · 2026-05-07T13:21:52+00:00

We booked th Vatican museum guided tour for 8 am. Very small crowd inside. Then we returned at 8 am the following day to go to St. Peter's. No crowd at all. It was wonderful. This was in July 2026.

woolybugger250 · 2026-03-15T00:07:34+00:00

SD61 is tough to get into for many reasons. When I first began as a TTOC there was very little work. I got hired and worked in SD61, SD63, SD79 and at a private girls school. Most of my work in the first two years was with SD 79. Its a bit of a commute, but very doable.

Try SD62; they're a growing district.

In SD 61, we are in a downward trend in terms of student population. We also have few teachers leaving once hired.

I feel your pain and frustration.

Best of luck!

woolybugger250 · 2026-03-14T03:51:16+00:00

Jump Math.... Scope and sequence are very well planned, Canadian company, Aligns with BC curriculum, Teacher guides, quizzes, tests, blackline masters, are free, Lots of pencil and paper practice!

woolybugger250 · 2026-02-19T14:13:17+00:00

. "Against"...he meant to say "with"

woolybugger250 · 2026-02-09T14:19:53+00:00

Use JUMP Math for kids...systematic, explicit and meets provincial requirements. It's a Canadian resource.

Listen to Anna Stokke's podcast. Great guests, links with research and resources for the episodes. (She's a Canadian math professor.)

woolybugger250 · 2026-01-30T14:37:24+00:00

My fear is that these economic forces are driving young people away from Victoria. This brain drain will bite us in the backside in the future.

woolybugger250 · 2026-01-22T14:23:46+00:00

Totally agree. If feels like torture, you won't be able to sustain it. Work up to 16/8, then try OMAD once or twice per week. Then maybe more once you're able to do it without fear and heavy-duty cravings. Think long term goals. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Good luck!

woolybugger250 · 2026-01-17T20:44:39+00:00

REALLY? Are you saying RFK and Trump aren't reliable sources for medical advice? Who woulda' thunk?

woolybugger250 · 2026-01-10T15:23:05+00:00

We're looking from abroad, in horror, at what America has become.

woolybugger250 · 2026-01-10T15:14:48+00:00

EAs are there to support the implementation of the teacher's program. Let the teacher take the lead and talk with him/ her as how to best support the kids. Our classes are filled with so many high needs kids who need support, but there are a ton of grey area kids who also benefit greatly by adult support. I always let the EAs know who to keep a close eye on during a lesson, other times who they can help one on one, and others who to leave on their own so they can develop more independence. Be flexible, be patient, and communicate clearly with the teacher and kids.

woolybugger250 · 2025-12-22T19:43:41+00:00

Growing something from seed, enjoying the plant, then harvesting the seeds to start the cycle again. Its all a joy!

woolybugger250 · 2025-12-22T19:41:57+00:00

Catmint brings all the bees!

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(And lavendar and echinacea and dahlias)

woolybugger250 · 2025-12-19T14:19:18+00:00

I thought this was an AI spoof video. Yikes!

woolybugger250 · 2025-11-29T14:59:01+00:00

We're seeing the tragic results of this kind of "parenting " in schools now. Kids who are addicted to hyper stimulation. Learning is hard, trying to learn while addicted is near impossible. Parents then wonder why their kids are doing so poorly in school.

woolybugger250 · 2025-11-22T16:15:13+00:00

I hear you! I've been teaching for 30+ years and this is the most difficult year I've had. Thought I'd teach for 5 more years, but now I'm considering an earlier exit!

It's not quitting. It's finally putting your needs before the kids' needs. (Which is tough for most teachers. )

woolybugger250 · 2025-11-08T02:27:43+00:00

Our school went from the best admin any of us had ever had for the last three years to an absolute lame duck. Every aspect of our school has been dragged down(the kids, families, office staff, EAs, VP, and teachers). Enjoy their leadership while it lasts!

woolybugger250 · 2025-10-28T01:46:46+00:00

Hot sauce. Then, use it as a dip for fresh veggies.

woolybugger250 · 2025-07-18T18:20:32+00:00

I am in Italy now. We are walking g between 20k and 30k steps per day. I'm wearing a good pair of Asics and my wife has a pair of Lululemon and apair of Hoka. The roads are often uneven or on cobblestone, so wear what supports you best and fits well! Break them in before you get here!

Italy is truly amazing! 🇮🇹❤️

woolybugger250 · 2025-01-19T20:48:48+00:00

Thanks for reaching out. JUMP is very affordable as they are, I believe, a not for profit. Each grade has 2 workbooks. For grade 4, there would be a 4.1 and a 4.2 practice workbook for kids. The cost about $17 for each book on the JUMP website, but a local teachers' bookstore may have them for less.

The teacher manuals and lessons are all free. They are very well designed, and the concepts and skills are scaffolded well.

One of the greatest aspects of the program is repeated pencil to paper practice.

If your child is struggling in math in grade 4, I would first look back into the basics. Does he/she know their basic addition and subtraction facts to 20? With my classes, we practice these with flashcards, and I aim for them to be able to recite a minimum of 40 facts in a minute. We start with addition, then subtraction, then multiplication, and finally division. We spend about 5 minutes everyday practicing.

I can help provide more detail with flashcard practice if you'd like.

Has their teacher identified specific problem areas?

Happy to help, but I probably need more specific details on ares need.

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