Teacher of 7th graders, colleague of rockstars who have taught 40+ years, 2021 Teacher of the Year, avid reader, & aunt. $JodiGlide
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I’m a teacher in a low income district in Missouri. Many of our students are food insecure. We send them home with food bags. We expect to have more students in need and we are low on food. Please help & RP. amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF… #clearthelist #hunger #Thanksgiving
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This is why I keep hygiene supplies in my classroom for students. Pads, tampons, bandages, etc. They know where they are & can get them w/out question. Thankfully, people are kind enough to buy stuff off my Amazon wishlist so I can do this. The kids in other rooms access it too.
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This cat has been trying to adopt me. Told her on Thursday I would feed her but she wasn’t getting in the house. Heard a thunk on window this morning & she’s there with 5 kittens! She needed my help to feed her kids. They’re cute; this is such a mess! 🤦🏼♀️ #CatsofTwittter #caturday
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My students want to read current books and get excited if I tell them a book is “banned”. Help us get some banned books and graphic novels for our class library. Please RT! amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF… #clearthelist @Lesdoggg @LouDPhillips @neilhimself
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The topic needs to be discussed & is appropriate. I taught reproduction a couple of weeks ago; the students had good questions. I also keep hygiene products in my class that they can access without limits. Thankfully, people buy stuff off my Amazon wishlist so I can do it.
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This is why I keep a hygiene cabinet in my classroom. The students know they can access it at anytime without question. Period poverty is also a real thing. I’m fortunate that people are willing to buy things off my @amazon wishlist so I can do this.
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I do & I keep a hygiene cabinet in my room with products in it that they can access anytime. Period poverty is a real thing & I teach in a high poverty school. They know they can take products home if they need to. I’m grateful that people get things off my wishlist for this.
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It is appropriate. I keep tampons and pads in my class for students. They can access them without question or limits. I work in a high poverty district and period poverty is a real thing. Thankfully, people are kind enough to buy stuff off my Amazon wishlist so I can do this.
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No, they aren’t. This is why I keep tampons, pads, etc. in my classroom. The students know they can get what they need without questions or limits. Thankfully, people buy stuff off my Amazon wishlist so I can do it. We discussed reproduction a couple weeks ago as a whole class.
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It doesn’t work on my doors (I have 2) because of the way my room is designed. I’ve added fire extinguishers & baseball bats to my classroom wishlist to help defend my students if the need arises. I hate even having to think about it; kids shouldn’t have to deal with this.
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Because young girls really want to have their period when they are in school. 🤦🏼♀️ And in the case of many of my students, they can’t afford hygiene products, so I maintain a hygiene cabinet with supplies. Thankfully, people get stuff off my wishlist so I can do this.
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We don’t have a nurse a lot of the time. I keep a hygiene cabinet in my room that the students can access at anytime, no questions asked. They get what they need and are able to come back to class sooner. I’m thankful people get stuff off my wishlist so I can do this.
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Started the morning with with sad students losing family members due to #COVID19 and not being fully recovered from it themselves. School lunch wasn’t great again so the snack supply took another hit. And the clock died. Please help #clearthelist. amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF…
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Wow. I teach 12-14 year olds. Yes, they can use tampons! I stock them in the hygiene cabinet. The students know they can access the cabinet at anytime and get what they need, no questions asked. Thankfully, people get stuff off my Amazon wishlist so I can do this.
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This kitten is photogenic and I think he knows it! Who would think that an old, cold piece of wood could be so fun? Apparently this little guy. He’s also very flufflylicious! #cats #CatsofTwittter #kittens
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To illustrate how bad COVID is in southwest Missouri, consider this. The two biggest competitors in health care there are working together and cheering for each other. Cox’s @SDECoxHealth and Mercy’s @CAOMercySGF. That’s leadership in the face of adversity. #CovidIsNotOver
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Exactly the reason I keep a hygiene cabinet in my classroom that students can access at anytime without question. Period poverty is a real thing. I’m fortunate that people are kind enough to get things off my wishlist so I can do this.
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We discussed Ukraine for an hour yesterday. The kids had good questions. Was it on the lesson plan? No. Was it worth the time? Yes. Would I do it again? Yes. Their questions were so good that I added resources to my Amazon wishlist to enhance our discussions. Hope we get them.
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2nd fluff nugget sighting today. I’m getting very attached to these 2 already. It’s going to be hard to give them up. They’re very photogenic! #cats #CatsofTwittter #kittens
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We start out with an all-district back to school breakfast. Everyone who works for the school in any capacity is there. The conversation starts flowing naturally & there are door prizes donated by local businesses. We also get matching shirts that everyone wears. Got mine today.
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So sad. I maintain a hygiene cabinet that students can access at anytime to get what they need, no questions asked. I keep everything from tampons to Bobby pins in it. Maslow before Bloom. I’m just lucky that people are kind enough to get things off my wishlist so I can do this.
