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"When Google decided to open an engineering facility in Phoenix, I immediately recommended that team work with Beth McRae and The McRae Agency. Having known Beth for many years, I was quite aware of her skills and creativity. She provided excellent service for many years for a very demanding company. Google only works with the very best."
- David Krane, CEO, Google Ventures (now known as GV)
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- Bill Chillingworth, (Former) Managing Director
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"The McRae Agency is an integral part of my team that produces results that get noticed, not only by my superiors, but by the nation. As a growing S&P 500 company, we only work with the creme de la creme of marketing. Beth and her staff are responsive to my needs, efficient and bottom-line oriented. They are truly helping to take Nextel Communications to the next level in the business world. I heartily recommend them and encourage anyone to call me for a personal recommendation."
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- David Corson, Publisher/Editor
"Beth does an amazing job meeting the needs of her clients. "
- Karen Thorn, Dignity Health
"I worked with Beth and The McRae Agency several years ago. She's a consummate professional, smart and works hard to do the right thing by her clients."
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"The McRae Agency has been an important part of our marketing strategy, and their efforts produced great coverage in the Arizona marketplace for our business. It was a pleasure to work with The McRae Agency!"
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"The McRae Agency was hand-selected after a rigorous agency review process and we couldn't be happier with our selection. It was important for us to choose a PR partner who 'gets' what Henry's Farmers Market is all about, and we have found that with the McRae Agency team. As consumer PR specialists, they help us 'move the needle' through creative solutions that are on target with our overall company goals and are a trusted part of our marketing and communications team."
- Leigh Needham, Regional Field Marketing Manager
"The McRae Agency team does an outstanding job of meeting the results its clients are looking for by blending their excellent communication skills, with the determination and creativity that helps get clients noticed in the marketplace. They have the ability to take very complex ideas and distill them into clear and concise messages that are easy for their audience to understand."
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"The McRae agency's core team is solid, strong and efficient! They will listen to your needs and craft a marketing/ PR campaign to work within your budget while strategizing a plan for your short and long term goals. Bridget Palitz is straightforward and her no-nonsense approach cuts right to the chase. Meryl and Reema are dedicated hard workers who always have your best interest in mind. The McRae agency is committed to your success and a valuable asset to have in your business arsenal!"
- Dana H. Korey, President, Away With Clutter, Inc.
"The McRae Agency has been everything we expected from a PR firm and more. I really appreciate the diligence and tenacity that you have when you 'spread the word' about The Window Factory. Coupled with this, it's been a real pleasure interacting to complete our projects. I look forward to a continued relationship."
- John Jedynak, President, The Window Factory
"Working with The McRae Agency has been proven to be a tremendous lift to the Land Advisors Organization. We first began working with Beth McRae and her team as a single land brokerage office based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Now, with 6 offices in 3 states, our need for a professional media liaison is even more critical. The McRae Agency has assisted us in developing solid relationships with the appropriate media sources in each of our markets, which has contributed greatly to our consistent business growth."
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- Tom Durwood, (Former) Executive Director
"Since The McRae Agency took over our public relations, our press releases have had more real world scenarios and have stepped up in professionalism. The agency has done a great job of partnering CCCS with its other clients to further the messages of both organizations. It has been a pleasure to work The McRae Agency. Thank you!"
- Maureen Mikelson, Consumer Credit Counseling Service
"I knew that handing over our Beaujolais Nouveau project to Beth McRae was going to be a fun project, but I had no idea how much return on our investment we would reap in the process! Through Beth's far reaching contacts, she created newness and buzz for our 30 year Anniversary Vintage release. Her efforts have since created a lasting Halo Effect for the other brands associated with our Nouveau wines! This was such a needed and added bonus! The agency's work was meticulously detailed and seamless, her timing and follow up was impeccable, and her team was wonderfully efficient and professional! We strongly recommend and look forward to working with Beth again in the future!"
- Cindy Leonard, Brand Manager
"The McRae Agency is an integral part of my team that produces results that get noticed, not only by my superiors, but by the nation. As a growing S&P 500 company, we only work with the creme de la creme of marketing. Beth and her staff are responsive to my needs, efficient and bottom-line oriented. They are truly helping to take Nextel Communications to the next level in the business world. I heartily recommend them and encourage anyone to call me for a personal recommendation."
- Chris Toci, Executive Director | Capital Markets Group
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I didn't even know it was two songs.
This is something to play on your speakers, not headphones. Someone took two Nickelback songs and played them at the same time, one in each channel.
Praise the lord for Clear Channel, working to help make every song exactly like the last one.


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3 cups organic short grain brown rice (Lundberg®), prepared
1-1/2 cups finely chopped or grated vegetables of choice, such as carrots, onions, peas, jicama, yucca root, potato of choice
2 cups GF breadcrumbs (GF Sandwich Bread)
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to-taste
2 tablespoons pure olive oil, or coconut oil, or lard, or palm oil, or butter of choice
- Prepare brown rice; set aside to cool.
- Clean then chop or shred vegetables.
- In large bowl, combine GF breadcrumbs, vegetables, sea salt, and black pepper; mix to incorporate; fold in prepared rice.
- Using clean hands, form mixture into 3/4"-patties (using scant 3/4-cup mixture per patty).
- Place skillet over medium-high heat; add pure olive oil; place patties into hot skillet; fry 8 minutes, flip, fry 8 minutes.
- Serve alone, on sliced GF bread along with toppings like lettuce, tomatoes and onions, or as protein alongside a large salad.
To cook frozen patties: remove desired patties from freezer; place in cold skillet set over medium heat. When skillet is hot, add pure olive oil; cook patties 8 minutes per side, or until cooked through; serve immediately.
Servings: about 24 patties
Preheat: Medium-high
Prep Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 16 min
Omit 3 cups short grain brown rice; add 3 cups rice pilaf, or 3 cups spicy rice; proceed with recipe as stated.


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Please view the How Credits Transfer section of our website.
Please use this website to determine if the school is regionally accredited.
It depends on the coursework and the requirements that you are attempting to satisfy. If the courses are general education and are petitioned through Academic Services, this typically takes two to three weeks. If the courses are evaluated by the department/college of the major, it can take up to six weeks.
A student must be officially accepted in order for credits to be officially evaluated. Transfer and Transition Services can help students with getting and idea of how credits will transfer. To discuss this with a transfer advisor or peer advisor, please contact our office.
To complete a degree with UCF, students must earn 120 credit hours. Within these hours, students must satisfy 36 of general education coursework, 48 hours of upper division coursework in addition to the requirements of the specific major. Additionally, 30 of the last 36 hours must be completed at UCF to fulfill the residency requirement for graduation. Depending on how credits transfer will determine how long it will take to graduate. Typically, it takes transfer students about two years to complete their degree with UCF.
Students who apply to UCF after earning an Associate of Arts degree or articulated Associate of Science degree from one of the four DirectConnect Community/State Colleges, will receive guaranteed admission. Students must be enrolled at one of these schools, sign-up for DirectConnect, graduate from the institution, and apply to UCF upon completion of degree in order to be admitted under DirectConnect. For more information about this program and how to start, please visit this website.
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It is important to make your decisions on a major before the start of your first semester at UCF. This is so you avoid challenging penalties associated with financial aid as well as excess hours. It is important to understand that only you can truly decide on the best major for your future goals. To help you with this, you can use the Virtual Career Center through UCF's Career Services website to help you with career exploration.
