Anonymous
Post 06/02/2022 13:34     Subject: Movie Week at school
mt 3rd grader movie watching days start Friday. They are having a Charlotte’s Web day with activities, food and of course the movie. They just wrapped up reading it so they are all excited. I think the last week of school movies are fine. Two weeks no, but the last week let them play games, socialize and watch movies.
Anonymous
Post 06/02/2022 12:59     Subject: Movie Week at school
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.


If they get permission from parents, they can do PG. We had several this year.
Anonymous
Post 06/02/2022 12:47     Subject: Re:Movie Week at school
Anonymous wrote:
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.
Anonymous
Post 06/02/2022 12:02     Subject: Re:Movie Week at school
Anonymous wrote:
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.


Wait, so you think it's "entitlement" behavior to expect teachers to teach on school days? Seriously?
Anonymous
Post 06/02/2022 11:15     Subject: Movie Week at school
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What is educational about Mary Poppins in music class?


Are you really that oblivious?


Yes. What musical theories or musical information are students learning ??
Anonymous
Post 06/02/2022 10:26     Subject: Re:Movie Week at school
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.
Anonymous
Post 06/02/2022 08:49     Subject: Movie Week at school
Anonymous wrote:What is educational about Mary Poppins in music class?


Obviously this is likely just filler material rather than being taught in some way, but musical theatre is a legitimate part of music class I would say.
Anonymous
Post 06/02/2022 08:05     Subject: Re:Movie Week at school
DS is in Fourth grade and they have not watched a movie yet. He said "Probably next week." They are developing and building carnival games for a grade wide carnival next week. They design the games, develop the games, make posters, work out the probability of winning, and come up with a sales pitch. It is a fun way to do some math and writing and art.
Anonymous
Post 06/02/2022 08:00     Subject: Re:Movie Week at school
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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.


Plenty of opening to apply for if you want to lead those activities.


Yikes. Don't need to, thanks: I'm already an employed and engaged FCPS MS teacher.


Thank you! To the rest: "So done, tired, it's been an unprecedented year" only goes so far...you can come up with something meaningful for students to do until June 10 that is not a movie/TV show. I believe in you!


Well said.
Anonymous
Post 06/02/2022 07:25     Subject: Movie Week at school
Anonymous wrote:What is educational about Mary Poppins in music class?


Are you really that oblivious?
Anonymous
Post 06/02/2022 07:14     Subject: Movie Week at school
What is educational about Mary Poppins in music class?
Anonymous
Post 06/02/2022 07:13     Subject: Movie Week at school
Anonymous wrote:
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.


I don't know, is Mary Poppins an educational movie? Apparently my kids started watching Mary Poppins in music class last week and continued this week. I think they'll finish next week.


For music? Yes.
Anonymous
Post 06/02/2022 06:59     Subject: Movie Week at school
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.
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2022 23:03     Subject: Movie Week at school
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.
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2022 23:02     Subject: Movie Week at school
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.


I don't know, is Mary Poppins an educational movie? Apparently my kids started watching Mary Poppins in music class last week and continued this week. I think they'll finish next week.