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Today a student told me that his father died this summer & they’re picking up his ashes tomorrow. His mother had a stroke recently. He didn’t have any socks. I gave him socks & food to take home. He got excited about cereal. Please help & RP. amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF… #clearthelist
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Most of my students are from low-income households. They absolutely depend on their free breakfast and lunch. I’d be heartbroken if they couldn’t eat. A hungry kid can’t focus on learning.
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Exactly why I do it. I work in a high poverty school. Many of the students can’t afford them. Period poverty is a real thing. They also know they can take items home if they need them. I don’t limit them or ask questions. Sent a box with a student this week who didn’t have any.
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A radio station here switched to a “legends” station a while back. I was expecting “old” stuff. They’re playing things that were popular when I was in high school! I had to set aside my outrage because the songs were good and I wanted to sing along. 🤷♀️
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Our students receive free breakfast & lunch. The issue is if they come in too late for breakfast. I refuse to deny a hungry kid food; I have snacks in my room for that purpose. They’re needed so frequently that I’ve had to put them on my Amazon wishlist because the cost adds up.
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I don’t even hide them. The #bannedbooks have their own special shelf in my classroom library and it’s labeled. It’s the most popular shelf. Would love to have a whole bookcase full of them!
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First fluff nugget sighting of the day. She enjoyed the food I gave her. She’s precious! So happy a couple of my friends want to have her join their family. Didn’t know a few days ago that I’d become a kitten mom/human, but here I am and it’s fun. #CatsofTwittter #cats #kittens
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Meet my #AbbottElementary equivalent of Ms. Howard. My Fab 5 have all taught 40+ years! Their supply needs are on my list. Help me help them. amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF… #clearthelist #GOAT #school #teachertwitter #masters #teacher
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My class wants to meet the sunflower seed lady. They’ve decided Ukrainians are hard core. They ask great questions every day about what’s going on.
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On behalf of teachers who are always telling their female students, “You can do anything you set your mind to” and “Women’s sports matter too,” thank you for advocating for them and continually showing your support. You’ve made an impact these two weeks that goes beyond finances.
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The students love #bannedbooks and @neilhimself’s work. We only have a few of his books & I want them to keep reading! Please help us #clearthelist. All students deserve the opportunity to read books that interest them. amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF… @Lesdoggg @BrentTerhune @VonWolf9
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Unreal. Makes me even happier that I’m trying to add more “banned books” to my collection in my classroom for my students to read. The students love them and have great discussions over them so that’s why I have more of them on my classroom wishlist.
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@bader_diedrich My students ❤️ #bannedbooks and graphic novels so I want to add more to our classroom library. Also need supplies for our hygiene cabinet that they can all access. Could you RT? amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF…
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Calling all literacy lovers! My students love @neilhimself Sandman and want to read more! #Bannedbooks are their favorite. We also need wipes for our technology to keep safe from #COVID19. Please help #clearthelist. amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF… @Lesdoggg
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Exactly what I was saying earlier today when I shared my COVID educator story. We do it for the kids.
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A big thank you to our classroom fairy godmother @RedRosesForAme1! Paper goes so quickly. This will all be put to good use. I appreciate your kindness so much! #clearthelist
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One of my 7th graders asked me for sugar one day. You know when a teenager is asking for basic groceries the situation is bad. That’s a reason I keep snacks in my classroom. I absolutely refuse to deny a hungry kid food so that’s why I have snacks on my Amazon wishlist.
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Got my first @DonorsChoose 🚀 today! Excited to get our items and put them to use. I’m so grateful to everyone who contributed and shared my project! #DonorsChoose
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I took 2 days this week to go see my dad & stepmom. He’s in poor health & we live over 10 hours apart. A colleague reminded me those 2 days will mean more to me someday than if my lesson plans aren’t followed because I can fix that issue, but I can’t get time back with my dad.
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Started day w/ student telling me her brother was shot & killed this weekend. This semester she has watched her grandma die of COVID, aunt die from a shooting & now her brother. She came to school today because she’s safe with us. 1/2
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“With conditions,” you have perfectly described every cat and their owner’s relationship. 😃 They just allow us to live in their house rent free. Everything is theirs; we just get to use it occasionally.
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I need to know who sunk the boat. Was it Laird? That guy is always getting into something.
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I teach in an alternative school & taught my kids about a firm handshake, greeting, looking someone in the eye, tieing a tie, etc. The superintendent walked in one day & the kids stood up, introduced themselves, & shook hands w/ him. Now they want to greet everyone & wear ties.
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My family was visiting & wanted to go out to dinner. Waiting to be seated, a student who worked there walked up, yelled my name & we proceeded to shake hands with the special handshake he had invented for us. He left & my dad said, “Who was that?” I said, “Welcome to my life.”