You can also meet with a counselor in Career Services to discuss this more in depth. Once you decide on at least a career goal or direction, you can meet with Transfer and Transition Services and we can help connect those goals with a major. Please contact us to discuss this further and make an appointment.
Excess Hours refers to attempted credit that surpasses the amount of credit needed to earn a bachelors degree at UCF. Students who have excess hours may run into surcharges for the amount of credit surpassing the limit of credit for the typical bachelors degree. There are many details to this legislation and for more information please visit the Registrar's Office website.
To determine how the financial aid process works for transfer students at UCF, please visit the Office of Financial Assistance.
Typically, once a transfer student has completed the general education program requirements and the prerequisites for the major, the Academic Advisor would then be located in the department of the major. To find out who your Academic Advisor is, please select your major from this link, download the pdf, and then locate the contact information in the top left corner of the program outline. This should provide name, location and contact information.
The General Education Program (GEP) consists of about 36 hours of English, math, historical & cultural, science and social science coursework. UCF's GEP is a graduation requirement and must be met to graduate as well as for some programs before enrollment. To get a list of the GEP, please visit this website.
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Grade forgiveness refers to the opportunity to repeat a course to earn a better grade. At UCF, students are eligible for only two grades to be forgiven. Transfer students who have used grade forgiveness already at previous institutions may not be eligible for additional grade forgiveness at UCF. Also, courses forgiven at UCF must be taken at UCF. Students must follow an official process to apply for this and follow appropriate deadlines. More information can be found through this website.
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"No one can change you, hurt you, or disappoint you, unless you yourself 'let' them do so." Amanda Adriani
In any given relationship between spouses, neighbors, parent/child, or a even a friendship where one party claims to be mistreated, wronged, or on the receiving end of bad behavior the receiving party must look at themselves and take responsibility for the part they played in causing or allowing the unwanted conduct to continue.
A wife may complain about how her husband mistreats or disrespects her and that may be true. But what part does the wife play in allowing the behavior to continue? One cannot assume that people will always do the right thing or behave in an appropriate manner. In some cases it is up to us to show the other person what our boundaries are. This is where the concept of "negative consequences" comes into play. If the wife decided to employ some type of negative consequence each time her husband disrespected her, the behavior would likely diminish. For example if the husband makes a disparaging remark to his wife and the wife reciprocated by deciding not to prepare dinner that night, something that the husband values and looks forward to, the husband would feel the sting of "negative consequences." Sometimes employing negative consequences is the only way to change someone's behavior.
If a child continually leaves his room in and unkempt disheveled state against the wishes of his mother what part does the mother play in the unwanted behavior? If she simply goes in and cleans up the mess, the child will likely continue the undesired behavior. If she scolds the child and tells him to clean his room he still may not change his behavior. Why? Because there is no good reason for him to change. Human beings often behave in ways that may be considered "irresponsible" or "disrespectful" simply because it's easier to do so. It is often necessary for the other person to employ some time of "negative consequences" or punishment in order to bring about the desired behavior. If the mother decides to take something away from the child, like TV or computer time, each time she finds the child's room messy, then she is teaching him how to behave in a manner she considers appropriate. Taking something away from a child is called "negative punishment" and it is the preferred way of disciplining children as opposed to spanking for example.
If one neighbor repeatedly allows his dog to defecate on the pavement of another neighbor complaining about it to oneself will most likely not change the situation. It is up to the "wronged party" to show the offending neighbor that the behavior is unacceptable. Remember we cannot assume that people know what our boundaries are or that people will always act responsibly or always do the right thing. So perhaps simply talking to the person and explaining that your pavement is off-limits to his dog will be enough to change the situation. It may not however and one may have to employ "negative consequences" to bring about a change. Telling him that you will contact "Animal Control" or the Police Department if the situation continues will likely bring about the desired change in behavior.
In each of these situations wife/husband, mother/child, and neighbor/neighbor one must be willing to follow through on the negative consequence and be consistent. Saying you will do something and then not doing it, is just like telling the other person that you are not to be taken seriously. That will only further promote the bad behavior.
In any relationship when one party is being mistreated one must look at themselves and ask, "What am I doing to allow, promote, or cause this inappropriate behavior?"


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AS MANY as 40 African countries are represented in Ennis, according to the town mayor. Councillor Johnny Flynn was attending the Africa Day Celebrations in Ennis last week and welcomed the contribution made by all the people of the African communities in the town and throughout Clare. Africa Day marked 52 years of the African Union and African Independence and provided an opportunity for all Africans – including those who have made Ireland their home – and non-Africans to celebrate Africa, its people and their potential at a time of both great turmoil and opportunity for the continent. The day was marked on Wednesday afternoon last at the Civic Building in Drumbiggle, with food, music, poetry and the planting of an oak tree in the grounds at Waterpark. The community event shared some aspects of the rich heritage of a number of African countries and created an opportunity for everyone to enjoy some time together on a special occasion. "There …Read More »
Ennis Market project goes to tender
Clare County Council has confirmed that Phase 1 of the Ennis Market Rejuvenation project is now proceeding to tender stage and construction is expected to commence in the autumn of 2015 The €1.75m loan for the Market Rejuvenation Project, which also includes the upgrading of the streets adjoining the market area, is now in place. Clare County Council says a detailed design will shortly proceed to tender stage in relation to Phase One of the redevelopment of the market which will begin at Garraunakilla, the site of the current Farmer's Market. Speaking on behalf of the Elected Members of Ennis Municipal District Committee, Mayor of Ennis Councillor Johnny Flynn welcomed the progress being made in relation to the project in consultation with local residents and business people. "This project will have a significant role in the rejuvenation of this area of the town, which is significant, both from an economic and heritage perspective considering Ennis has always been an important …Read More »
Call goes out for hospital upgrade
Mayor of Ennis Johnny Flynn has led the call for a meeting with the new CEO of UL Hospital Group in a bid to secure a 24-hour emergency department at Ennis General Hospital. Another Ennis Municipal District Councillor, James Breen, has challenged the council members to hold a protest at the next meeting of the HSE and offered to lead the protest wherever the meeting is taking place. Professor Colette Cowan was appointed to head the hospital group last December and Councillor Flynn said it is time to take their case to the new CEO to try to put a stop to the drain of health expertise from the county into Limerick. Speaking at a Clare County Council meeting, Councillor Flynn said the drain of expertise began a decade ago with the set-up of the HSE and has snowballed to such an extent that stopping it is like trying to turn an oil tanker. "When you looked at the HSE …Read More »
14th White Flag for Ennis Leisure Complex
Active Ennis Leisure Complex has today (Friday) been presented with its 14th White Flag Award. The prestigious awards scheme, which is coordinated by Ireland Active and endorsed by Fáilte Ireland and the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), is the only comprehensive quality and excellence award for Irish health and leisure facilities. Ennis Leisure Complex is the only facility in Clare to have received the White Flag every year since the award scheme's inception in 2001. The White Flag Award was presented to Tim Forde, Active Ennis general manager, by Mayor of Ennis, Johnny Flynn and Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, John Crowe. Mr Forde said, "The staff are immensely proud to have achieved the benchmark for highest standards within the health and leisure industry. They regard this success as a vote of confidence in the range and quality of services provided at Ennis Leisure Complex, including the 25-metre public swimming pool, state-of-the-art gymnasium, and various training and fitness programmes." He added, …Read More »
Mayor seeks increased water allowance
AN Ennis councillor has appealed to the Environment Minister to intervene in the water charges row. Mayor Johnny Flynn has written to Minister Alan Kelly, asking for Government intervention to increase water allowances for everyone, for an ability to pay clause in contracts, for the age limit of 18 to be increased to 21 for non-working children living at home, attending training or third level, and for fairer prices for supply and repairs. He has also asked the minister to ensure that a new Irish Water Board immediately carry out a review of pay and conditions, particularly of its senior staff in what is a serious loss making business, a cost benefit analysis of specialist consultants/contractors costs reported in connection with the set up of Irish Water, a review of reported costs of repairs to consumers with possibly an option of spreading the cost over a multi annual period. The Ennis councillor has also called for a customer charter and …Read More »


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Baby Rabbits and EasterThese cute little bunnies belong to Grace.
