tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post7304587296834538448..comments2024-03-29T08:56:31.587-04:00Comments on soscrappy: ScrapHappy Saturday - Stil Augustscraphappyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472985095648633397noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-83213129314892808912020-08-19T22:50:03.751-04:002020-08-19T22:50:03.751-04:00Thanks for being brave to start the new school yea...Thanks for being brave to start the new school year. Stay safe. This pandemic is surreal and I would not have believe it if you told me this would be happening in January. Hopefully we can look back on it and say we did the best that we could have♥susan qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09890771094843223985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-41005737045487872752020-08-18T11:20:01.437-04:002020-08-18T11:20:01.437-04:00Wow - what a surreal experience! I am sure you are...Wow - what a surreal experience! I am sure you are up for it, but heck - I wish it wasn't something that was happening!! I will send you long distance Hugs!!!!Alycia~Quiltygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283575876006453806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-15742867626843011622020-08-17T12:46:44.109-04:002020-08-17T12:46:44.109-04:00Breathe, Angela. It truly helps in stressful situa...Breathe, Angela. It truly helps in stressful situations. Breathe, pray, repeat. And definitely keep washing your hands ... often.Susie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01983123679473675732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-64664431163165363832020-08-16T16:20:23.135-04:002020-08-16T16:20:23.135-04:00You summed up the problems with schools and teachi...You summed up the problems with schools and teaching perfectly. Thank you for continuing to teach in spite of all the unknowns and craziness. Stay healthy!Corrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18079166369675219383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-69252820811798842202020-08-16T12:09:59.480-04:002020-08-16T12:09:59.480-04:00This sounds like a nightmare situation and I am so...This sounds like a nightmare situation and I am so sorry you and all the teachers have been placed in this untenable situation. We will be dealing with it here next week. Teacher training all this week.<br /><br />You are in my thoughts and prayers.Rochelle aka Bella Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493294172036878044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-80922619889430270482020-08-16T11:07:06.005-04:002020-08-16T11:07:06.005-04:00So sorry to here about your situation. I just don’...So sorry to here about your situation. I just don’t get why teachers are expected to teach in a cesspool of deadly germs! Praying for your safety! My District, the teachers are ordered back to the classroom to teach the kids. All kids (elementary level) are staying home. That decision was just made this past week. Teachers are not given much time to take care of their own families or learn the quiltingbydawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15326272946682068450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-52580660060640540322020-08-16T09:14:32.366-04:002020-08-16T09:14:32.366-04:00I didn't realize Florida's governor had re...I didn't realize Florida's governor had really upped the ante on school openings until I heard about it on The Daily (NYT podcast). Sending virtual hugs and moral support - hang in there!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09365095115416468818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-70879919168440878342020-08-16T08:30:13.909-04:002020-08-16T08:30:13.909-04:00It's a very stressful situation. I don't k...It's a very stressful situation. I don't know if you are taking anything for immune boosting but I thought I'd share this. EVMS has developed one of the most successful covid treatment protocols that's being used in hospitals around the world. They also developed a prophylactic program that you can use. Google EVMS MATH+ peotocol if you want to see it. Vicki Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06929340703066037054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-41765000822683429922020-08-16T07:43:23.273-04:002020-08-16T07:43:23.273-04:00This sounds like a terrible situation. And very, ...This sounds like a terrible situation. And very, very scary. I hope the people you've been in contact with are negative and that you are, too. Thinking of you.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-59752135753806561082020-08-15T17:10:40.379-04:002020-08-15T17:10:40.379-04:00There are and never will be any winners when it co...There are and never will be any winners when it comes to schools and Covid. It boggles the mind to think so many people don't respect the science or don't seem to care. All I can do is send you virtual hugs and pray you stay safe. I'm glad I'm retired and can stay home as long as necessary.<br />Pat MissPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807348837446241284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-67876752232258291612020-08-15T16:24:33.805-04:002020-08-15T16:24:33.805-04:00I'm so sorry to read of your concerns. School...I'm so sorry to read of your concerns. Schools seem to be right in the firing line these days, students and teachers both. What is the solution except keep all the students at home, perhaps? Thinking of you and fingers crossed you, your family and your fellow teachers and students get through this crisis untouched. Such a worry to everyone.