u/Former_Lock9367

I just spent an hour after work emailing 2 parents about beginning of year behavior issues (brain fog was part of the lengthy stay). Idk why it takes me so long to write "hey, your kid called another student the n-word," but it does. Do any of y'all have some advice on how to get communication out faster? I'm just afraid of pissing off the wrong parent, and then I've got a bad relationship making everything more difficult.

Just wondering what some of y'all have learned in your time cycling. I am about 2 years into taking cycling seriously and I am curious.

I got some Vittoria Randonneurs for my endurance bike. LBS choose them. While they are bomb-proof (which is what I asked for and I have learned from my mistake), they are also insanely heavy and slow. I lost a whole mph on my normal ride. I am thinking of putting them on my touring bike and moving to something faster for my endurance/daily.

I still have some gravel on my normal route and I was wondering what tires would be best for some hard pack while still being fast on roads.

I tried for a half century today and just bonked hard after 33ish miles. I had a route planned out but only got through 43 miles of it.

Here are some obvious fixes:

1. Ran out of liquids, had to ration after 35 miles. Bring more or have help.

2. Ran out of daylight. Start in the morning.

3. Pace was way too high after the food break. While linked to number 2, I also tried to keep up with someone else.

There is no need to tell me how stupid these things are, I know.

My legs and left arm were screaming at me on the car ride home. I still think I can get there on my route, but I feel like I'd still be missing something if I tried again given how angry my body was at me.

I ride about 3 times a week with 20 miles per ride. I try to eat well before and after each ride (plenty of carbs, protein and sugars). I ate really well this weekend in preparation. I got some new tires and a tune up that did wonders. I just couldn't do it.

Does what it is says on the tin.

Any places that show games in Arlington or FW? I'm newish to soccer and I always wanted ti go see a game, but I live on the other side of the metroplex. 4 hours of driving for a game that lasts 90 minutes is rough.

I really just want a place to find a small bit of community to support the club.

Has there been any talk of being able to create a ship from scratch? It just seems like a giant waste of money.

Hey, my driver side window regulator busted after 10 years. Just wondering if anyone has some recommendations for a 2016 Elantra. The OEM is $400 on sale and I don't have that cash right now.

I was asked to resign in lieu of non-renewal. I was told it was not due to performance, I got a letter of recommendation from the AP who gave me the news and she called another school on my behalf. I was just not a good fit for the direction they were going.

I was told that resignation would allow me to tell my own narrative for job interviews, but every application I've filled out except for one (which only asked in lieu of termination) has had a question asking if I had resigned in lieu of non-renewal (even the terrible district). I understand non-renewal goes on a permanent record, but what is the point of resignation if I have to say yes anyway? It feels like I get the choice to lie or be blacklisted.

What should I do?

I am a 5th year English teacher in Texas and I was asked to resign in lieu of non-renewal 3.5 weeks ago. Our English department was asked to use some games and other resources for STAAR prep and most of us did not use it (we all agreed it did connect with our 10th grade students). I was the only one with a probationary contract (I was hired after my 3rd year teaching, and my district keeps you on a probationary contract for 2 years with 2-4 years of experience).

My AP of Instruction and my department AP both gave me a letter of recommendation and told me I was a good teacher (just not a good fit for the curriculum strategies the district would be focusing on next year).

I've applied to most of my local districts and I haven't heard anything for 3 weeks. Idk if I am just paranoid and should wait a little or does saying that you've been asked to resign just a career killer? The silence is just a lot to deal with right now and I would appreciate some advice from anyone who has been in this situation.