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We’ve been talking about this in my class. I want to teach this novel with my students but we don’t have a class set yet. It’s important for the students to understand what has happened so we don’t repeat mistakes.
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Who is who? I absolutely must know which one is Laird! I adore him, and I’ve never even met him. 😊
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Who donated blood and did something bad happen? Was it Laird? Something’s always happening to him.
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It has been such a hard week for my class. #COVID19 has taken so much from them and they have so little to begin with. I don’t know who this came from, but whoever you are, I hope you see this and know what a huge difference you are making! Thank you! #clearthelist
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Flying Southwest and lead flight attendant announces to everyone, “Just keep your mask on. I don’t want to have to get onto you and wind up on YouTube. It’s the little things that get you through.” Got laughter and people kept their masks on so mission accomplished!
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🍎 I’m Jodi
📚7th grade teacher all subjects
✏️ 23rd year
🖊️Southeast Missouri
✂️Equity focus school
🏫 hit by an EF-3🌪️ (We lost a roof, windows, lots of trees & more). Please help & RP. amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF… #clearhthelist
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@CoreyRForrester Loved your analysis of Huck Finn! My students adore #bannedbooks. I’m trying to get more of them for our classroom library. Could you help #clearthelist with a RT? amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF…
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@DevinCow Could you RP? Our school was hit by an EF-3 tornado. We are trying to replace damaged items. amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF… #clearthelist #tornado
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That sounds fabulous! I need supplies and snacks for my 7th grade kiddos. A hungry 7th grader gets grumpy fast. Need to keep them on track. #clearthelist amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF…
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I’ve got bad news for them. My 7th graders discuss current events every day. They come in loaded with questions & the conversation is off & running. None of them have mentioned the convoy. They’ve brought up Ukraine, Russia, American politics & the Queen having COVID. No convoy.
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Being a kitten mom is new to me. I have one full-grown cat & teach 7th graders. The 7th graders need supplies. The kittens seem to be happy with the food I gave them. Any help for the 7th graders is appreciated! Please RT! amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF… #clearthelist #cats #kittens
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The class and I got into a discussion about the 19th amendment today. They were upset about women not having the right to vote sooner. They know the worth of women and want to make gifts for Mother’s Day. Could you RP? donorschoose.org/project/mak… @DevinCow #donorschoose
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I think one of my 13 year old students summed it up quite well today. Look at what she wrote. We discussed Ukraine for an hour in class today. A room full of 13-14 year olds had great questions. Added resources to my Amazon wishlist right then so we can continue it.
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As a teacher, I’m just grateful when kids want to read. I have a shelf of banned books too because when I tell kids a book is banned, they become interested in reading. That’s why I’m always trying to add to my collection to find something to engage everyone.
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Our school was hit by an EF-3 tornado on May 26th. We are trying to replace damaged items in many classrooms. Any help is appreciated! amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF… #clearthelist
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I hid 50 tiny ducks in my dad and stepmom’s living room for them to find today. He’s 77 and she’s 80. You’re never too old to celebrate.
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So much to be taken from this! One day of my students said she wasn’t beautiful because her skin was darker than other girls. She is gorgeous and I told her so! I try to build her and all my other students’ self-esteem up, but fighting against years of put-downs is difficult.
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Looks like the momma cat practices Self-Care Sundays. She turned up on my patio around 6:00 a.m. this morning without her kids. She needs to bring them back. I have several friends who want the kittens and I know they would be in good homes. #CatsofTwittter #cats #SelfCare
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The last 3 came to visit tonight. They were hungry! Momma joined them for dinner. They are a little more timid than their brother and sister. #cats #CatsofTwittter #kittens
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Canned goods and wasp spray. Throw the canned goods and spray the intruder in the face with the wasp spray. We were also told we should consider having baseball bats and fire extinguishers.
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This was a good reminder to me that I needed to add feminine hygiene products to my class wishlist. I never want a student to be embarrassed so I maintain a “hygiene cabinet” that they can access without questions. The supply is low.
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A student cried first thing this morning because she is grieving her grandma who died of #COVID19. The school lunch wasn’t great so the kids hit the snack supply hard. I ran out of working calculators today. Please help #clearthelist amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF…
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I keep this in my room. It has pads, tampons, hair ties, band-aids, etc. in it. Many of my students can’t afford those items. They all know they can get into it without asking and no limits are placed on amounts. Thankfully, people are kind enough to donate items to stock it.
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There were no notes so I don’t know who thank. I am so grateful to whoever sent these items! They will be put to good use in our classroom.
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I’ve been in education 20 years. I work in a high poverty district. I tell my students, “I don’t care what you read. I just want you to read!” Their favorite books are the #bannedbooks. That’s why I have them on my class wishlist. The kids love them and want more.
