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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.

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?

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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).

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]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.[/quote]


[b]Fine but then give teachers two days paid at the end of the year to pack everything up and do the end of the year checklist then. The reason they are showing movies is that they aren’t given days without students to get all of that stuff done[/b]. [/quote]

You’re kidding, right? They do get an extra day. Their contract goes through June 13. If they cannot pack up in 7.5 hours, there’s something wrong with the teacher’s organizational skills.
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Ok then. You do know Marie Kondos show was not actually only 23 minutes right.? I think the deepest form of Karenism is the inability to have empathy and respect for things you don’t have first hand experience in. To make you more aware, we teachers have a lot of hands on materials interesting items (bee hives bird nests magnets) etc. not to mention the math materials.
Thanks for your judgement and I hope your child never has a teacher who attempts to bring in their own materials and manipulatives. If they do it may take a while for them to pack up at the end of they year and that would be horrible![/quote]

Haha! I taught 4th grade for 15 years in FCPS. I definitely brought in many of my own materials, books and supplies. Again,[b] if you’re struggling to pack up given the planning time, and a full workday, you might want to look at how you’re organizing your materials[/b]. [/quote]

I teach a pre-k inclusion class- thanks so much for the advice- I’m sure you know all about it 4th grade is JUST LIKE Prek with the level of materials you use - you may want to look at the judgements you make of other teachers [/quote]

If you’re in a preK class, your last day of teaching was today. You have 6 workdays to pack up all your beehive magnets. Also, you have co-teachers and assistants that are helping you. What in the world are you here complaining about?[/quote]

My kids go to FCPS, I teach in a different district. I don't get days to pack up. I'm defending teachers in FCPS because I know what they are going through, particularly early childhood teachers.

Why are you attempting to micromanage and judge an anonymous teacher online? It is weird.


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I’m confused. What are you defending FCPS teachers from? Are you saying early childhood teachers need more than 6 days without students to pack up their rooms? If you say yes, they do need more than 6 days, I and others are definitely judging you. [/quote]

WelL you can reread the thread and see if it helps your comprehension. I have report cards to write. Hope you are enjoying your new job and micromanaging away!

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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.

Fine but then give teachers two days paid at the end of the year to pack everything up and do the end of the year checklist then. The reason they are showing movies is that they aren’t given days without students to get all of that stuff done.

You’re kidding, right? They do get an extra day. Their contract goes through June 13. If they cannot pack up in 7.5 hours, there’s something wrong with the teacher’s organizational skills.

Hahahahahahahahaha
Ok then. You do know Marie Kondos show was not actually only 23 minutes right.? I think the deepest form of Karenism is the inability to have empathy and respect for things you don’t have first hand experience in. To make you more aware, we teachers have a lot of hands on materials interesting items (bee hives bird nests magnets) etc. not to mention the math materials.
Thanks for your judgement and I hope your child never has a teacher who attempts to bring in their own materials and manipulatives. If they do it may take a while for them to pack up at the end of they year and that would be horrible!

Haha! I taught 4th grade for 15 years in FCPS. I definitely brought in many of my own materials, books and supplies. Again, if you’re struggling to pack up given the planning time, and a full workday, you might want to look at how you’re organizing your materials.

I teach a pre-k inclusion class- thanks so much for the advice- I’m sure you know all about it 4th grade is JUST LIKE Prek with the level of materials you use - you may want to look at the judgements you make of other teachers

If you’re in a preK class, your last day of teaching was today. You have 6 workdays to pack up all your beehive magnets. Also, you have co-teachers and assistants that are helping you. What in the world are you here complaining about?

My kids go to FCPS, I teach in a different district. I don't get days to pack up. I'm defending teachers in FCPS because I know what they are going through, particularly early childhood teachers.

Why are you attempting to micromanage and judge an anonymous teacher online? It is weird.

I’m confused. What are you defending FCPS teachers from? Are you saying early childhood teachers need more than 6 days without students to pack up their rooms? If you say yes, they do need more than 6 days, I and others are definitely judging you.

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.

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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.

Fine but then give teachers two days paid at the end of the year to pack everything up and do the end of the year checklist then. The reason they are showing movies is that they aren’t given days without students to get all of that stuff done.

You’re kidding, right? They do get an extra day. Their contract goes through June 13. If they cannot pack up in 7.5 hours, there’s something wrong with the teacher’s organizational skills.

Hahahahahahahahaha
Ok then. You do know Marie Kondos show was not actually only 23 minutes right.? I think the deepest form of Karenism is the inability to have empathy and respect for things you don’t have first hand experience in. To make you more aware, we teachers have a lot of hands on materials interesting items (bee hives bird nests magnets) etc. not to mention the math materials.
Thanks for your judgement and I hope your child never has a teacher who attempts to bring in their own materials and manipulatives. If they do it may take a while for them to pack up at the end of they year and that would be horrible!

Haha! I taught 4th grade for 15 years in FCPS. I definitely brought in many of my own materials, books and supplies. Again, if you’re struggling to pack up given the planning time, and a full workday, you might want to look at how you’re organizing your materials.

I teach a pre-k inclusion class- thanks so much for the advice- I’m sure you know all about it 4th grade is JUST LIKE Prek with the level of materials you use - you may want to look at the judgements you make of other teachers

If you’re in a preK class, your last day of teaching was today. You have 6 workdays to pack up all your beehive magnets. Also, you have co-teachers and assistants that are helping you. What in the world are you here complaining about?

My kids go to FCPS, I teach in a different district. I don't get days to pack up. I'm defending teachers in FCPS because I know what they are going through, particularly early childhood teachers.

Why are you attempting to micromanage and judge an anonymous teacher online? It is weird.

Anonymous wrote:They don't do anything all year so whatevs. They live for holidays, summer, and the snow days.

What are supposed to “live for”? It’s a job. It pays the bills and allows us to buy things we need to survive and/or want. Jobs are kind of like that.

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.

They don't do anything all year so whatevs. They live for holidays, summer, and the snow days.

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

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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

I’m sorry you don’t like it. Oh well. That’s sad.

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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.

I can’t believe you’re dumb enough to A. not understand the sarcasm and then B. try and fail to have a mic drop BOOM moment (“not?” Are you 12 or 80?) about a sarcastic post. How embarrassing for you.

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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.

I wrote some of those posts. I’m not the PP you’re replying to and I’m a parent and have never taught a day in my life. I’m sick to death of the small, loud subset of entitled parents tantruming and demanding public schools obey their will. If you don’t like the public offering where you live, homeschool. Just stop whining.

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

I hope you’re enjoying homeschooling and it’s everything you hoped it would be. Hugs.