Embarrassing MCPS typos

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:“MCPS Update: Due to dangerously cold temperatures, MCPS is brining in all outdoor activities inside for Wednesday, Jan. 15”

Hopefully the brine isn’t too salty.

You officially win typo snark. 😂

[Anonymous]

I take it there are no spelling bees in MC?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You'll get used to it, typos, bad grammar etc. MCPS is full of that, especially from teachers and school administrators. At first I was horrified, but like I say, you'll get used to it, as it's rife.

You are missing commas:

“At first, I was horrified, but, like I say, you'll get used to it, as it's rife.”

In fact, if you want to be even more correct, you should use this:

“At first, I was horrified, but, as I say, you'll get used to it, as it's rife.”

I like this game! To correct even more for redundancy (as I say,) pronoun-noun matching (they = typos and grammar,) and clunky sentence (splitting into two sentences) try this:

At first, I was horrified. However, you’ll get used to the typos and grammar since they are rife.

You have absolutely no idea how to use a comma. You need to remove the ones inside the parenthetical clause. Also, you need to add one before, "since."

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I work for MCPS and it is so embarrassing. Each time I have pointed it out i am ignored. .

Capitalize the "I" and use only one period per sentence.

Wait, there is more:
Add a coma before ‘and. Add a comma before ‘i.’ Define nouns so each use of the word ‘it’ clearly refers back to a noun. Overlooking peoples’ points and picking on proof reading errors is fun!

The difference is that we’re not paid to write on DCUM for hundreds of thousands of MoCO families. The least the paid central office staff could do is a basic proofread of communications.

Or hire "I am genius" Warren to press the Professional button before sending

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m0MoYKwVTM

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:“MCPS Update: Due to dangerously cold temperatures, MCPS is brining in all outdoor activities inside for Wednesday, Jan. 15”

Hopefully the brine isn’t too salty.

Ugh. MCPS update is written in such an awkward manner.

MCPS Update: Due to dangerously cold temperatures, MCPS has canceled all outdoor activities for Wednesday, January 15.

*and what outdoor activities are canceled? Recess? Sports practices or games? If so, state and clarify.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:“MCPS Update: Due to dangerously cold temperatures, MCPS is brining in all outdoor activities inside for Wednesday, Jan. 15”

Hopefully the brine isn’t too salty.

Ugh. MCPS update is written in such an awkward manner.

MCPS Update: Due to dangerously cold temperatures, MCPS has canceled all outdoor activities for Wednesday, January 15.

*and what outdoor activities are canceled? Recess? Sports practices or games? If so, state and clarify.

The email I received says this:
Due to dangerously cold temperatures forecasted for our area, Montgomery County has issued a "Cold Emergency Alert." In response, MCPS is moving all outdoor activities inside, including recess, physical education classes, and any other outdoor activity, for Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:“MCPS Update: Due to dangerously cold temperatures, MCPS is brining in all outdoor activities inside for Wednesday, Jan. 15”

Hopefully the brine isn’t too salty.

Ugh. MCPS update is written in such an awkward manner.

MCPS Update: Due to dangerously cold temperatures, MCPS has canceled all outdoor activities for Wednesday, January 15.

*and what outdoor activities are canceled? Recess? Sports practices or games? If so, state and clarify.

The email I received says this:
Due to dangerously cold temperatures forecasted for our area, Montgomery County has issued a "Cold Emergency Alert." In response, MCPS is moving all outdoor activities inside, including recess, physical education classes, and any other outdoor activity, for Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

The text sent at the same time had the “brining” typo. The subject of the email had the typo also.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:“MCPS Update: Due to dangerously cold temperatures, MCPS is brining in all outdoor activities inside for Wednesday, Jan. 15”

Hopefully the brine isn’t too salty.

Ugh. MCPS update is written in such an awkward manner.

MCPS Update: Due to dangerously cold temperatures, MCPS has canceled all outdoor activities for Wednesday, January 15.

*and what outdoor activities are canceled? Recess? Sports practices or games? If so, state and clarify.

The email I received says this:
Due to dangerously cold temperatures forecasted for our area, Montgomery County has issued a "Cold Emergency Alert." In response, MCPS is moving all outdoor activities inside, including recess, physical education classes, and any other outdoor activity, for Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

The text sent at the same time had the “brining” typo. The subject of the email had the typo also.

It’s a relatively more amusing MCPS typo at least…what type of brine is the question

[Anonymous]

Yesterday, our principal sent out her monthly “Floggings will continue until morale improves.” email to staff. I took delight in all of the typos. Thinking about printing out copies to correct with red ink and display around school.

[Anonymous]

That is metaphorical reality for teachers. If anything it was a Freudian slip.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yesterday, our principal sent out her monthly “Floggings will continue until morale improves.” email to staff. I took delight in all of the typos. Thinking about printing out copies to correct with red ink and display around school.

Oh, do be kind and share it on Facebook, X or Instagram so the rest of us can enjoy the show too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:“MCPS Update: Due to dangerously cold temperatures, MCPS is brining in all outdoor activities inside for Wednesday, Jan. 15”

Hopefully the brine isn’t too salty.

LOL

[Anonymous]

When AP English teachers write “her and I..” I worry for the future of grammar.