Jan 21
pussnboots commented on More Seattle Schools Join Boycott of MAP Test.
@12
I am glad we are on the same page now. I didn't mean to insult you. My oldest is in Aviation high, it is one of two PUBLIC charter schools ran in Washington state. They focus mostly on math and science. No sports teams are permitted (they are bussed to the local high schools for sports) they need the focus on the robotics and olympiad teams.
Garfield is a magnet for artists; paint, jazz, drama, and mostly writing. All of these are important.
As a taxpayer watching SPS swindle so much money... grit teeth. This is defenitley a stand that is worth taking. I wonder if Garfield should think about repositioning themselves as a PUBLIC charter. They of course need a charter stating there intentions. But I am worried that it would eliminate the AP program. In fact, possibly the jazz program. Does anyone know more about this?
I am glad we are on the same page now. I didn't mean to insult you. My oldest is in Aviation high, it is one of two PUBLIC charter schools ran in Washington state. They focus mostly on math and science. No sports teams are permitted (they are bussed to the local high schools for sports) they need the focus on the robotics and olympiad teams.
Garfield is a magnet for artists; paint, jazz, drama, and mostly writing. All of these are important.
As a taxpayer watching SPS swindle so much money... grit teeth. This is defenitley a stand that is worth taking. I wonder if Garfield should think about repositioning themselves as a PUBLIC charter. They of course need a charter stating there intentions. But I am worried that it would eliminate the AP program. In fact, possibly the jazz program. Does anyone know more about this?
Jan 21
pussnboots commented on More Seattle Schools Join Boycott of MAP Test.
@6
I agree. There were only two of us that volunteered regularly. neither of us were on the PTA. none of the pta members actually volunteered except for events. both sets of our children are grown and in high school now. I still volunteer when they call and ask. last time they almost cancelled a field tripsure to lack of chaperones.
It still must upset you when you hear other parents complain about the schools, knowing they never even show up for open house.
What the garfield teachers are doing is awesome. They are more then stepping up. we should as well. no matter if we have children or they are grown.
I agree. There were only two of us that volunteered regularly. neither of us were on the PTA. none of the pta members actually volunteered except for events. both sets of our children are grown and in high school now. I still volunteer when they call and ask. last time they almost cancelled a field tripsure to lack of chaperones.
It still must upset you when you hear other parents complain about the schools, knowing they never even show up for open house.
What the garfield teachers are doing is awesome. They are more then stepping up. we should as well. no matter if we have children or they are grown.
Jan 21
pussnboots commented on Schools, National Educators Support Garfield High MAP Standardize Test Boycott.
@4
do you volunteer? no matter your work schedule, income, or number of children; no one has any right to bitch unless they are part of the solution, not the problem-parents more so. it isn't a baby sitting service. take the hour that you spend surfing on the net and volunteer at your local school. just making photocopies helps a teacher spend another hour helping one student that needs that one on one time.
Yeah garfield teachers!! garfield has some of the most remarkable programsin the nation. I sincerely hope they don't loose their federal funding for these programs. that, unfortunately, is a backlash of W's no child let ahead garbage.
do you volunteer? no matter your work schedule, income, or number of children; no one has any right to bitch unless they are part of the solution, not the problem-parents more so. it isn't a baby sitting service. take the hour that you spend surfing on the net and volunteer at your local school. just making photocopies helps a teacher spend another hour helping one student that needs that one on one time.
Yeah garfield teachers!! garfield has some of the most remarkable programsin the nation. I sincerely hope they don't loose their federal funding for these programs. that, unfortunately, is a backlash of W's no child let ahead garbage.
Dec 18, 2012
pussnboots commented on Dipshit Domino's Founder Sues to Block Employees From Accessing Birth Control.
How better to preserve the status quo then to insure your subjects continue to spawn and become even more dependent on your minimum wage salaries.
@5, when you make minimum wages, a co-pay means a lot. When you have to decide whether to buy enough groceries or pay the electric bill, where do you think co-pays end up as priority?
Of course these same corporations have been depending on the government subsidy of medicaid for paying poverty level wages for years...
@5, when you make minimum wages, a co-pay means a lot. When you have to decide whether to buy enough groceries or pay the electric bill, where do you think co-pays end up as priority?
Of course these same corporations have been depending on the government subsidy of medicaid for paying poverty level wages for years...
Dec 14, 2012
pussnboots commented on The Morning News.
Is it just me or does the cat masseuse brings up memories of that episode in South Park when the boys start wanking off dogs?
Dec 14, 2012
pussnboots commented on Shooting Reported at Connecticut Elementary School.
How much do you think the media plays in this? Another horror played out on the 5'o clock news. It is seriously fucked when someone is hell bent, have to go down in a blaze of glory, and take everyone with him. The macho worship of gun ownership is part of the cause. The desire and expectation of infamy has just as much do do with these mass shootings. One could contaminate a hole neighborhoods drinking supply to maim and kill just as effectively- but no one would see your glorious rage
Dec 11, 2012
pussnboots commented on Mass Shooting at Portland Mall—At Least Two People Dead.
Is it just me but everyone of the random gun rampages are carried out by males?
Granted, most murder suicides involving children involve their mothers. However the victims are known.
It always seems to be an argument over banning firearms. Everyone agrees that mental illness is a major factor. But why do males seem to think it is necessary to take as many others with them in a blaze of suicidal glory? The argument over the right to bare arms always seems to shut down any further conversation.
Granted, most murder suicides involving children involve their mothers. However the victims are known.
It always seems to be an argument over banning firearms. Everyone agrees that mental illness is a major factor. But why do males seem to think it is necessary to take as many others with them in a blaze of suicidal glory? The argument over the right to bare arms always seems to shut down any further conversation.
Dec 7, 2012
pussnboots commented on Amazon.com Dodges $700 Million in Taxes in an Overseas Tax Haven.
Amazon, the online Walmart.
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My current school district does not allow children to flunk in elementary. They call in CPS for attendance; but they still don't flunk them. How can maps mean anything with these policies?
Think of it as a teacher issue. What the SPS wastes in this issue matters nothing. What matters is the time teachers spend with thier students. It isn't just pathetic, it is wrong..
Thank you Garfield teachers.