Teacher Appreciation Week: EVO Entertainment Cinemas: Movie Admission

cutiger04

May 4, 2021 1:03 PM

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cutiger04May 4, 2021 1:03 PM

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Its not a bad list, but a number of these are just what's offered under ID.me as I was just looking at its list the other day. Many I believe were already available prior to appreciation week. Note there's bound to be limitations regarding many of the % off. Example, tried to use the Columbia 10% off on an already marked down item on its website and it just ignored the code, no feedback whatsoever. Not knocking this post as its very comprehensive but just noting where a lot of it comes from and to temper your expectations of listed discounts

bham3098

May 4, 2021 1:12 PM

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bham3098May 4, 2021 1:12 PM

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Quote from asuchemist

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I work 10 hour shifts then come home and teach my kids what the teacher did not have time to because classrooms have way to many kids.

The teacher does not have time to help every kid and must teach per the contracted work lesson plans.

Teachers where I live make between $65-100k for 9 months of work. I see the them grading on weekends and responding to emails on weekends and at night.

Regardless how you feel about teachers most have Masters degrees and love what they do.

Plus every year the teacher has to renew their contract with the school. No long term deals here.

Your school district is the exception, not the rule. Our school district has 210 day contracts and we receive two "vacation" days each year. We have 9 weeks off in the summer (unpaid), not 3 months. That is when most teachers work on license renewal. Don't get me wrong, if I didn't like it I wouldn't do it. However, in my district starting teachers make mid 30k annually, which is slightly more than minimum wage with the new $15/hr. With a required college degree and mandated license renewal, that's somewhat absurd. Plus, we are certainly allowed to not renew our contract. However, doing so eliminates any hopes of retirement as we do not have 401k plans. Instead, our pension starts after 35 years of service.

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Bsean0714

May 4, 2021 1:14 PM

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Quote from twoweeled

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It's never enough. In Los Angeles County California, Teachers haven't worked all year! Yes, of course they got paid. LOL! Nope! 3 months and everybody's birthday, Easter week, Christmas 2 weeks just isn't enough anymore. Gimme a free burger too! LMAO

California is the problem. Not the teachers.

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vanbboy

May 4, 2021 1:15 PM

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vanbboyMay 4, 2021 1:15 PM

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How does one use the Buffalo Wild Wings deal? Is it for dining-in only? I tried to order online but there doesn't seem to be a way to get the 20%.

peace123in

May 4, 2021 1:20 PM

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peace123inMay 4, 2021 1:20 PM

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Am not a teacher.. But have immensely respect for their profession. Well deserved!

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Dr. J

May 4, 2021 1:59 PM

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Dr. JMay 4, 2021 1:59 PM

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Quote from asuchemist

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I work 10 hour shifts then come home and teach my kids what the teacher did not have time to because classrooms have way to many kids.

The teacher does not have time to help every kid and must teach per the contracted work lesson plans.

Teachers where I live make between $65-100k for 9 months of work. I see the them grading on weekends and responding to emails on weekends and at night.

Regardless how you feel about teachers most have Masters degrees and love what they do.

Plus every year the teacher has to renew their contract with the school. No long term deals here.

(my wife is a teacher) and I can tell you the amount of burden that parents add is amazing - not only in general harassment ("why didn't you give my kid an A?!?!?!") but also in the way of IEP which is basically an official way to seek special treatment or exceptions for your kid due to some sort of "diagnosed" "disability". When 2-3 kids out of 100 have one due to genuine issues it's not such a big deal, but when 20% have one it becomes a problem. Why? IEP's include all sorts of shit that creates extra workload - like teacher needs to allow the kid unlimited time to complete an assignment or exam, teacher needs to make cheat sheets for the kid to study or use during an exam, kid can bail/has unlimited passes to guidance, etc. And that's on top of the special meetings that are routinely called to go over these kids' IEP's and such.

