Movie Week at school

[Anonymous]

Why don't they move the SOLs later?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why don't they move the SOLs later?

The testing window is chosen by the state not the county.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why don't they move the SOLs later?

The whole state tests the same window I believe and there are parts of the state that get out earlier.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:These teachers don't do shit anyways.

And the paycheck keeps coming each money…I’m blessed.

[Anonymous]

My junior still has homework and projects.
My 6th grader has dumb busy work, like the rest of her school year.

No one is watching movies.

It's disappointing that a public school system can't go above and beyond and continue teaching reading comprehension and math fluency in elementary, if they've "completed" the curriculum already...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why don't they move the SOLs later?

The testing window is chosen by the state not the county.

The testing window is like 6 weeks. Fairfax did move up testing this year. Our SOLs were two weeks earlier this year than in previous years. They wanted retakes done before Memorial Day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My junior still has homework and projects.
My 6th grader has dumb busy work, like the rest of her school year.

No one is watching movies.

It's disappointing that a public school system can't go above and beyond and continue teaching reading comprehension and math fluency in elementary, if they've "completed" the curriculum already...

What is your 6th grader doing? My 6th grader has been working on projects and presenting.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We already missed a year of school due to COVID. Not really okay with it!

I agree with you...Why can't teachers at least have the kids read or play games while they pack up the classroom?

Well, the lower grades read for about 20 minutes and can’t play board games beyond 30 minutes without some argument/fight. We do those activities; but honestly, they will watch a 90minute movie quietly. That’s why teachers show movies.

If you're the FCPS teacher who keeps replying to multiple posts in this thread with "you're an entitled parent to not be OK with movies being shown in class" and "you should homeschool if you expect teaching to occur" and "go to private we won't miss you" ... You seem so angry. I know summer break isn't long enough but I hope you're able to de-stress or re-focus somehow. I can't imagine being that bitter/angry/exhausted and being responsible for kids' wellbeing for 7.5 hrs-plus on every school day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:These teachers don't do shit anyways.

And the paycheck keeps coming each money…I’m blessed.

Yes, typical FCPS teacher with incorrect grammar. You are doing a great job! Not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:These teachers don't do shit anyways.

And the paycheck keeps coming each money…I’m blessed.

Yes, typical FCPS teacher with incorrect grammar. You are doing a great job! Not.

Right.
No way could the PP possibly be a troll. /s

[Anonymous]

I am so glad they are done teaching and giving tests. The kids are burned out. As a parent, I am burned out. Just let the kids enjoy this last week with their friends.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Watch movies at home. There are plenty of things teachers can have kids doing in these last weeks - even without computers and without grades - with even a little forethought. Good god, one-to-one laptops has become an excuse for zero creativity or hands-on experiences like have been done for decades.

Even an option of (a) silent reading or (b) board games for all students would provide enrichment/valuable use of time and not involve screens.

Stop acting like an entitled “customer” who deserves a specific set of services. Working conditions have been tough this year. If a movie keeps your teacher from having a mental breakdown and quitting the last week of school, be thankful.

Also, where do you expect these board games to come from? You think FCPS pays for them? LOL. Board games are expensive.

+1. Chill out. This has been a tough year for everyone. I’m glad my DD is able to enjoy some normalcy with friends. I bet PP never volunteers at the school either.

They are at school to get an education. She can play with her friends at home

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:These teachers don't do shit anyways.

And the paycheck keeps coming each money…I’m blessed.

Yes, typical FCPS teacher with incorrect grammar. You are doing a great job! Not.

Right.
No way could the PP possibly be a troll. /s

Just another troll trying to anger DCUM parents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We already missed a year of school due to COVID. Not really okay with it!

I agree with you...Why can't teachers at least have the kids read or play games while they pack up the classroom?

Well, the lower grades read for about 20 minutes and can’t play board games beyond 30 minutes without some argument/fight. We do those activities; but honestly, they will watch a 90minute movie quietly. That’s why teachers show movies.

If you're the FCPS teacher who keeps replying to multiple posts in this thread with "you're an entitled parent to not be OK with movies being shown in class" and "you should homeschool if you expect teaching to occur" and "go to private we won't miss you" ... You seem so angry. I know summer break isn't long enough but I hope you're able to de-stress or re-focus somehow. I can't imagine being that bitter/angry/exhausted and being responsible for kids' wellbeing for 7.5 hrs-plus on every school day.

I am the PP who mentioned entitlement but the other posts aren’t mine. It’s interesting you think only one teacher is exhausted from this year.

[Anonymous]

It eould be nice if they could do cursive, or the grades that ignore history all year lesnr some history, or do fun projects or something.