tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post7654832442600331867..comments2024-03-28T02:21:17.452-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Tuesday Open ThreadMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-68024419606345063212019-07-25T19:16:50.428-07:002019-07-25T19:16:50.428-07:00I do too. Or as you would say I do 2.
Owler
my...I do too. Or as you would say I do 2. <br /><br />Owler <br /><br />my assAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-19829772134918956972019-07-25T12:44:46.532-07:002019-07-25T12:44:46.532-07:00If you say so
OwlerIf you say so<br /><br />OwlerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-29556740455182417902019-07-25T12:01:40.953-07:002019-07-25T12:01:40.953-07:00These comments don't seem like they were by th...These comments don't seem like they were by the real Owler. The real Owler writes things like, "Too much virtue signaling for my taste." <br /><br />These comments seem like they're by someone who really doesn't want Melissa commenting or presumably any of the thousands or tens of thousands of other Seattle residents who would agree with her if they paid attention to schools.S Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-74351809236871566972019-07-24T08:35:16.796-07:002019-07-24T08:35:16.796-07:00@MW, I'm not your enemy. People don't tend...@MW, I'm not your enemy. People don't tend to read and entire comment section start to finish they only see your latest comment.<br /><br />By all means keep blogging but maybe just tone it down on other sites.<br /><br />OwlerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-85773180778896727332019-07-24T08:20:58.813-07:002019-07-24T08:20:58.813-07:00Owler, I have NEVER claimed to be native. Never.
...Owler, I have NEVER claimed to be native. Never.<br /><br />I have NEVER claimed to be autistic. As I have said previously, I sure wish some people would learn to read because I was speaking of one of my sons.<br /> <br />I said my brother was gay (and he is) because one hyperventilating person said the blog/me were "queerphobic."Just not true and my record proves that.<br /><br />I am part-Mexican (and proudly so). One grandmother was Mexican. Anyone who tries to tell me what my ethnic/racial background AND the influence of how/where you were raised is someone not to trust. I would NEVER do that to anyone and I find it appalling that there are those who are trying to parse who I am. <br /><br />I know the running theme is "stop Melissa at all costs" and "we will throw everything we can at her and see what sticks." <br /><br />That only makes supporters of that candidate look vicious and makes you wonder what the candidate is like. Especially, very especially, when they do not sign their real names to their comments. <br /><br />Again, I'm not running and I find it interesting that I'm being treated as such. That some don't want to talk about their candidate but rather, about me, speaks volumes about desperation. <br /><br />That helps no candidate.<br /><br />Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-45268568154457602132019-07-24T08:03:46.413-07:002019-07-24T08:03:46.413-07:00@MW, I just read your latest rant at the stranger...@MW, I just read your latest rant at the stranger.<br /><br />I think for your own sake that you need to stop commenting.<br /><br />You have weaved a string of comments were you claim to be native, Mexican, autistic and a sibling of a gay man.<br /><br />What's the point?<br /><br />OwlerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-40123699692979892972019-07-24T06:18:53.736-07:002019-07-24T06:18:53.736-07:00Given the large turnover on the board & a new ...Given the large turnover on the board & a new superintendent, one factor in my board votes will be institutional memory. Those involved at district level for longest.<br /><br />-HS ParentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-13873983855072877942019-07-23T23:58:01.738-07:002019-07-23T23:58:01.738-07:00Dropping sounds fantastic. Frankly, most American ...Dropping sounds fantastic. Frankly, most American children seem to be far too dependent on adults, which is the fault of those adults. <br /><br />I think by "coming up through SPS" meant being a student in this district's system.<br /><br />Coddled<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-68160470205323973062019-07-23T20:46:22.472-07:002019-07-23T20:46:22.472-07:00Person who keeps reprinting the same tired comment...Person who keeps reprinting the same tired comment - support your candidates, don't attack me. Tell people why you support them, why they would be better.<br /><br />I'm not running. Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-59065376538369328982019-07-23T20:41:33.774-07:002019-07-23T20:41:33.774-07:00I think we need more level headed, cool tempered a...I think we need more level headed, cool tempered and knowledgeable candidates than Hampson and Rankin. Yes, equity is a huge issue. But so are capacity, transparency, accountability and budget crisis. <br /><br />Other candidates Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-70506887021502358342019-07-23T19:16:17.073-07:002019-07-23T19:16:17.073-07:00Reader, according to the district:
"He began...Reader, according to the district:<br /><br />"He began working at the Seattle City Attorney’s Office in 2006, and for the past four years served as Chief of its Civil Division."<br /><br />How did he come thru SPS.<br /><br />Teacher Mom, I just saw that. Pretty funny.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-87209133538305323432019-07-23T17:27:24.250-07:002019-07-23T17:27:24.250-07:00SPS is asking for feedback on their new logos and ...SPS is asking for feedback on their new logos and branding. While I appreciate that there is an attempt to focus on goals (vis a vis the strategic plan), I feel that the time/energy/money could be used more effectively. However, I did complete the survey (I just can't say no to giving feedback) :)-TeacherMomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-40872863727624739182019-07-23T16:54:23.157-07:002019-07-23T16:54:23.157-07:00Melissa, the new head of Legal came up through Sea...Melissa, the new head of Legal came up through Seattle Schools, that is what Concerned is getting at. <br /><br />readerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-60318253800876274022019-07-23T13:47:07.502-07:002019-07-23T13:47:07.502-07:00Concerned,as I say, the new head of Legal is from ...Concerned,as I say, the new head of Legal is from the City.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-50515007748664808152019-07-23T12:42:57.306-07:002019-07-23T12:42:57.306-07:00It's too bad they went in-house to get a new h...It's too bad they went in-house to get a new head of the legal department. Do we really want/need somebody who comes with the dysfunctional SPS DNA? <br /><br />Concerned Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-5278937984610812222019-07-23T11:15:09.880-07:002019-07-23T11:15:09.880-07:00It is abundantly clear that accountability is an i...It is abundantly clear that accountability is an illusive concept. The current board struggles. I expect little from the next board.Amplify That!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-49690531221518219792019-07-23T10:21:35.240-07:002019-07-23T10:21:35.240-07:00When I was a kid we had to wait for everything. To...When I was a kid we had to wait for everything. To buy a record, our parent to pick us up, a favorite TV show or a letter. Now all of that is gone. No one waits anymore. Standing in the bank line whenever I do that is a great time to catch up on email. <br /><br />I'm not a big fan of single event hazing which is what this sounds like. But anytime my kid wants to hang out with friends, or on their own, in nature... I have no objections.<br /><br />MsrpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-79907350593406204972019-07-23T10:08:05.852-07:002019-07-23T10:08:05.852-07:00Teresa, oh yeah, we went off in the summer all day...Teresa, oh yeah, we went off in the summer all day (my mom was at work) and just went playing everywhere. It does teach you a lot especially about finding fun that isn't on a screen.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-83839668839610219902019-07-23T09:53:26.209-07:002019-07-23T09:53:26.209-07:00As a child I wasn’t dropped off by my parents in t...As a child I wasn’t dropped off by my parents in the woods however we did go out in the woods and swamps( I grew up in Florida) and were gone all day. Many times we were lost and have to find our way out. We would build forts and tree houses out there. I think it encourages independence and problem solving skills in children. Alsept Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11535554754700688071noreply@blogger.com