Movie Week at school

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It’s been like this for years. I’d like to call it Charlie Brown week.

+1. Even art class and music classes are movies. Mary Poppins was one I heard that they watched. They also watch multiple Magic School Bus episodes. Yesterday the teachers told them to empty their desks and take home everything — yet their is still another week. I agree with pp that they could work on grammar, spelling, math areas, etc. where the numerous assessments indicated gaps, but they don’t. For 5 years now, we witness add end to teaching after SOLs.

I guess I just not playing this game the right way. My students will be creating their own countries. They will create a name and a flag. They’ll decide where the country is located, describe the climate and how people adapt to meet their needs. They’ll come up with the main natural, capital and human resources. They’ll describe cultural aspects such as the language and holidays they’ve created. We will be sharing writing with other classes and we have lessons planned about singular and plural possessive nouns. In math they will create math games. On the last day they will be allowed to bring in their own board games for a game day and Liza lunch, but no movies.

I agree that packing up and inventory is a PITA, especially if one is moving classrooms (which I’ve done on average every 2 years over the last 20).

Good for you. Glad you have a class of children who are engaged and willing to engage. I have multiple classes of surly, temperamental, and uncooperative teenagers who I can’t keep off their cell phones. And yes, I’ve been writing referrals all year…

“Activity days” in my world usually end in fights and a trashed classroom, so all of you need to stop being so sanctimonious and judging teachers who are having movie days.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s been like this for years. I’d like to call it Charlie Brown week.

+1. Even art class and music classes are movies. Mary Poppins was one I heard that they watched. They also watch multiple Magic School Bus episodes. Yesterday the teachers told them to empty their desks and take home everything — yet their is still another week. I agree with pp that they could work on grammar, spelling, math areas, etc. where the numerous assessments indicated gaps, but they don’t. For 5 years now, we witness add end to teaching after SOLs.

I guess I just not playing this game the right way. My students will be creating their own countries. They will create a name and a flag. They’ll decide where the country is located, describe the climate and how people adapt to meet their needs. They’ll come up with the main natural, capital and human resources. They’ll describe cultural aspects such as the language and holidays they’ve created. We will be sharing writing with other classes and we have lessons planned about singular and plural possessive nouns. In math they will create math games. On the last day they will be allowed to bring in their own board games for a game day and Liza lunch, but no movies.

I agree that packing up and inventory is a PITA, especially if one is moving classrooms (which I’ve done on average every 2 years over the last 20).

Good for you. Glad you have a class of children who are engaged and willing to engage. I have multiple classes of surly, temperamental, and uncooperative teenagers who I can’t keep off their cell phones. And yes, I’ve been writing referrals all year…

“Activity days” in my world usually end in fights and a trashed classroom, so all of you need to stop being so sanctimonious and judging teachers who are having movie days.

+1, DP, I have a great group this year, but that is not always the case.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'm a teacher and we don't get any time to pack up. We finish on the 15th which is the same (full day) as the students. I regularly have to move classrooms (I've already moved twice this year alone) and will have to move again at the end of this year. And when I say move, I mean MOVE everything myself. You'll see me and other fellow teachers pushing furniture and boxes down the hall. The worst moves were from upstairs to downstairs and vice versa. My summer job starts the next day so I have to get it done by the 15th. Luckily, kids love to help so they help me pack and clean.

This is FCPS. Last day for kids is June 10. Wtf are you talking about, the 15th?

Who knows? There seem to be random teachers here posting from other districts complaining.

God forbid they let us in this forum! Since you are playing bouncer, even if I showed you my drivers license as proof of entry, I’m and FCPS parent. I have two kids in FCPS I live here but I teach in In another district.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My kid (3rd) proudly informed me they have already watched the first THREE Toy Story movies and are now watching the FOURTH!!! I'd be fine with it if FCPS elementary schools actually taught spelling/grammar, but when they run out of time for academics and have that much time for movies (they've also watched other movies)...grrrr...

FCPS schools are only supposed to show G-rated movies in school. Toy Story is NOT G-rated.

Yes it is. Just checked.

I love Toy story, but 3 and 4 had many scary moments for younger kids!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s been like this for years. I’d like to call it Charlie Brown week.

+1. Even art class and music classes are movies. Mary Poppins was one I heard that they watched. They also watch multiple Magic School Bus episodes. Yesterday the teachers told them to empty their desks and take home everything — yet their is still another week. I agree with pp that they could work on grammar, spelling, math areas, etc. where the numerous assessments indicated gaps, but they don’t. For 5 years now, we witness add end to teaching after SOLs.

I guess I just not playing this game the right way. My students will be creating their own countries. They will create a name and a flag. They’ll decide where the country is located, describe the climate and how people adapt to meet their needs. They’ll come up with the main natural, capital and human resources. They’ll describe cultural aspects such as the language and holidays they’ve created. We will be sharing writing with other classes and we have lessons planned about singular and plural possessive nouns. In math they will create math games. On the last day they will be allowed to bring in their own board games for a game day and Liza lunch, but no movies.