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It was an amazing day of school and my #DonorsChoose project just finished funding! Thank you so much to everyone who helped make this project possible. The students are going to be thrilled when I tell them tomorrow!
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One of the fluff nuggets is now with her amazing forever family! They have five kids and their youngest has named her Unicorn Rainbow. I know she is going to be well-cared for and spoiled rotten! #cats #CatsofTwittter #kittens
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Took inventory of the hygiene cabinet. We need some more items. Students can take what they need without question. Period poverty is a real concern. Please RT. amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF… #clearthelist @acweyand
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I don’t keep count in my room. I also maintain a hygiene cabinet that the students can access at anytime and get what they need, no questions asked. Thankfully, people are kind enough to get things off my wishlist so I can do this. To me it’s a health and respect issue.
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@neilhimself My 7th graders need supplies and snacks. 7th graders can get grumpy fast when they are hungry. I am also trying to help a colleague get books for her students. Any help or a R/T is greatly appreciated! #clearthelist amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF…
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I taught circumference and area a couple days ago. Not sure where CRT figured in but we can talk about about how I have kids ask me for groceries because they’re out at home, neighborhood shootings, impacts of COVID, etc.
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There was no note so I don’t know who to thank. I hope the person sees this. The students love Goldfish crackers and will be so excited to get these as a snack. #clearthelist
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I work this rockstar who has taught 50+ years. (She wasnt sure if this is year 53 or 54; she has to count it up). She keeps coming back every year with the enthusiasm of a first year teacher!
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@DevinCow Our school suffered major damage from an EF-3 tornado on Sunday. We lost part of our roof, the grounds are wrecked & other damage. We also lost one entire building in the district. We are working on cleanup. Could you RP? amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF… #clearthelist
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My mom hosts a huge family potluck once a year…around 50 people in attendance. I convinced her that takeout boxes were the way to go. Bought a huge bag at Sam’s Club. Everyone gets to take leftovers home and there’s no more stressing about getting the legit Tupperware back. 😊
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Love this! I have a #bannedbook section in my classroom library. The kids love to read them; they feel like they’re getting away with something. Wish I had more, so that’s why they’re on my class wishlist, including Maus.
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The list for anyone interested in seeing it. amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF…
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What home improvement projects is Laird considering? I’m concerned about the impact this may have on his attendance. He can’t afford to be late anymore. 😊
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Yes! I need to soak in Barbara’s no nonsense attitude just like I do these five. I call them my Abbott Elementary 5. They’ve all taught 40+ years! The episode about the wishlist could’ve been written about them. I have their stuff on my list. Got to take care of my heroines!
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That’s why I keep both items. They can use what they’re comfortable with. We also covered reproduction in class last week. Had a whole class discussion. Some wrote me notes that they had other questions they wanted to ask without men around. So I divided the class & did that too.
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A student got excited over a can of pork and beans that was included in the food bags we send home with hose in need. They considered it a luxury. We’ve run out of them already. Help us get more. amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF… #clearthelist #hunger
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Period poverty is a real thing too. I keep a hygiene cabinet in my clsssroom that the students can access at anytime without question. I’m able to do it because people are kind enough to buy them off my wishlist. I don’t want a student to have to stress about this.
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Thanks for the chance. Congrats to the winner. This is my cat, just to give you a smile. $JodiGlide
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Sorry, Chunk. Looks like your badonkadonk can't quite compete with Grazer. My class and I voted for you, buddy! They're still grateful to you because we're going to have a wing party to celebrate The Fat Bear Week champ. They prefer wings to salmon, so we'll leave that for you.
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My students are the best! This one had class in his front yard w/ me when he couldn’t come to school due to #COVID19 in the home. That’s dedication! Need #bannedbooks and more. We are a high poverty school. Please RT to help #clearthelist. amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF… @LouDPhillips
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All of my students receive free breakfast & lunch. The issue is if they come in too late for breakfast & lunch is a ways off. I keep snacks in the room because I refuse to let a kid go hungry. Thankfully, people are kind enough to get stuff off my Amazon wishlist so I can do it.
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On a mission to get more “banned books” and graphic novels for my classroom library! Students ❤️ both of them! Please help and RT! amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF… #clearthelist #bannedbooks #ReadingforPleasure #students
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A student cried first thing this morning because she is grieving her grandma who died of #COVID19. The school lunch wasn’t great so the kids hit the snack supply hard. I ran out of working calculators today. Please help #clearthelist amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WF…
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She seems so happy. The Cat Distribution System knew what it was doing when it brought Dandy to you. 😊
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One of the best feelings in the world...when your dissertation committee calls you back in the room after your defense, congratulates you, and calls you by your new title. Thank you to everyone who supported me during this journey! #Cohort10
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