Thursday and Friday
@GardenGerty (160940)
United States
March 26, 2020 7:23am CST
We are working at the school part days today and tomorrow.
We will also be subject to be called in. Even if we find other work, until our contracts are up this has to be our priority because we are getting paid for our time even when at home.
There is not a lot to do. I miss my kiddos that I work with, but they are better off safe at home.
Actually we have done some preparation for study units that will be used next school year. The teacher had printed them off and laminated them before Spring Break. We might as well do the prep work and have it all ready.
My other teacher, John, had surgery right before break. He had compressed discs in his neck. He is not able to come back yet. My teacher HC is going to have to prepare his learning packets and study plans, so that is why we are helping today as well.
I will be paid whether I go in or not, but I will go and help. Then I will know more what to expect next year. I will not be out of the loop.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
26 Mar 20
If I'm not mistaken, Kansas was the first to just outright cancel schools for the rest of the year, atleast going to schools. It's going to be tough for everyone as parents have to become teachers while balancing their own responsibilities.
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@GardenGerty (160940)
• United States
27 Mar 20
I did not think we were first, but on the other hand, I did not think about it much.The teachers will meet online with them day to day and will make it work. Some will do it better than others. I think they will be grateful for some structure to their day.
@GardenGerty (160940)
• United States
28 Mar 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum Some people "get it". I do as much as I can to keep hubby out of stores etc. He is older than me and more fragile. Of course he reminded me I am also considered vulnerable.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
27 Mar 20
@GardenGerty I know it's going to be difficult for everyone involved. I've seen some pictures of how some of the college type lectures are being handled. There is one professor who had a doll sitting in the classroom because he didn't want to lecture to an empty room.
Underneath that photo was the caption "He is the reason I am social distancing." It brought tears to my eyes because the man is clearly older, and atleast that student understood the reasoning for it.
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@GardenGerty (160940)
• United States
28 Mar 20
@LadyDuck I hope these measures are effective.
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@GardenGerty (160940)
• United States
27 Mar 20
Do you know how long that will last? It is good to have things you like to do at home.
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@LadyDuck (472091)
• Switzerland
27 Mar 20
@GardenGerty The lockdown is until April 19, the momentary ban to seniors to go out shopping until Monday.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50528)
• United States
27 Mar 20
My sister is a teacher and they are not sure if they’ll go back this year or not.
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@GardenGerty (160940)
• United States
27 Mar 20
Our shut down is to go to May 31, so unless the governor lifts that order, we will not.
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@GardenGerty (160940)
• United States
28 Mar 20
@Tampa_girl7 Our principal seems to think things may change. . . I doubt it.
@Tampa_girl7 (50528)
• United States
27 Mar 20
@GardenGerty ours starts back April 20 unless they change it.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
26 Mar 20
I'm glad I looked at this post because I've of your words reminded me of something I wanted to do and that is get a protector sheet to put our work papers into in case were stopped going to it from work. Our state went into lockdown on Monday this week. The word you used was laminated.
Some places here told their workers they would be paid whether they worked out not so many decided on the free ride. One place was the Starbucks near my job. One person still wanted to work but there weren't enough so they closed instead.
All the schools, bars, and restaurants closed last week. Only places with drive thru it carry outs can have workers.
Have fun getting things ready for the next school year.
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@GardenGerty (160940)
• United States
27 Mar 20
I am going to have fun being at home even more. I have sanitized and wiped down and sprayed til I am crazy from the fumes. Glad my post was helpful.
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@GardenGerty (160940)
• United States
27 Mar 20
Yes, the 184 mandatory contact days requirement has been waived. We are able to keep our distances.
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@GardenGerty (160940)
• United States
27 Mar 20
Yes, the money has already been budgeted.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
26 Mar 20
Our schools are closed until further notice. The state is now on lockdown and we are only supposed to venture out for necessities. I don't have a problem with that. Wish others would take it seriously.
My brother is the janitor at one of our elementary schools. He still has to go into work.
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@GardenGerty (160940)
• United States
27 Mar 20
The janitors are important front line defense. I hope that we will get all of our air ducts cleaned.
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@GardenGerty (160940)
• United States
27 Mar 20
I would have plenty to do at home. I think most people are glad to help do our best to provide for the kids.
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@BarBaraPrz (47662)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
26 Mar 20
What protective measures will you persoanlly be taking?
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@GardenGerty (160940)
• United States
27 Mar 20
At school? Just keeping our distance, lots of soap and water. We have always had hand sanitizer dispensers on the walls in all the rooms. Since we are mostly cleaning, sanitizing and such it will be good. If we use the copier we are required to use a sanitizing wipe before we begin and wipe it afterwards as well. I clock in and out on my own phone and limit the rooms I go into.
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@GardenGerty (160940)
• United States
28 Mar 20
So good to see you.! I think I do stay well.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
27 Mar 20
you always do the right thing 
good for you. hopefully all this will be over with the virus soon
good for you. hopefully all this will be over with the virus soon1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (160940)
• United States
28 Mar 20
I do not think it will be completely over soon, although I do hope it is not so bad as they project.
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@Courtlynn (67081)
• United States
26 Mar 20
Sounds like you all have a good handle on things there
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@GardenGerty (160940)
• United States
27 Mar 20
Lots of planning and extra meetings to get things put together.
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
26 Mar 20
That is good of you to be willing to render your help
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@GardenGerty (160940)
• United States
27 Mar 20
We want everything to go well for the kids.
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
27 Mar 20
@GardenGerty yes .it is for the safety of one and all
@GardenGerty (160940)
• United States
27 Mar 20
Our schools are closed. We were making packets of material for them to work on and setting them up with links to learn at home. The ones who like to learn will.
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@snowy22315 (182161)
• United States
28 Mar 20
Yes, I think preparing and doing whatever you can while at home is a good idea.
@GardenGerty (160940)
• United States
28 Mar 20
I think this is really changing the focus for a lot of us.
@wolfgirl569 (108108)
• Marion, Ohio
26 Mar 20
As long as it is done safely it is a good use of the time.
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@GardenGerty (160940)
• United States
27 Mar 20
The kids will be taught remotely, and will keep on learning. It is hard as the parks are closed, the library is closed, etc. I am okay staying home. My grandkids were okay staying her on the property, but I had lots of resources for them. Not every home does. Also there were four of them to play with each other.
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