They came out for a little fun on a sunny spring day.
Enjoy our baby rabbit photos.
More baby rabbit photos here.
Easter comes but once a year
But when it does, we all know its here
Children filling themselves with chocolate
Bunny's hop about, they have no fear!
Easter Holiday
Easter holiday, is a celebration of the resurrection of Christ!
Jesus Christ, The Son of God, bled and died for us in a sacrifice.
This Spring day's celebrated, generally in the month of April.
All of the bright and pretty colors, of the Easter outfits with frills.
Women and children will wear their Easter bonnets.
In the Spring, you'll hear the various musical sonnets.
April will bring many rain showers.
That'll bring us various beautiful flowers.
One special flower for this day is the Easter Lily.
It's color is white, and yet snowy & milky.
The birds will sing their songs of praise.
As we begin to feel the warmth of the sun's rays.
As we say "Goodbye" to the winter's gloom,
The flowers and trees have already begun to bloom.
All of life's beauty, The Lord created, for us all to share.
Spring breezes begin to flow, sending fragrances through the air.
The winter's thawing will let the rivers, lakes, and streams rise and flow.
The beauty of the Earth will make us all feel aglow!
Farmers and gardeners will start to hoe.
And then they'll begin to sow.
On Sundays, we'll hear the various church bells ring.
Let's be grateful for the LORD, let's rejoice and sing.
If it wasn't for the Lord, we wouldn't have anything!
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We say that teachers need more respect.
Teachers need to be paid more.
Teachers need to be treated better… but then we do things like this to take it all away.
While I haven't experienced this personally, I do know that as a teacher and as a mother, it is hard to see your private notes out for the world to see.
Don't we want good teachers? Would you go into the teaching profession knowing that if you enforce the school rules, you will be plastered all over the internet? Your private notes to parents will become public for the whole world to see?
Do you know that these teachers love our kids? They do. I was one of them! I was a teacher. My brother is a principal. My sister in law is a teacher. Trust me when I say 'WE HAVE YOUR CHILD'S INTEREST AT HEART!" No, not all teachers, sadly, but the majority of them.
I was a teacher, before my husband (high-school sweetheart turned college sweetheart turned husband) and I had these four children:
I always knew two things:
1- I wanted a family… √ check
2- That I wanted to be a teacher… √ check
Both of these things happened and I loved both roles- being a mother and being a teacher. However, I stopped teaching to be a stay-at-home-mother (it would be nearly impossible to earn a living in North Carolina, while sending four kids to daycare, on a teacher's salary).
Things have changed in the school systems.
Notes, private notes, are being shared on Facebook. It is one thing to call your teacher or principal to have a discussion, but it is completely different to go home, take a picture of the note given to you by someone at the school, and share it on Facebook. Can you imagine if teachers shared our notes to them? Honestly. Think about that for just one second.
When we see things, like this story below (that I saw all over the internet) about how a school principal wouldn't excuse a family trip, because it was a district-wide rule that vacations do not count as excused absences, and it was shared on the Dad's Facebook page and then it was all over the internet about how the principal 'shamed' them, it is hard for me to understand. I completely understand wanting to take a vacation during the school year (we've done that) but I also understand the consequences that it entails.
Here is a screenshot taken from theblaze.com that summarizes the story (you can read the rest at theblaze.com):
The story talks about how This principal sent home a note telling parents that their kids were not excused from school to go on a trip, so the parents share it online and everyone says how awful the school is that they don't give days off for things like this.
It isn't fair when we expect a school (or any business, for that matter) to work well and to be the best for our kids, but we also expect them to break the rules just for us. Sure, family vacations can provide great educational opportunities, but if the school rule is that it won't be excused, don't expect it to be excused. Case closed.
The school didn't say "Oh… well John can go on that trip, but if Michael asks, lets tell them that it doesn't count as an excused absence!" The simply stated the district-wide rules.
I want it to be known that I have been updated, after posting this post, that the principal of this school is now being harassed day and night, receiving terrible threats, because of her note, stating the district rules.
Again- we have taken a vacation during the school year, so I am NOT judging the fact that they were or were not allowed to go on a trip (or even if schools should be given that choice), but I will also say that learning about things on vacation is not the same as learning multiplication at school.
Yes, there are things that need to be learned outside of the classroom, of course, but I just don't expect the school to turn a blind eye to our family. (If it bothered us enough… there is the option to home-school for anyone that disagrees with the way that a school is run)
It really boils down to – BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS. LETS NOT SHAME ANYONE ONLINE, PLEASE.
There are also many notes going around, right now, about teachers are asking parents to make better choices at lunch, like the story of the substitute that sent the note home about a child bringing only marshmallows and a few other little things in a child's lunch box. This screenshot is taken from ABCnews.go.com
Yes, it was a misunderstanding by the substitute, but this could have been cleared up with a call to the teacher. Dad could have said "It was a misunderstanding. Here are the facts- she had 4 pieces of ham and string cheese. She must have eaten those first." Easy enough. It would have been over with… I just feel like it didn't have to be shared on Facebook for the world to see (and for the teacher and substitute's name to be shared online, because her name was on the paper and people are saying awful things about her. People are now harassing her – online and in real life.
That's the part that bothers me… that it had to be online and now the world is given a new target. It makes me sad.
Honestly, this teacher was just looking out for the child. She was just making sure that the parent knew what was happening (which is why they asked for a signature – because the signature lets them know that the parent has seen it). When I taught, I had some students eating veggies and sandwiches, but at the same time, I had other students packing their own lunches with just a handful of junk-food (literally), because their parents didn't know or care, as sad as that is to write (and realize). These kids were bouncing off the walls after lunchtime and then falling asleep an hour later. These kids were sick more often than not. These kids were struggling in school… and it broke my heart.
They packed their own lunches because they knew that if they didn't pack a lunch, no one was packing one for them. It was sad and heartbreaking and I wouldn't have hesitated to send a note home saying:
"Hi, Mrs. So&So,
I just wanted to let you know that Sally brought in only Fruit Snacks and Oreos today. I just wanted to give you a heads-up, because I know that these things slip past us! haha!
Anyway, she is always welcome to eat the school's lunch anytime (We have free and reduced lunch available. I would be happy to send home an application.)