I agree that packing up and inventory is a PITA, especially if one is moving classrooms (which I’ve done on average every 2 years over the last 20).

Good for you. Glad you have a class of children who are engaged and willing to engage. I have multiple classes of surly, temperamental, and uncooperative teenagers who I can’t keep off their cell phones. And yes, I’ve been writing referrals all year…

“Activity days” in my world usually end in fights and a trashed classroom, so all of you need to stop being so sanctimonious and judging teachers who are having movie days.

I get that you're just trying to get through the end of the year, and it sounds truly difficult, but have you tried asking for parent volunteers and/or admin support for activities on final days when kids don't have computers and you don't want to rely on movies/phones? I know it's harder but might be a wake-up call for parents and administrators and help to change things for next year?? (probably naive on my part, just trying to see how you could raise awareness of the surly, temperamental, uncooperative students)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s been like this for years. I’d like to call it Charlie Brown week.

+1. Even art class and music classes are movies. Mary Poppins was one I heard that they watched. They also watch multiple Magic School Bus episodes. Yesterday the teachers told them to empty their desks and take home everything — yet their is still another week. I agree with pp that they could work on grammar, spelling, math areas, etc. where the numerous assessments indicated gaps, but they don’t. For 5 years now, we witness add end to teaching after SOLs.

I guess I just not playing this game the right way. My students will be creating their own countries. They will create a name and a flag. They’ll decide where the country is located, describe the climate and how people adapt to meet their needs. They’ll come up with the main natural, capital and human resources. They’ll describe cultural aspects such as the language and holidays they’ve created. We will be sharing writing with other classes and we have lessons planned about singular and plural possessive nouns. In math they will create math games. On the last day they will be allowed to bring in their own board games for a game day and Liza lunch, but no movies.

I agree that packing up and inventory is a PITA, especially if one is moving classrooms (which I’ve done on average every 2 years over the last 20).

Good for you. Glad you have a class of children who are engaged and willing to engage. I have multiple classes of surly, temperamental, and uncooperative teenagers who I can’t keep off their cell phones. And yes, I’ve been writing referrals all year…

“Activity days” in my world usually end in fights and a trashed classroom, so all of you need to stop being so sanctimonious and judging teachers who are having movie days.

I get that you're just trying to get through the end of the year, and it sounds truly difficult, but have you tried asking for parent volunteers and/or admin support for activities on final days when kids don't have computers and you don't want to rely on movies/phones? I know it's harder but might be a wake-up call for parents and administrators and help to change things for next year?? (probably naive on my part, just trying to see how you could raise awareness of the surly, temperamental, uncooperative students)

People at school know about these students. There names come up in meetings all the time. I think parents also know that some kids are super annoying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s been like this for years. I’d like to call it Charlie Brown week.

+1. Even art class and music classes are movies. Mary Poppins was one I heard that they watched. They also watch multiple Magic School Bus episodes. Yesterday the teachers told them to empty their desks and take home everything — yet their is still another week. I agree with pp that they could work on grammar, spelling, math areas, etc. where the numerous assessments indicated gaps, but they don’t. For 5 years now, we witness add end to teaching after SOLs.

I guess I just not playing this game the right way. My students will be creating their own countries. They will create a name and a flag. They’ll decide where the country is located, describe the climate and how people adapt to meet their needs. They’ll come up with the main natural, capital and human resources. They’ll describe cultural aspects such as the language and holidays they’ve created. We will be sharing writing with other classes and we have lessons planned about singular and plural possessive nouns. In math they will create math games. On the last day they will be allowed to bring in their own board games for a game day and Liza lunch, but no movies.

I agree that packing up and inventory is a PITA, especially if one is moving classrooms (which I’ve done on average every 2 years over the last 20).

Good for you. Glad you have a class of children who are engaged and willing to engage. I have multiple classes of surly, temperamental, and uncooperative teenagers who I can’t keep off their cell phones. And yes, I’ve been writing referrals all year…

“Activity days” in my world usually end in fights and a trashed classroom, so all of you need to stop being so sanctimonious and judging teachers who are having movie days.

I get that you're just trying to get through the end of the year, and it sounds truly difficult, but have you tried asking for parent volunteers and/or admin support for activities on final days when kids don't have computers and you don't want to rely on movies/phones? I know it's harder but might be a wake-up call for parents and administrators and help to change things for next year?? (probably naive on my part, just trying to see how you could raise awareness of the surly, temperamental, uncooperative students)

“Parent volunteers” in a class of “surly, temperamental and uncooperative teenagers?” HAHAHA. You’re delusional.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s been like this for years. I’d like to call it Charlie Brown week.

+1. Even art class and music classes are movies. Mary Poppins was one I heard that they watched. They also watch multiple Magic School Bus episodes. Yesterday the teachers told them to empty their desks and take home everything — yet their is still another week. I agree with pp that they could work on grammar, spelling, math areas, etc. where the numerous assessments indicated gaps, but they don’t. For 5 years now, we witness add end to teaching after SOLs.