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BKORN

May 4, 2021 2:04 PM

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BKORNMay 4, 2021 2:04 PM

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Wow reading the comments here confirms how screwed we are when it comes to education. The amount of disrespect teachers get is amazing. You never hear anyone mocking the hours or amount of work a doctor, lawyer, or engineer put in but for some reason it's ok to mock teachers. BTW my wife and I are both teachers and few people know how much work goes into what we do.

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modestman8

May 4, 2021 2:04 PM

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Quote from YouDealWithThat

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Sounds like those liberal-backed unions you are paying into are working hard for you.

Dude, Texas is a right to work state. There are no unions here, fool.

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twoweeled

May 4, 2021 2:22 PM

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Quote from Bsean0714

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California is the problem. Not the teachers.

California is a problem, but even the CDC has recommended teachers go back into the classroom because of the extremely low risk. The teachers fought not to return. Teachers are not being forced to stay out of the classroom. Teachers are fighting to stay out.

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Yosemity

May 4, 2021 2:23 PM

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YosemityMay 4, 2021 2:23 PM

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Should have included the parents who teach their kids at home while still working and keeping their family safe. They don't have a union, full pay, benefits, lobbyist etc.

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twoweeled

May 4, 2021 2:42 PM

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twoweeledMay 4, 2021 2:42 PM

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Quote from bham3098

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We've been in person since August, so you may want to tone it down a bit.

Not in Los Angeles County California you haven't. We need to turn it up!

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J03

May 4, 2021 2:42 PM

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J03May 4, 2021 2:42 PM

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Quote from Bsean0714

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California is the problem. Not the teachers.

Yeah let's just pretend teachers unions all over the country didn't fight to keep teachers home even in states where the government told them to go back to work. Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)

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w3kn

May 4, 2021 2:48 PM

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w3knMay 4, 2021 2:48 PM

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Quote from Dr. J

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(my wife is a teacher) and I can tell you the amount of burden that parents add is amazing - not only in general harassment ("why didn't you give my kid an A?!?!?!") but also in the way of IEP which is basically an official way to seek special treatment or exceptions for your kid due to some sort of "diagnosed" "disability". When 2-3 kids out of 100 have one due to genuine issues it's not such a big deal, but when 20% have one it becomes a problem. Why? IEP's include all sorts of shit that creates extra workload - like teacher needs to allow the kid unlimited time to complete an assignment or exam, teacher needs to make cheat sheets for the kid to study or use during an exam, kid can bail/has unlimited passes to guidance, etc. And that's on top of the special meetings that are routinely called to go over these kids' IEP's and such.

DW is a teacher as well. I can echo these statements. She's had at times up to seven kids in a class of 15 with IEPs or requiring other accommodations. She's seen kids in high school that read on a 3rd grade level. She has parents that argue every grade their child receives. She has kids that don't show up for school and the parents never respond. I've watched her spend an entire weekend grading papers and planning for the next week, at the expense of time with family and friends.

Add in getting a curriculum from people with business degrees who have never stepped foot in a classroom and you have a recipe for disaster. The system she teaches in does not have a vocational program and believes every student is going to college. So there's no alternate path for kids that can't afford to, or don't want to go to college, or don't do well in a class room but flourish in a trade. Other nearby counties have programs such as HVAC, plumbing, electrician, auto repair, and things like cosmetology and culinary arts. Those kids get hands on instruction and practice so when they graduate high school they can immediately start working.

It's not a fun job. But 95% of the teachers I know love what they do.

Back on topic: If you're a teacher, go enjoy some of these perks today.

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euuser347222

May 4, 2021 3:00 PM

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euuser347222May 4, 2021 3:00 PM

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Quote from twoweeled

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It's never enough. In Los Angeles County California, Teachers haven't worked all year! Yes, of course they got paid. LOL! Nope! 3 months and everybody's birthday, Easter week, Christmas 2 weeks just isn't enough anymore. Gimme a free burger too! LMAO

Teaching online is not "haven't worked" ... You must not have any teacher friends or kids.

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Memcached

May 4, 2021 3:11 PM

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MemcachedMay 4, 2021 3:11 PM

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Thanks for the list

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