I just LOVE having Sally in my class and I look forward to hearing from you.
Mrs. Mansfield"
We, as teachers, care about our students, but if we, as parents, start flaunting every mistake that people make or every rule that we don't like all over the internet, with the teachers name on it (or Principal's name), we are going to lose good teachers.
If we, as parents, honestly consider the reason for the note – it boils down to one thing: someone is concerned for our child and they are taking time out of their day to try to help, even if it doesn't come across that way. (trust me, it is easier to look the other way, in any situation).
I just hope that a teacher would not hesitate to send a note home asking a parent or caregiver to please be sure that their child is studying their spelling words and math facts, because they could share it online with a quote like "Teacher calls student dumb."
I just hope that a teacher would not hesitate to send a note home asking the parents to please have their child to school on time, because it could be posted online stating "Teacher calls parents lazy even though parents are both working and having trouble getting child to school on time."
I just hope that a teacher would not hesitate to send a note home asking that the parents please be sure to give their child a bath (yes, teachers have to do this after a child goes weeks without one) or to please have their child do their homework, or to please have their child wear tennis shoes to school, because there would be a Facebook Share stating "Teacher doesn't like creativity or individuality…" Instead of the truth- "Teacher cares so much about this child that they want them to be clean, prepared (so as to not fall behind in class), and not get hurt running around on the playground in flip flops."
To the teachers out there~ keep caring. Work together with parents – maybe a call is better than a note (it is hard to read someone's 'tone' from a note. ♥
To the parents out there~ keep expecting your child's teacher to care. If you are unsure – just call the school.
To both ~ do what is best for your child… and work together ♥
It is not only teachers, but in general – the "public shaming" that has gone too far, in my opinion. It all boils down to respect. Respecting one another, no matter the profession, the person or the issue. GO STRAIGHT TO THE SOURCE IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION OR PROBLEM. A call is ALWAYS better than a note or e-mail, in my opinion. It is hard to read a "tone" when it is just online.♥
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I completely agree! Thank you for writing this. I taught kindergarten for nine years, but now stay at home with our two kids. I am amazed by some people's comments about some of these notes, too. Especially all the "this is why we homeschool" comments. Homeschooling can be great for some families, but such a huge life decision about your child's education and childhood experiences should not be made solely based on the fact that schools expect you to follow certain rules and you don't like that.
Growing up, my mother always told me to never put into writing what I wouldn't want published in a newspaper. As a teacher, I am very careful about what to put into writing as I communicate with parents primarily through email (for documentation purposes). Even in my 7 years as a teacher, I've seen a large shift in society's attitude toward teachers and the education system. Everyone has been on the receiving end of the services provided by the teaching profession at some point in their lives, so many believe they know everything about how the system works and that they are qualified to judge those working in the profession. On the other hand, most people have probably been on the receiving end of services provided by someone in the medical profession but you don't hear the same constant judgment and disparaging attitude toward nurses or the field of medicine overall. It must be because teachers' jobs are so easy that anyone could do the job and that our specialized training for our profession is overrated.
I agree with you…Never put into writing what you don't want shared…And if you take the time to call the parent or get to know the parent and what they deal with on a daily basis- (divorce, split custody, night shift jobs etc) I think one of the best things a teacher can do is have an information sheet that each parent fills out at the beginning of the year so you get a sense of the child's home life…My sons 3rd grade teacher is in contact with me via email anytime there is a question and I never take it offensively because she knows we have shared custody (every other week- which for the record I HATE- but it became too much to continue to fight) and sometimes things do not get relayed between the two households…It has helped tremendously and I appreciate her efforts for doing it to help us with this transition…
Well, none of the notes shown here say anything that couldn't necessarily be published in a paper. The problem is the reaction of the "internet mob". Torches and pitchforks? Really? The mob mentality is so easy to incite that any note, no matter how benign , can be made a target.
I think that is especially true when the source is one sided. How does the news know what was really in the lunch or if the dad was telling the truth? We are killing the messenger!
I agree that parents should keep the notes sent home from school between themselves and the school. On the flip side of that, teachers that want respect should be mindful enough not to post memes and notes all over Facebook and Pinterest demeaning parents. I sat and cried after reading a meme about how teachers hate "that parent" (unfortunately, I had to be "that parent" because the teacher literally told me to my face that it was not her job to educate my child, that she didn't have time for my child, and she did not want the IEP done in her classroom and she would do none of it because it wasn't her job). Respect has to go both ways. I'm tired of trying to walk the line of being the perfect parent that the teachers want unless I want to be the butt of editorials in every major national newspaper and memes all over the internet. It's quite disgraceful the way teachers act as well.
Talia, I absolutely agree with you. I have 3 children and my youngest has been in this one school for 5 years. I never had the problems with the first two when they attended this school but have seen a teacher attitude change with curriculum change over the past 3 years. Unfortunately I believe this to be the fault of the educators, their continued pressure on the teachers for increased GPA on "tests" rather then actually allowing teachers to teach these kids (SMH).
A perfect example would be, my youngest (this year) was struggling in math, I put her in tutoring (which btw was with her math teacher) after 6 weeks my daughters grade went down, not up. The teacher told me (In front on my daughter and my other children) she is a good student but I don't know how to teach her, there is nothing I can do for her. WOW REALLY!
…All that to say, I wish the "higher ups" would leave our teachers alone and let them get back to basics and TEACH! If they were allowed to teach instead of worry about the next state or national test our kids would excel.
Becky, Unfortunately I have more friends that have left their careers from teaching because they are not allowed to teach rather then the posting of notes. Like I tell my kids, Live life as if you are in front of the camera! Everything you do, say or write is not private. Because, unfortunately that IS the society you live in. Sad but true!!
Although I have had my share of BAD teachers with my 3 children, I am SO VERY Thankful for the outstanding teachers my kids have had. School: A great Life lesson, Not everything is "peaches and cream"
Thanks for your article,
Talia, as a teacher, I would like to address your comment about teachers posting memes about "that parent". It sounds like in your case you were advocating for your child and making sure that your child's needs were being met. That doesn't make you THAT parent!
I had a parent this year who would type messages to me from her phone–ranting all-caps, no punctuation paragraph-long diatribes–telling me that I hated her child, that I was ignorant, that I wanted to see her child fail, that I wasn't doing my job, etc on a WEEKLY basis. Then she'd end her rants with "Blessings"! She was THAT parent. After a school year of her stress-inducing emails, I certainly wasn't sad to see the last of her. It is parents like this who make the memes popular, not parents like you.
As to the point of this article, imagine what would have happened if I had posted one of her emails on the web–think she would have been lambasted? It would have been unprofessional of me to make public her emails, but where is the fairness when the opposite is considered ok?
I had not seen that unexcused absence note before – it makes me so mad!! I have a child with special needs, and have chosen to keep him home from certain field trips that I knew he would not be able to handle, but here's the difference: I TOOK THE UNEXCUSED ABSENCE. 1 (or 3) unexcused absences in a year are NOT going to get referred to the attendance officer. Parents who insist that the rules apply to everyone but their kids are setting us all up for a world of hurt in the future.
