Anonymous
Post 06/20/2016 08:08     Subject: What's the point of going to FCPS last 2 weeks of June?
My AAP 6th grader still learning, to prepare them for 7th grade math. Other subjects too. They also have fun stuffs in between learning. More relaxed than the rest of the year.

The thing is do you want the kids to be home now, and missed doing fun things with their friends? If you do, don't send them to school these last few days. Not many people have the luxury for early summer.

Only 1 of my kids asked for early dismissal note, so I did that. The others enjoy to stay in school. Parents, you have a choice too.
Anonymous
Post 06/20/2016 06:22     Subject: Re:What's the point of going to FCPS last 2 weeks of June?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:To those complaining about the movies: Has it occurred to you that there may be a reason other than doing nothing? The teacher may have requirements to test kids individually and that is a way to keep the class quiet and busy. She may have stacks of paperwork demanded by Gatehouse that needs to be completed by the end of the day. She may have all sorts of requirements about which you know nothing. She may also think that the kids have worked hard and need a reward. And, maybe, just maybe, she thinks the kids deserve just a little bit of fun.


None of this requires the kids to be in school, just the teacher.

Yes, let's keep 30 kids in class watching a movie so a teacher can finish up some paperwork.



Please complain about this to admin PP. Maybe that way, they will give teachers a paid day or even half day to get this done without students. Otherwise, your child will be watching a movie while it gets done (shudder).
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2016 10:41     Subject: Re:What's the point of going to FCPS last 2 weeks of June?
Anonymous wrote:
My DS is a sophomore. School was closed Friday due to graduation and they have half days M-W. TH is a 4 hour early dismissal.


They don't have finals? My freshman DS started finals on Friday, he has one final on Monday (then he goes to DD's graduation in the afternoon), and two finals on both Tuesday and Wednesday. Actually, I don't remember finals ever being so late in the school year before - I'm pleasantly surprised that they are actually doing something, even if they do have an early release right after the exams.

However, from what I remember of ES, they didn't do much after the SOLs.


Yes, he has finals, but they are still half days.
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2016 09:32     Subject: Re:What's the point of going to FCPS last 2 weeks of June?
My DS is a sophomore. School was closed Friday due to graduation and they have half days M-W. TH is a 4 hour early dismissal.


They don't have finals? My freshman DS started finals on Friday, he has one final on Monday (then he goes to DD's graduation in the afternoon), and two finals on both Tuesday and Wednesday. Actually, I don't remember finals ever being so late in the school year before - I'm pleasantly surprised that they are actually doing something, even if they do have an early release right after the exams.

However, from what I remember of ES, they didn't do much after the SOLs.
Anonymous
Post 06/18/2016 22:03     Subject: Re:What's the point of going to FCPS last 2 weeks of June?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:To those complaining about the movies: Has it occurred to you that there may be a reason other than doing nothing? The teacher may have requirements to test kids individually and that is a way to keep the class quiet and busy. She may have stacks of paperwork demanded by Gatehouse that needs to be completed by the end of the day. She may have all sorts of requirements about which you know nothing. She may also think that the kids have worked hard and need a reward. And, maybe, just maybe, she thinks the kids deserve just a little bit of fun.


None of this requires the kids to be in school, just the teacher.

Yes, let's keep 30 kids in class watching a movie so a teacher can finish up some paperwork.


You are focusing on one potential reason. The other reasons listed include the need to test students one on one and give the kids some fun as a class.
Anonymous
Post 06/18/2016 10:19     Subject: Re:What's the point of going to FCPS last 2 weeks of June?
Anonymous wrote:To those complaining about the movies: Has it occurred to you that there may be a reason other than doing nothing? The teacher may have requirements to test kids individually and that is a way to keep the class quiet and busy. She may have stacks of paperwork demanded by Gatehouse that needs to be completed by the end of the day. She may have all sorts of requirements about which you know nothing. She may also think that the kids have worked hard and need a reward. And, maybe, just maybe, she thinks the kids deserve just a little bit of fun.


None of this requires the kids to be in school, just the teacher.

Yes, let's keep 30 kids in class watching a movie so a teacher can finish up some paperwork.
Anonymous
Post 06/18/2016 08:08     Subject: What's the point of going to FCPS last 2 weeks of June?
Anonymous wrote:I think it sends a bad message that when the SOL is over then education is over.


I see this more at the HS level than ES.

My DS is a sophomore. School was closed Friday due to graduation and they have half days M-W. TH is a 4 hour early dismissal.
Anonymous
Post 06/18/2016 07:04     Subject: What's the point of going to FCPS last 2 weeks of June?
I think it sends a bad message that when the SOL is over then education is over.
Anonymous
Post 06/18/2016 07:03     Subject: What's the point of going to FCPS last 2 weeks of June?
At my school I've seen some teachers show movies but our administration is pretty strict about it. Classes are busy with field day, Stem projects, arts and crafts, end of year writing activities, spelling bees, reader's theater, math olympics, etc.
Anonymous
Post 06/17/2016 23:10     Subject: What's the point of going to FCPS last 2 weeks of June?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:If I tell you, it will out me and that will not be good for my child. There are too many details here that would identify me.


Just tell us what pyramid.


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