Re: Do SC teachers have a duty free lunch. to Angie

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On 5/20/08, Angie wrote:
> Obvuiously you didn't read the string of posts. I don't necessarily
> blame you as they are quite lengthy. I am very professional, I just
> happen to care. By the way, you're not me, so I don't understand your
> moot point.
>
> I'm certainly happy you are in NY. You do it your way and I'll do it
> mine. I have a lot of children from NY in my classes and they are
> always surprised about how much we care and I am always surprised at
> how much they have not learned. I guess we can all learn from each

> other.
Many years ago, when i was a very young teacher, I did not think I needed
any breaks either. I worked through recess and lunch. Sometimes I stayed
until the sun went down, because i thought this would make me a wonderful
teacher. My point of view on this topic changed through the years. About
ten years into trying to become super teacher .I became ill and ended up
in the hospital two months in a row. My health began to suffer, because
I did not admit to myself that I needed a break. Your good health is a
crucial factor in being able to do your job as a teacher. Even a super
teacher needs to give herself or himself a break. Taking care of yourself
is about caring for students as well. Sick teachers are not the best
teachers. Think about it. As you get older, you will age like everyone
else. Your bladder won't work as well, You might get pains related to
aging. Even your hearing will begin to go. You will actually need those
breaks. This happens before you're retirement comes. I'm there now. Be
good to yourself, so you can be the best teacher for your students. This
is all about caring. By the way, I am a much better teacher today, than I
was when I worked without breaks. I enjoy my job and I even care about my
past students who are now the parents of some of my current students. You
can still show your students and their families that you care. We have
Parent Nights. I make home visitations and I call home without giving up
my breaks. It might still work for you now, but I hope you keep an open
mind. I hope you felt no judgement in this. I just thought you'd like to
hear a point of view that is different. Maybe you have been teaching for
quite a few years as well. You are lucky if you can keep it going so
well.
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> On 4/13/08, NY Teacher-3rd year wrote:
>> I am a 3rd year teacher in NY and yes I am lucky enough to have a
> duty
>> free lunch. I work in an inner city and only have 3 specials a
>> cycle-6 day cycle that is. Lunch is my only break to prepare for the
>> afternoon many days and check my school email and return parent
> calls.
>> I work...but its quiet and a much needed time for bathroom and
>> refueling. Every job offers this besides teaching in the south. It
>> should be an issue and you should stand with your fellow teachers not
>> against. You may want that break from your class in the future. You
>> never know what class you are going to get....Your children should
>> have bonding experience in the classroom or at recess or in the
>> morning. They should respect anyone even if your not with them. They
>> need a break as well! I would reconsider sending messages such as
> your
>> reply. Be professional....
>>
>>
>>
>> On 4/13/08, Angie wrote:
>>> Do your students see those claws or are you only this judgmental
>>> with adults?
>>>
>>> Do what you want and I'll do what I think is right. I love teaching
>>> . I do get a break from my kids, it's called a planning block. I
>>> shut the door, do my work and get ready for the next day. I
>>> actually use my planning block to work, not to socialize or handle
>>> personal things.
>>>
>>> BTW, I am a super teacher. I hope you are too. What gives you the
>>> right to attempt to make teachers feel bad for loving their job? I
>>> didn't say anything bad about those of you who want a break, I
>>> simply applauded a good teacher.
>>>
>>> Oh ye veteran one, not all of us are as naive as you tend to think
>>> we are. I am aware of the laws. I'm also aware of my priorities
>>> and how not everyone has the same schedule. I have learned to be
>>> resilient, maybe you should try it sometime (?) Just a
> suggestion.
>>>
>>> Good day.
>>>
>>>
>>> On 4/05/08, Veteran Teacher wrote:
>>>> Oh wow!!! You guys are such super teachers. Spending every
>>>> waking moment with your students. How dare those other teachers
>>>> want a break for lunch. Heaven forbid!!!!!!!
>>>>
>>>> You all have got to be new teachers. When you have been teaching
>>>> for a while, you will realize the importance of a break. Every
>>>> teacher goes through a "honeymoon" period. During this time they
>>>> think that they are much more dedicated than other teachers.
>>>> Then reality sets in. This doesn't mean that veteran teachers
>>>> don't care, we do care which is why we stay in the profession.
>>>> When you've taught for a few years and some of the excitement
>>>> wears off, you'll get it. You will certainly understand the need
>>>> for a break. By the way.....there are several jobs that give
>>>> their employees a break....there are even laws that require it.
>>>> I hardly think that having lunch makes a job cushy. Where in the
>>>> world did you work before? Teaching is actually my second career
>>>> and I managed to have a lunch in every other job I had. Eating
>>>> while you do paperwork in a corporate job is a lot different than
>>>> eating while having to supervise children in elementary or middle
>>>> school.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 4/05/08, Angie wrote:
>>>>> I hope that if I ever have a kid, s/he is in your class. I
>>>>> don't care what the others say, I agree with you.
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm an HS teacher and I have kids come in at lunch all of the
>>>>> time for extra HW help or because they need extra help in
>>>>> another subject that I have a degree in. I agree, I do enjoy
>>>>> being with my kids.
>>>>>
>>>>> Also, just an FYI I made the switch from corporate to teaching
>>>>> and I never had a free lunch there either. How do you get a
>>>>> cushy job and make money? I just made money and managed to eat
>>>>> while I worked. :)
>>>>>
>>>>> On 3/31/08, elem teacher wrote:
>>>>>> I am not aware of any schools in SC where the teachers have
>>>>>> duty free lunch, at least at the elementary level. Not to
>>>>>> make anyone mad but My feeling is that when you choose to be
>>>>>> an elementary teacher, you are choosing to eat lunch with 25
>>>>>> chidren each day and supervise them at recess. It's part of
>>>>>> the job. If duty free lunch is that important to you, you
>>>>>> need a job in the corporate world. Lunchtime is when my
>>>>>> students and I get to interact as regular people and not as
>>>>>> teacher/student. This is the time that I realy get to know
>>>>>> my students and their interests. I wouldn't want to give
>>>>>> that up.

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