I agree with a lot of what you said – there needs to be a culture of respect, but I felt the principle who send Mike Rossi the note was using very threatening and over-the-top statements. Sure, don't excuse the family vacation, but to point out that this could result in legal action? I think it's amazing that Mr. Rossi took his children with him to watch him run the Boston marathon and see how America rallied after the tragedy… but even if it's a trip to Disney, if the kids don't get behind and the parent makes an effort to maybe collect homework beforehand, I don't think that we need to put school on the pedestal that it can never be missed ever. (But maybe that's the homeschooler in me talking 😉 lol)
My friend recently shared a "note" sent home… her daughter had a "no nut" butter sandwich and the sticker fell off of the bag, so the teacher wrote a note to the parent ON THE BAG about how it was a nut-free setting, using capital letters, etc… I understand the compulsion to feel insulted and want release/commiseration, but it's not as if sharing it helped anyone, it did exactly as you described – sparked outrage with no results.
As a teacher I say thank you!
Thank you for writing this. As a kindergarten teacher, I have become concerned about the increasing number of notes from the teacher appearing on the internet. It also concerns me that bloggers who post in support of teachers and how to make cute teacher gifts, will also post/share these letters. While I am on a mini-rant, bloggers, please discuss with your child's teacher any school related issues before asking for others' thoughts online. The vast majority of teachers want only the best for their students and cheer loudly for their learning. They want to work with their students' families.
Not to mention it is against copyright law to publish ANY correspondence the author/creator did not give you express consent to publish. This includes emails, tweets, facebook posts, photos, letters, notes, etc. Just because it was sent to you does not mean you have consent to do with it what you want. The author/creator retains control of copyright.
Actually, if there is no financial gain you really have no copyright argument and it's a pathetic attempt to brow beat patents into not fighting back against those teachers who ate truly abusive, which I'm guessing you're either one yourself or related to one by suggesting this blatant attempt at silencing a parent seeking communal support to defend their child in a system that gives more protection to teachers than they often deserve.
If you don't want it published, don't put it in print. That simple. If it's applicable in court, and it could be depending on the content, then it will come out as evidence in court filings and be accessible to the press by those means as was in fact done prior to the Internet. I've collected a few score of articles, just those published in one moderately sized metro area mind you, of cars of teachers being charged with abuse and harassment and all the notes kept by parents and used as evidence could've been published and many were.
Again, if you don't want it published, don't put it in print. If you're concerned but don't know how to put it in writing that won't sound bad, ask for a meeting or call like a responsible adult. You don't get to cry copyright to cover up harassment and signs of abusive behavior in the classroom.
Finally, comment that makes sense. If you don't want it published on social media, then don't write a condescending note. Call the parents and try to build a relationship.
Not unless it specifically states so!
Actually, copyright law is now interpreted the other way — items are assumed to be copyrighted unless stated that it is public domain, which is why Creative Commons was created, to allow people to share and use copyright-free content.
Having said that — teachers are also public employees (unless of course they work for a private school), so I'm not sure exactly how the law would apply in this situation.
Thank you very much for this lovely essay. I am not a teacher, but have been a child minder for many years. I have also lived and dealt with the the vastly different education system of 3 countries.
I completely agree with your statement and view that respect is needed for everyone. Both teacher to parent, and parent to teacher. I know that there are few topics as quick to get someone on the defensive side, than to criticise their parenting and child. And from experience, I know that a parents first reaction is not always appropriate. I have been on both sides of this. Having close family scattered abroad, with virtually no school breaks co-insiding, we have taken our children out of school for as long as 3 weeks at a time. We are fortunate, they are all hardworking kids that catch up quickly. I usually get homework beforehand and have the kids do it on the plane journey. A lot of these absences were not excused. We had enough absences between that and illnesses that the attendance officer was contacted. That was not a big deal either.
I think if society as a whole could be more tolerant of each other, try and communicate sensitively to each other and just sort out lifes little bumps with the people that cause it, rather than with the help of social media, we and our children could have a much happier life.
I would love to know how parents would feel if we could post their notes to us online. I bet they'd think twice before shooting off a hateful letter if they knew there was a chance everyone would see how they treat other people. I have gotten some snotty, rude, obnoxious, and derogatory notes , even attacking my personal life (which I keep quiet). I wonder if they'd be so bold if everyone might find out how they really treat people who are professionally bound to not defend themselves.
I love this and whole heartedly agree. So many parents want the rules bent to fit their needs. I saw the attendance post you were referring too and had to shake my head. At my school we send out letters stating the state law and notifying parents of their number of absences as a courtesy when their absences reach 5. In my state only 9 undocumented (without dr note) absences are allowed in a semester. Just this past Monday my schools resource officer and I (as school rep) were subpoenaed for truancy court. The judge who resides over the truancy court is a no nonsense judge. Her opening statement reminds parents they are there for breaking compulsory attendance law and there is the possibility of going to jail. I wish more parents took attendance seriously, it is not our goal to file reports on parents. We just want their kiddos in school!
Thank you so much for writing this. I have taught high school for 7 years and the attitude of entitlement and defiance in both parents and their students is getting increasingly worse. Publishing our personal correspondence with parents on the Internet certainly isn't helping. I've seen the attendance note and the responses have sickened me. I've had students taken out of school for vacations and parents then upset when I won't give work in advance. I am. Not going to spend hours of my time making alternative assignments to the class discussions and lectures and group activities we do in my classroom simply so Johnny can go on a cruise. It isn't even fair to ask me to. Not to mention all of the hours I have to spend with Johnny after school so to make up time so he doesn't fall the course on attendance. In my district a student must make up time for anything beyond 5 absences in a semester or the student will fail the course. I agree with the policy. Time is incredibly important and believe it or not, when a student is absent he or she really did miss something. Whenever a student asks, "Did we do anything while I was out?" I always smile and say, "Of course not! We all missed you so much that we sat around crying into our shirtsleeves and decided to have a group therapy session to help us deal with our grief instead of doing the lesson I had planned." That's when they get my point an go check the absentee folder for work 😉
Lunch notes are a courtesy. I'd want to know if my child isn't packing what he or she should be. One of my daughters was dumping everything but her chips and drink in the 3rd grade (apparently fruits, veggies, sandwiches, and the other healthy items were killing her vibe). I absolutely appreciated a note letting me know! I'd hate to this her teacher would be silenced by fear of me sharing that on social media as a "yet another" example of horrible teaching.
As for being told we cannot educate your child: maybe we can't. I'm not a special education teacher and I often have students placed with me in the regular ed classroom who absolutely should not be. I am not the best person for that job. I'm not telling a parent that because I am lazy or unwilling to honor an IEP. I want what is in the best interest of the child and sometimes my environment isn't it.
The teacher got upset by the sandwich because there are children else peanut allergies are so severe that they have anaphylactic reactions just by being in the same room with something that contains peanuts. I've witnessed it firsthand after a student opened a candy bar in my classroom and another child had to leave in an ambulance. Again: give us some credit. We are trying to do what's best for every child in our care and sometimes that means asking you parents and your children to make concessions.
Dress code is an issue that irritates me to no end. We do not have dress codes code to body shame girls. We have them to teach both sees about appropriate public dress. Leggings are not pants, I don't want to see rear ends or cleavage, I don't need to know what color your bra is, inappropriate slogans aren't OK. But every time a girl is sent home for her clothes, she or her parents plaster the story all over the Internet and we teachers and administrators become the bad guy. Everyone glosses over the fact that the child in question knew the rules and yet chose not to follow them.
