Why are we here?
@GardenGerty (160879)
United States
December 20, 2022 6:24am CST
I mean, why are we in school for a partial week right before Christmas, with tons of kids and staff out sick?
Many of the districts around are already out for "winter break" aka--Christmas vacation.
I hear that there is still some crucial testing going on, finals and such at high school level.
I just am feeling a bit lost.
My lead teacher has covid.
There will be a rearrangement of teachers over break. Not a bad thing, just more changes.
I just mentally could not get here yesterday. Here's to a better day today.
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@DaddyEvil (137461)
• United States
20 Dec 22
I'm surprised school is still in session this close to Christmas, actually. When I was still in school, parents set up vacation for Christmas to go visit relatives in other states... With all the illness being dealt with now, it would make sense to let school out. Don't there have to be a certain number of students actually in school for the school to qualify for the government to pay them for each day?
I hope you enjoy your day at work.
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@GardenGerty (160879)
• United States
21 Dec 22
One day last week we had about 20% out. I do not know if they still do the daily federal qualifying count or if they average it out. With so many going on vacation I actually expect people to come back sicker.
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@DaddyEvil (137461)
• United States
20 Dec 22
@Fleura I don't have any nieces or nephews in school around here anymore, so I don't know their schedules. My youngest nephew is married and living in Hawaii at this time. 
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@BarBaraPrz (47611)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
20 Dec 22
Hope you're all straightened out today. I awoke with a mild migraine, due to the low pressure system.
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@GardenGerty (160879)
• United States
21 Dec 22
I have a mild headache this afternoon, but I would almost bet it is dehydration.
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@GardenGerty (160879)
• United States
27 Dec 22
@BarBaraPrz I am trying to be more conscious of drinking more water. Coffee seems to win out, though.
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@BarBaraPrz (47611)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
21 Dec 22
@GardenGerty So have a drink of water, why don't ya?!
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@RasmaSandra (80635)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Dec 22
I hope you can finally have your Christmas holiday. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
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@Marilynda1225 (83062)
• United States
20 Dec 22
It doesn't make much sense to have school in session this week but I hope your day isn't too bad.
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@GardenGerty (160879)
• United States
21 Dec 22
Oh, it was not bad, I am just being moody. It is cold.
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@GardenGerty (160879)
• United States
27 Dec 22
@Marilynda1225 I am ready for the cold to be done. We really have not had much of it, but it is bothering me this year.
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@Marilynda1225 (83062)
• United States
21 Dec 22
@GardenGerty we all have those days and glad your day wasn't too bad
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@LindaOHio (181284)
• United States
21 Dec 22
Hopefully you will get recharged during your week off. The schools will probably be closed on Thursday or Friday due to the storm. Stay safe and warm!!
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@GardenGerty (160879)
• United States
27 Dec 22
We will actually have about two full weeks off. Of course the weather turned bad as we began our break.
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@LindaOHio (181284)
• United States
27 Dec 22
@GardenGerty Two weeks are great. The weather will be improving all week.
@snowy22315 (181942)
• United States
20 Dec 22
It doesn't seem necesary. Everybody is focused on Christmas anyway, not school.
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@GardenGerty (160879)
• United States
21 Dec 22
I agree. I am not very focused myself.
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@GardenGerty (160879)
• United States
21 Dec 22
I had an okay day. I know a lot depends on my attitude.
@wolfgirl569 (107859)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Dec 22
Our schools often do at least a partial week. Hope the day goes good for you
@GardenGerty (160879)
• United States
21 Dec 22
It was a different day, and yes it went okay.
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@GardenGerty (160879)
• United States
21 Dec 22
I know they have packed a lot of unusual things into this week at different grade levels.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
20 Dec 22
It sure sounds exhausting and stressful for you and your co-workers at this point. I'm sure you'll feel relieved when your Christmas break starts.
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@GardenGerty (160879)
• United States
21 Dec 22
It is not particularly stressful for me with my student, but many other students seem to be all keyed up.
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@GardenGerty (160879)
• United States
21 Dec 22
Yes, I am at work these two and a half days so that my paycheck in February is adequate.