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596754983215564299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-35660073206910911272020-08-15T15:24:34.038-04:002020-08-15T15:24:34.038-04:00Best wishes in your new school year. Best wishes in your new school year. The Quiltwhinnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02091699638550465527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-44556015837446010032020-08-15T12:13:51.654-04:002020-08-15T12:13:51.654-04:00I hope that you prove to be safe. I'm in home...I hope that you prove to be safe. I'm in home health care, and we are essential, too. Thank goodness I only have one client, so neither of us is very exposed. He's much more likely to get sick from his wife or daughter (both work in health care at large facilities). Cheryl's Teapots2Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005480747596617459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-68921090741128652812020-08-15T12:10:39.197-04:002020-08-15T12:10:39.197-04:00I've mentioned your synchronous teaching conun...I've mentioned your synchronous teaching conundrum to several of my friends here and they all think it is the most ridiculous method of teaching they've ever heard about. I am SO SO SO sorry you are already at high risk from being at school with the other teachers. And you are right about no easy answers but honestly, what you're having to do is so beyond your job description and Quiltdivajuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15593385265961892847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-83516347043005549202020-08-15T12:02:39.858-04:002020-08-15T12:02:39.858-04:00This absolutely crazy!! I totally agree with Cathy...This absolutely crazy!! I totally agree with Cathy and second her opinion--people who do not believe Covid is catchy or still out there and dangerous are FOOLS!!!!! <br />I am so sorry --and here you have been super careful I am sure...I tell you, some people never think of others...just their selfish selves...<br />I hope and pray you will be ok..hugs from far away JulieroseJulierosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079686021190332890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-60203781386915299132020-08-15T11:55:07.586-04:002020-08-15T11:55:07.586-04:00I will send prayers for your situation:)I will send prayers for your situation:)maggie fellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00742453369089261080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-40058689733210952572020-08-15T10:53:42.453-04:002020-08-15T10:53:42.453-04:00Well, you can tell I have been away too long for d...Well, you can tell I have been away too long for doing Mr Linky! Sorry - cannot delete the dup! Have a great day and stay as safe as you can! HugsChopin - A Passionate Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01070576868549479492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-88670913880849258882020-08-15T10:27:43.499-04:002020-08-15T10:27:43.499-04:00OMG, Angela, my heart goes out to you and all the ...OMG, Angela, my heart goes out to you and all the teachers. What you are being asked to do is a form of cruel and unusual punishment. Politicians who think that ignoring the virus are dangerous, stupid and naive. There, I said it! I hope the voters remember that come November. But in the meantime, you and so many other good people are put in harm’s way. I know you’re staying as safe as possible Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05765115495938525371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-67202468480049661742020-08-15T10:22:28.824-04:002020-08-15T10:22:28.824-04:00I am so sorry that you are in this position. You...I am so sorry that you are in this position. Your classroom is about three times the size of the one I left 5 years ago. Glad to see that you are covering yourself up. This is such a difficult time. Good luckDonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06716928393682990861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-18935357449391275562020-08-15T10:09:00.923-04:002020-08-15T10:09:00.923-04:00I’m so sorry Angela! You are in the worst situatio...I’m so sorry Angela! You are in the worst situation. I know all teachers are doing the best they can currently. Our granddaughter, a Florida resident as of March 1, has decided to have her 1st grader at home using k-12 online! I know he would benefit from interaction with other kids...but is it worth it?<br />I just support every parent’s decision because there is no right answer, no perfect grammajudybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562284172505849145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-2886632704470898692020-08-15T09:57:37.762-04:002020-08-15T09:57:37.762-04:00We refer to the cautionary tale of Israel in May… ...We refer to the cautionary tale of Israel in May… they had Covid completely under control in May with 10 cases in the country. Then they reopened the schools with all the safety rules in place (masks for grade 4 and up, distancing, open windows, hand washing etc)and in June they had 22,000 teachers and students in quarantine, and 2,000 of them had covid!<br />I’m so so sorry you are in this scaryQuilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-30725488106481960452020-08-15T09:52:19.846-04:002020-08-15T09:52:19.846-04:00this is unbelievable... just too crazy to understa...this is unbelievable... just too crazy to understand how we weren't told/encouraged/mandated to take safety precautions from the start so we could avoid this. Hardly anyone wears masks here, and treats us badly for wearing them. Aerosols from breath transmit it, and with all the talking in schools... well... you know. What you wrote is so important and well written, thank you for telling the LA Paylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553491768819243802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-12422835932697214812020-08-15T09:40:38.380-04:002020-08-15T09:40:38.380-04:00I am so sorry things are so tough for you and for ...I am so sorry things are so tough for you and for all teachers. I was a Library Media Specialist, and in my district I was also handling computer problems. You're right, there's no way to do that from a distance, and there are/were so many teachers with anxiety about technology use that just needed a helping hand and a sympathetic ear (and an occasional hug!). I can't see how this Sylvia@Treadlestitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17496668822368513722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-565551871057517432020-08-15T09:35:17.398-04:002020-08-15T09:35:17.398-04:00Oh, Angela. . .what a nightmare. I'm so sorry ...Oh, Angela. . .what a nightmare. I'm so sorry this is happening to you. I hope you and your students all come out of this okay. I completely understand the stress and the not sleeping. At least you are well protected. We'll all be thinking about you and praying for you through this whole thing. Take care.Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08195401144486416881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143452821962929299.post-55900644576411916532020-08-15T09:15:53.533-04:002020-08-15T09:15:53.533-04:00Angela, I'm so sorry that you are in a positio...Angela, I'm so sorry that you are in a position that requires you to put yourself in harm's way. I can't imagine living with the stress you currently have to deal with. Sending quilty hugs!!The Joyful Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706614750500929214noreply@blogger.com