I homeschool my son, for reasons other than I don't like school rules. It is what is best for my family. I do agree some of the notes posted online are just about shaming the teacher or whining about not getting their way. We must remember that teachers are sending that note home for a reason and its most likely not to shame your kid or you. Parents want respect from the teacher but at times aren't willing to give it. Respect goes both ways! I do have to say though that I have seen some instances where the teacher has gone to far. I am not saying it was right to post about it online, I'm just saying sometimes its not just the parents that are out of line. Again, respect goes both ways.
Teachers are sending that note home for a reason.yes, but I've literally never seen a reasonable teacher note posted online. People only seem to post notes from teachers that are inappropriate or rudely out of line. Just like I'm sure teachers show their colleagues notes they get that frustrate them it is perfectly fine for parents to show their friends or support systems notes from teachers that are upsetting as well. You don't want people getting upset with something you say or write then don't say or write something that is rude and upsetting. Teaching is just like any other profession, most of them are good but that doesn't mean there aren't crappy ones, too. ,
Be confident in your choices and how you treat your students, and you will have nothing to worry about.
I read this and had to comment. Coincidentally just today I was talking to my husband about all the public shaming that I see popping up on Facebook. You know, someone takes a photo of somebody else texting while driving their car and then everybody shares it so it'll get back to that person? Or the one of a woman making a disrespectful hand gesture (you can guess) at Arlington National Cemetery… Of course I don't condone either of these actions but I see a huge trend beginning with public shaming on social media. It is bothersome to me and the teacher notes fall into the same camp. If you have an issue with somebody, talk to that person! Deal with it in a mature and appropriate way. There is no need to spread half-truths and shame about a person, organization or situation.
The same occurs when somebody slams a business for lousy service. Before you slam them on social media or Yelp, did you contact the management to see if they would correct the problem? Before you badmouthed them to all of your friends via the internet?
Social media can be such an incredible way to connect and re-connect with people. To support important causes and celebrate occasions. But there needs to be some common sense and personal responsibility that goes along with using it. And some people seem to forget that part! Enough with the public shaming. It's not necessary.
I agree with your post in many ways. I cringed when I saw that teacher's note go around fb. I used to teach in public school, then I had children and stayed home with them and homeschooled them. I've been on both sides. There is a cost/benefit analysis of a family trip v missing school. If school is missed, not only is it an unexcused absence, but lessons are lost. It's difficult to catch up one child here and one child there if they all take off whenever they want to. It needs to be a team effort to work together to achieve the goals of learning. It is most hopeful that parents who take their children on the family trip in lieu of going to school would seek make up work to remain on pace with the class. The parents who worked with me were always a joy and I was always happy to work with them. However with the way some parents make things increasingly difficult, I don't think I shall be returning to the classroom. I'd rather work with those who want to be a team.
The principal shaming the parents – was after the fact. Nothing I've read has indicated that the parents asked for permission, opinions, or rules to be bent. They made a decision to take their children on a trip. They chose not to let the school interfere with their real lives. Maybe the school needed to send the letter to let the parents know that there may be truancy issues. And maybe the parents needed to let the world know that the school/principal feels they have the right to be policing a family's outside activities.
This is why we homeschool comments – yes, absolutely. Not because we don't like to follow the rules or expect special treatment, but because we made a lifestyle choice to raise our children ourselves, to not lock our children in a cage for 8 hours a day and then have their family time sucked away by homework, and because no one else has a vested interest in our child's success. When we see/read/talk about issues like these, we nod our heads and say, this is why we homeschool. It is over simplified, but it's our way of saying we understand, but you're preaching to the choir. Been there, done that, got the hell out.
As far as notes go, it really depends on the situation. Most of the time, it is better to deal directly with the teacher. And I doubt parents expect their posts to go viral.
As far as absences go, it really depends on the day. I've had my kid home and done her work with her (the teacher sent lessons home). Then, my kid was ahead and had nothing to do in class because the teacher didn't get that far.
I love this post! I completely agree. My husband and I are both teachers. I am currently not teaching but have been staying home with my girls. My youngest is off to kindergarten next year and that leaves me with a decision to make about if I'm ready to go back to teaching. Like you said, it's a scary world out there for teachers! The stories my husband shares with me really do scare me some days! Your post hits the nail on the head. Yes, these may be genuine concerns or issues but they are being handled completely wrong. Take it to the teacher!!! Don't gossip, complain to others, spread it around fb, or anything else. Just talk to the teacher about it. Thank you again for posting. I hope this gets shared a million times over!
I completely agree with the idea that it's poor form for parents to publicly post / publicly shame the teachers and administrators. I taught high school, so I've been there with all the difficulties in communicating with parents. Phone calls are great, but some parents are unreachable and a note is the only way to communicate (and in the same token, as a parent, teachers can also be difficult to reach by phone).
However, I think teachers also need to be more mindful of parental boundaries. Notes should be more informative than assuming and judgmental. In your suggested note about the lunch issue, the first paragraph is great…you are making the parent aware of what their child had in their lunch in case it was an oversight. However the second paragraph enters dangerous territory. You are assuming the child needs to be on free and reduced lunches. This is a huge stereotype. I sure there are plenty of affluent families who don't always pack the most nutritious lunches for their children. And it could be insulting to a family for you to jump to the conclusion that they must not be able to afford a lunch for their child.
I saw a note going around from a school telling the parents they could not pack oreos, lunchables, fruit snacks, peanut butter, etc (http://wnep.com/2015/04/28/mom-says-school-wouldnt-let-daughter-finish-lunch-because-it-was-not-nutritious/). These decisions should be left up to the parents. If I want to reward my child and pack them oreos on occasion, then I should be able to do so. And while I understand in this particular case that is the school policy and maybe they just need to find a different school, this is not the case in most schools…no such policy exists.
So yes, we need to support our teachers and respect that they have our children's best interests at heart. But we, as teachers, also need to figure out where the line is between being a child's advocate (as is very necessary in some cases) and trying to trump the parent's authority over the child.
As a teacher, I think it would be better to call parents for things that can be taken personally (concerns about food, hygiene, etc.) instead of writing a note or sending an email. It's so easy for things to be interpreted in a different way than they were intended when getting a written note. There definitely is a shift in general attitudes towards teachers, so I feel like I have to be much more careful when contacting parents so that they can tell I'm on their side!
Can't wait for summer break, kids can be so disrespectful, crazy etc…..
I couldn't disagree more. You are somehow assuming that teachers are always right and always acting in the best interest of a child, or that school policies are always reasonable. Guess what? They're not. This is about accountability.
If a parent possibly posting a note is going to stop a teacher from saying what needs to be said, then they shouldn't be teaching. And if the accountability that comes from a parent making known to a wide audience that school policies are absurd, then maybe those policies shouldn't exist either.
It's no different than any other job. You are accountable for what you say and do. Police officers have to account for the arrests they make and that's why so many are now wearing body cameras. Every office work place lets you know when you're hired that your email is not private and will be reviewed. This is no different.
I want good teachers and our school has many, But not all teachers are good teachers , many are less than average . I have seen three cases this week of teachers having inapporopriate relationships with students , in our area schools . I am aware of many teachers who fill the bars on ladies night and act like drunken fools . I am the first to support good teachers , but I dont assume someone is mother teresa and God's gift to education just because they hold a teaching position . I will always be a strong advocate for my kids , even if it means going toe to toe with a teacher from time to time .