I guess I just not playing this game the right way. My students will be creating their own countries. They will create a name and a flag. They’ll decide where the country is located, describe the climate and how people adapt to meet their needs. They’ll come up with the main natural, capital and human resources. They’ll describe cultural aspects such as the language and holidays they’ve created. We will be sharing writing with other classes and we have lessons planned about singular and plural possessive nouns. In math they will create math games. On the last day they will be allowed to bring in their own board games for a game day and Liza lunch, but no movies.

I agree that packing up and inventory is a PITA, especially if one is moving classrooms (which I’ve done on average every 2 years over the last 20).

Good for you. Glad you have a class of children who are engaged and willing to engage. I have multiple classes of surly, temperamental, and uncooperative teenagers who I can’t keep off their cell phones. And yes, I’ve been writing referrals all year…

“Activity days” in my world usually end in fights and a trashed classroom, so all of you need to stop being so sanctimonious and judging teachers who are having movie days.

I get that you're just trying to get through the end of the year, and it sounds truly difficult, but have you tried asking for parent volunteers and/or admin support for activities on final days when kids don't have computers and you don't want to rely on movies/phones? I know it's harder but might be a wake-up call for parents and administrators and help to change things for next year?? (probably naive on my part, just trying to see how you could raise awareness of the surly, temperamental, uncooperative students)

“Parent volunteers” in a class of “surly, temperamental and uncooperative teenagers?” HAHAHA. You’re delusional.

Thanks? Not helpful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid (3rd) proudly informed me they have already watched the first THREE Toy Story movies and are now watching the FOURTH!!! I'd be fine with it if FCPS elementary schools actually taught spelling/grammar, but when they run out of time for academics and have that much time for movies (they've also watched other movies)...grrrr...

FCPS schools are only supposed to show G-rated movies in school. Toy Story is NOT G-rated.

Yes it is. Just checked.

I love Toy story, but 3 and 4 had many scary moments for younger kids!

Oh please. Elem kids can handle freaking Toy Story.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How happy are you with Kids watching moves from now till the last day of school? Emailed the principal about it and they said they are "educational movies" so its okay.

Are your kids watching "Educational movies"? For me it seems like the teacher are being lazy and don't want to work anymore.

The Ppal and the teachers doing this are incompetent and liars.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s been like this for years. I’d like to call it Charlie Brown week.

+1. Even art class and music classes are movies. Mary Poppins was one I heard that they watched. They also watch multiple Magic School Bus episodes. Yesterday the teachers told them to empty their desks and take home everything — yet their is still another week. I agree with pp that they could work on grammar, spelling, math areas, etc. where the numerous assessments indicated gaps, but they don’t. For 5 years now, we witness add end to teaching after SOLs.

I guess I just not playing this game the right way. My students will be creating their own countries. They will create a name and a flag. They’ll decide where the country is located, describe the climate and how people adapt to meet their needs. They’ll come up with the main natural, capital and human resources. They’ll describe cultural aspects such as the language and holidays they’ve created. We will be sharing writing with other classes and we have lessons planned about singular and plural possessive nouns. In math they will create math games. On the last day they will be allowed to bring in their own board games for a game day and Liza lunch, but no movies.

I agree that packing up and inventory is a PITA, especially if one is moving classrooms (which I’ve done on average every 2 years over the last 20).

Good for you. Glad you have a class of children who are engaged and willing to engage. I have multiple classes of surly, temperamental, and uncooperative teenagers who I can’t keep off their cell phones. And yes, I’ve been writing referrals all year…

“Activity days” in my world usually end in fights and a trashed classroom, so all of you need to stop being so sanctimonious and judging teachers who are having movie days.

I get that you're just trying to get through the end of the year, and it sounds truly difficult, but have you tried asking for parent volunteers and/or admin support for activities on final days when kids don't have computers and you don't want to rely on movies/phones? I know it's harder but might be a wake-up call for parents and administrators and help to change things for next year?? (probably naive on my part, just trying to see how you could raise awareness of the surly, temperamental, uncooperative students)

Asking for help from admin never yields anything as concrete as actual help. They would never admit that they aren’t giving me something I don’t already have, so they simply increase the burden on me, i.e., I “must need help with my classroom management skills” so various kinds of training in newfangled strategies that I would need to pursue in my free time are offered to me. I have learned never to ask admin for anything ever. They just make things worse.

[Anonymous]

My ES kid is having a week of fun activities including a movie or two. My MS kid is watching shows and movies in every single class. Next year I am going to pull him a week early.

[Anonymous]

The fact that all assignments were due, all grades are in, laptops have been handed in...and kids (esp. MS and HS) still have school this week is ridiculous and a recipe for disaster. Move a few of the teacher workdays to the end of the year and have instruction go until kids 2nd-to-last day (last day for parties/field day/whatever), then let teachers grade and pack up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My ES kid is having a week of fun activities including a movie or two. My MS kid is watching shows and movies in every single class. Next year I am going to pull him a week early.

Can we just push back SOLs a few weeks so kids get a longer less rushed education?

[Anonymous]

I teach 6th. No movies this week for my kiddos. We have planned activities.