I agree with most of this but not the vacation. Some people don't have the luxury of taking vacations during school breaks because of various work situations. They should be allowed to excuse there kids for up to a weeks vacation during the school year if that is the only time the parents can take there vacation
I agree with this! It is not just teachers who are singled out, of course. Many people's mistakes and "sins" are aired for all to see on the internet as a form of "venting" for the offended parties. I think all of us need to work on being thicker skinned and more willing to reach out to one another to create solutions.
I must admit however that reading the disparaging remarks about the self-packed lunches connected to kids bouncing of the walls, etc. is not helpful in reaching these connections.
I was a kindergarten teacher this year and I would have liked it if my students parents would have come to me with their issues instead of going to the principal first.
I totally agree! I will never understand why some people think it is ok to put certain things out in the public. I guess it is one of the downsides of social media….Facebook Muscles. I've always been a believer that if you have a grievance, go directly to that person first. In the case of parents/teachers, if you take the time to keep an open line of communication with each other throughout the year, hopefully both parties will feel free to express themselves civilly if the need should arise. I often wonder if my kid's (4 of them) teachers get sick of me because I sometimes feel like I "communicate" too much. But they have all made me feel good about being an involved parent.
I agree, we are too quick to post everything on social media, and often saying things we would never say face to face. As if saying it online doesn't count.
Just wanted to clarify, the nurse that tragically commited suicide after a prank phone call made by Australian radio hosts to the hospital did NOT leak information. She simply transferred the phone call. The staff member who actually shared Kates medical information was a completely different person
I agree mostly, except on the lunch issue. I have my boys, ages 12 and 9, pack their own lunches and they always have. Yes, I help them cut things and approve their lunches when they decide to pack, but giving them the responsibility doesn't mean I love them less. I want them to see and appreciate what goes into making a meal so that they can respect the people who cook for them, both at school and home.
The principal's letter seemed so cold and unfeeling. The substitute teacher's letter was judgmental – send a "proper lunch". It's not wonder to me that the parents got upset and posted them online, though I agree with you that it's not the most productive way to handle the situations. That said, if these parents had been treated with more respect and compassion, even while holding a limit or sharing a concern, I'm sure things would have turned out differently. As a new parent to the public school system, the amount of condescension from school staff has been sort of stunning to me. I really think school folks need to ask themselves how they are co-creating these situations.
It's probably a form letter for kids who miss due to unexcused absences. I got one once (we almost never miss school).
The district likely has a policy in place to send a letter after X absences so that parents are aware. For the parents who DO chronically allow their kids to miss school for lousy reasons, this way they can't cry "I didn't know better!!!" when they get turned in to DCS.There are some kids missing 10% + of school days, THOSE are the ones that will face legal problems. The school documenting that they sent home a letter is a way to cover themselves legally and prove that the parent KNEW the child was missing too much.
I disagree! My husband is a mariner and is called out to sea quite often and therefore his schedule is irregular. When he does manage to get some free time, we take off on a vacay. I do not need some school being a bully threatening me and telling me that I am not allowed to take my child, MY CHILD, on a family vacay. We had our two oldest in a private school and they tried to dictate to us when we could and could not take a rare family vacay. They said it had to go before the board. I said no, it did not and I took my children out and now homeschool all three of my children. I will NEVER allow someone to dictate what we can and can not do with our children in regards to an education!!!
Just a few months back we had a some stuff happen in our family and I had to take my daughter out of school for a week. The school was upset because of it which I understood completely but couldn't do anything about. I knew we'd get the letter and it did in fact arrive the next week. Our school has the same rules as this one above stated and I can respect that and accept the I unexcused days. If it came down to it, I'd be prepared to explain reasons in more details. I feel so bad for this principal. They're following administration rules. These aren't rules that they just make up to torture families. These are rules put in place because if the kids aren't in school how can they keep up and stay on task with the rest of their class. Say the kids took their homework on vacation with them, what if there was stuff the dad couldn't properly help with? It's sad when there are parents out there saying teachers need to butt out but I am so certain that at the same time they're also the first to say teachers need to be doing more for their precious snowflake! Can't have it both ways!
I just hope his 15 minutes of fame were worth the public shaming, humiliation, and degregation he inflicted upon this teacher. His child's lunch WAS questionable, and as a doctor, you'd think he'd know that. This is a small town…if the same lunch had been bought by a less-prominent parent's child in that community, imagine the difference in how this would have played out. That teacher would have been praised for "catching" it, but since it was a doctor in town, it was criticized. She was doing her job and doing it well, which is more than I can say for him. This is a man who prides himself on being a physician and a Christian. It's too bad his behavior doesn't match his words.
I agree 100%–the lack of respect and understanding shows up on Facebook every single day, and it's awful, sometimes truly criminal. But I'd like for folks to consider the following: as a teacher, which would you prefer, a note from your principal pointing out the faults you made in the classroom that day or a phone call or face to face conversation? I know as a parent, I'd much rather get the phone call and discuss the issue than try to respond to a note.
The root cause IMHO is not in the notes, it's in the relationship (or lack thereof) between parent and teacher–and between teacher and administrator. We complain about kids not developing social skills due to too much screen time, but are we modeling those critical social skills? The Facebook rants are a symptom of a lack of understanding that can only be improved through better relationships, and relationship building takes time–face to face time–and conscious effort.
And maybe we just don't have the time to give, but nothing will change until someone–a parent, a teacher, an admin–starts acting differently. It has to start with someone, why not with us?
Hi Becky,
You are so right and thank you so much for having teachers' back in this. The truth is, these notes are not the best way to share information in the first place. If we're commenting on things like child's behavior, paper notes sent in kids' backpacks often fail to reach parents anyway, and official letters take too long to get home and often feel too formal, putting an unnecessary strain on the parent-teacher relationship. I think parents would be more respectful if the communication channel was better defined – there are some new parent-teacher collaboration apps out there that help manage expectations for both sides and enable private, personal and secure communication.
Thank you so much for writing this post! As a mom and a teacher, I could not agree more with you. I did not take the time to read all the other comments, but I sure hope they were all agreeing with you. We all need to remember to treat others with the respect we would like and that teachers (most of them) really do only want what's best for the child. Teachers want to be on the same team with the parents. I'm sharing this on my FB page as well.
I taught school for 33 years. I rarely sent a note home and those were the days prior to email. I picked up the phone and called my parents. If I was not able to connect via the phone, I would mail a postcard asking the parent to call me or send a phone number where they could be reached. "Tone" is so very important and despite emoticons nearly impossible to convey in writing.
Thanks for this posting.
Wow a whole lot of comments. Totally agree parents should not be posting stuff like this on Facebook. I do have a few problems with the schools way of dealing with a family trip. I am a SAHM but my husband works for the government. He rarely gets vacation time in the summer so what are families supposed to do when the parents don't get summers off like Teachers? Schools must realize that kids might miss a week or 2 for a family trip! Honestly in Elementary school it really shouldn't be that big of an issue. Missing school for no good reason that's a problem. Going on a family trip should not be a problem.
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4 Powerful Home Remedies to Fix Your Sagging Skin
Having wrinkles, fine lines and dropping skin in your 30's makes you look like someone's in 60's. However, it is true that skin loses its elasticity as you age. In addition to ageing, sagging skin is caused by harmful sun rays, excessive smoking and drinking alcohol, obesity, pregnancy, sudden weight loss, dehydration and a poor diet.
Before restoring to expensive surgeries and cosmetics, try it to fix at your home. How? Here we have listed the efficient home remedies for sagging skin:
Egg White:
Egg white is one of the efficient natural ways to fix your saggy skin. This is because it has natural astringent and hydro lipids, a skin tightening agent. Therefore, wearing an egg mask can be beneficial for your sagging skin.
All you need to beat 2 egg whites till you see a foamy texture. Apply it gently over your face and neck, and leave it for 15 minutes. Rinse it off with cold water. Alternatively, you can mix 1 tbsp. of plain yogurt with one egg white. Apply it on your face and let it dry. Wash it off with cool water after 30 minutes. Or you can use honey instead of yogurt. Use any of these remedies twice a week to see an improvement.
Cucumber and Avocado:
A combination of cucumber and avocado is useful for your wrinkled and dropping skin. Whereas cucumber contains anti-ageing properties to tighten and nourish the skin, avocados is rich in moisturising properties. So, it means that the mixture of both is beneficial for your skin.
Just blend chopped cucumber and finely chopped avocado together until you get a thick paste. Apply it over your face and neck and wait for half an hour. Wash it off with cold water. Repeat the process daily to see improvement in your skin elasticity.
Lemon is packed with Vitamin C and boosts collagen production, an essential thing for the skin's elasticity. It also contains astringent which firm the skin and minimises the fine lines. This is why it is powerful home remedy for saggy skin. Apply lemon juice on your face and neck in circular motions. Let it dry and then wash it off with cold water. Use a moisturiser immediately. Repeat the process 2 or 3 times a day.
Aloe Vera:
Aloe Vera is all in one home remedy for skin ageing signs like wrinkles, sagging skin and fine lines. It contains malic acid which retrieves the skin's elasticity. Besides, it is the natural moisturiser for the skin.
- Tale aloe Vera gel and rub it over your face and neck. Wait for 20 minutes or till it dries off. Wash it off with cold water. Repeat the process daily to see improvement.
- Take equal parts of aloe Vera gel, mayonnaise and honey and mix them together. Apply the mixture over your face and neck and rinse it off with cold water after 15 minutes. Repeat the process once a week.
So, these were the efficient home remedies to fix the sagging skin. However, you must do exercises and massage to see better results. Maintain healthy lifestyle and stay away from alcohol, stress, smoking and sun exposure.
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Reflections on the Theatre
Reflections on the Theatre
One day in the winter of last year Jacques Vautrain came and gave me a commission. It was, he said, to set down on paper some of my reflections about the Theatre. As he wanted these to be handed in at the end of May, and as we were then in January, I promised to obey--given such a distant date-line.
But I was not ha fact able to get down to Vautrain's project until June.
Then some months elapsed between the handing in of the manu&script and the arrival of the proofs, and already I had changed my mind about several things and altered various passages. More time elapsed between my sending back the proofs and receiving the printed book.
By then I had changed again . . . but this time it was too late. "I could not spend all my time tinkering with the text."
Where the theatre is concerned, then, time matters. The theatre is the art of the ephemeral, it is in continual flux: indeed the theatre is the symbol of all those successive deaths that we strew day after day by the wayside.
What we are and what we think to-day differs from what we were and what we thought yesterday while giving no inkling of what we shall be and shall think to-morrow.
If there is a place where we "never bathe twice in the same water" (as Heraclitus said) it is certainly in the theatre.
Change is our function, which is why we cannot be blamed for sometimes thinking differently from our elders, and it is also why we shouldn't be distressed if our juniors already think differently from ourselves.
With the theatre it is always "forward march".
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A persistent accumulation of water from leaks or floods in your home can lead to the growth of mould. Various household items such as carpets, books, upholstery as well as walls that were submerged in flood water or otherwise remained wet for a significant length of time are at a high risk of mould infestation.
The growth of mould is a common occurrence everywhere after the events of flooding. The spores of mould can cause serious health hazards. Apart from that, the mould itself can cause long-term damage to your house and furniture.
In this article, we will discuss the various ways in which you can preemptively prevent the growth of mould after flooding so that you do not have to deal with any health hazards or property damage. Without further ado, here is our step by step guide for the thorough prevention of mould growth:
1. Quick extraction of flood water
Prevention of mould growth requires quick action on your part. The longer the water gets to soak through into your belongings, the higher the chances of mould buildup. If the flood water level is low or only a few centimeters high you can quickly sweep it out using a mop. If the flood water level is more than a foot high, you could use either buckets or an electric pump for the quickest and the most effective extraction of flood water.
2. Removal of undamaged articles untouched by water
Mould growth usually occurs within two days of flooding and persistent water accumulation. In order to ensure prevention of further carpet water damage and containment of mould risk, you should relocate all the still dry items in your house to a safe and dry environment.
You should carry out the removal of water and relocation of dry undamaged items within the first day itself. Then start with the next step of cleaning and drying of water damaged items within the following day to ensure the best shot at preventing mould growth.
3. Dehumidification and ventilation
To fasten the process of water extraction from wet items, open all the windows and doors to ensure maximum airflow and ventilation. Along with the removal of floodwater, fighting mould growth also requires you to ensure the extraction of moisture from the surrounding air.
Mould thrives in the humid atmospheres induced by floods. You will have to rent industrial dehumidifiers and fans to dry out the moisture-laden air. These suck the humidity out of the air to ensure quicker drying of wet and flood water affected furniture and upholstery.
4. Decontaminating and drying of affected items
After removing the flood water and dehumidifying the air to ensure quicker drying of wet surfaces, the next step is to decontaminate the house and damaged articles. Thoroughly clean the floor with strong cleaning agents to ensure removal of any contaminants that may linger. You should also replace any ceiling tiles as well as the lower sections of drywall that may exhibit clear signs of water damage.
Walls and ceiling tiles also need to be cleaned so as to not allow mould to grow in cavities and narrow openings. Carpets and upholstery require thorough washing and drying to prevent any chances of mould growth. Rugs that have had their padding damaged or have been wet for a while need to be replaced to prevent further growth and spread of mould to other items.
Carefully abide by the aforementioned instructions and follow the process with a period of vigilant monitoring of affected areas and items to ensure prevention of any mould growth. If you notice persisting mould formation, you should immediately enlist professional assistance for mould remediation.


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Never disappointing, the Stellars released a star-studded lineup of performers set to hit the stage at the 2017 award show.
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This year's performers include Tamela Mann, Shirley Caesar, Jekalyn Carr, Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin, Bizzle, Canton Jones, Da' Truth, JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise, Travis Greene, VaShawn Mitchell, Tasha Cobbs, Doug Williams, Keith "Wonderboy" Johnson and Da Chozen Brothaz.
The 32nd Annual Stellar Awards (the longest running Black award show in television) return to the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on March 25. If you don't make it to Vegas, you can catch it on TV One on Sunday, April 9 at 7 p.m. ET with encores at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET!
If you missed last year's show, check out these highlights below:
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If all this fails, yes, we will have to give up and your order will be forfeited
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