Natashia HendersonOn 10/09/05, Rajit Ravichandran wrote: > Thanksgiving play should include the origins of this > festive event hope that helps... > > On 9/29/05, JUDY WILENSKY wrote: >> I NEED A THANKSGIVING PLAY OR SKIT TO USE WITH MY 20 >> ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AFTER SCHOOL GROUP...GRADES 3-5 PLEASE >> HELP
I was teaching in a Catholic junior high and as part of my history class we discussed current events. This was around the time of Monica-gate so I quickly learned to shut down any kid who started out with "did you hear about the cigar..." I had a really sweet, smart but completely naive kid named Billy who spoke with a stutter. One day he hesitantly raised his hand and said,"I don't understand what they meant but it was on the news. There's this woman, this other woman, and she said the Preident made her touch his tentacles. What was she talking about." I informed the class that perhaps she was comparing the man to an octopus and asked them to open their books.
We have a new principal this year, and frankly he treats us like the broken link that only he can fix. I have tried on 3 occasions to talk with him, but have not come away with a feeling of support, and he has in no way offered any positive feedback. He tells me he wants to see more such and such in my room, but he has NOT been in my room one time. I could not be more miserable. I know I am very good at what I teach, and don't need his words to remember that, but I find he only focuses on what he considers important, and if he doesn't, well, that is just too bad.
Are the days of site-based management and teamwork truly gone? I've been frank with him and let him know I am a team player and want to find a way we can work together for the betterment of my students.
I offered to do extra testing on a student whose parrent brought a concern during a conference. He said he would examing the test to see what it was I was giving. I am fully trained in my field; in fact, I have many, many hours past my master's and stay up to date so I can be the best teacher I can be. I resented the statement for there is no reason to question me, but I took extra exception to it being said in front of a parent.
Has anyone else been in this situation? Ideas? I can feel this thing only growing worse. Frankly, he should have approached it with me. I feel like 3 times on my part is enough. Fed Up.
Well, I am a school principal and I can tell you that just because someone has been hired as an administrator does not mean they are good at it. Inspriing others is a principal's primary job. I would have one or two of your colleagues join you in having an open conversation with this person. CLearly explain your concerns using your "I" messages. This person should get that he is defeating his own purposes by alientating others. Also, have some suggestions ready for how to make things better. Come from the positive with the best intentions in mind. Good luck On 10/29/05, Anonymous wrote: > We have a new principal this year, and frankly he treats > us like the broken link that only he can fix. I have > tried on 3 occasions to talk with him, but have not come > away with a feeling of support, and he has in no way > offered any positive feedback. He tells me he wants to > see more such and such in my room, but he has NOT been in > my room one time. I could not be more miserable. I know > I am very good at what I teach, and don't need his words > to remember that, but I find he only focuses on what he > considers important, and if he doesn't, well, that is just > too bad. > > Are the days of site-based management and teamwork truly > gone? I've been frank with him and let him know I am a > team player and want to find a way we can work together > for the betterment of my students. > > I offered to do extra testing on a student whose parrent > brought a concern during a conference. He said he would > examing the test to see what it was I was giving. I am > fully trained in my field; in fact, I have many, many > hours past my master's and stay up to date so I can be the > best teacher I can be. I resented the statement for there > is no reason to question me, but I took extra exception to > it being said in front of a parent. > > Has anyone else been in this situation? Ideas? I can > feel this thing only growing worse. Frankly, he should > have approached it with me. I feel like 3 times on my > part is enough. > Fed Up.
On 10/29/05, Anonymous wrote: > We have a new principal this year, and frankly he treats > us like the broken link that only he can fix. I have > tried on 3 occasions to talk with him, but have not come > away with a feeling of support, and he has in no way > offered any positive feedback. He tells me he wants to > see more such and such in my room, but he has NOT been in > my room one time. I could not be more miserable. I know > I am very good at what I teach, and don't need his words > to remember that, but I find he only focuses on what he > considers important, and if he doesn't, well, that is just > too bad. > > Are the days of site-based management and teamwork truly > gone? I've been frank with him and let him know I am a > team player and want to find a way we can work together > for the betterment of my students. > > I offered to do extra testing on a student whose parrent > brought a concern during a conference. He said he would > examing the test to see what it was I was giving. I am > fully trained in my field; in fact, I have many, many > hours past my master's and stay up to date so I can be the > best teacher I can be. I resented the statement for there > is no reason to question me, but I took extra exception to > it being said in front of a parent. > > Has anyone else been in this situation? Ideas? I can > feel this thing only growing worse. Frankly, he should > have approached it with me. I feel like 3 times on my > part is enough. > Fed Up.
I didn't get the full picture of exactly what the principal is doing based on your post. But I could tell that you seem to be stressing a lot over it. Perhaps over - stressing. Relax. Keep doing your job as you know you are capable of. Have confidence that your capabilities will shine through in the end. Your administrator does not have to gush over you every minute of the day to prove that he likes what you bring to the table. Don't seem over anxious to prove yourself as that might make you seem insecure and unsure of yourself in his eyes. If he has never been in your room, then he probably doesn't know what you are capable of. He might be expressing his own insecurities right now in his new position and it might take him a while to settle down. If he is telling you there is something he wants to see more of in your classroom, than implement those things so that when he does come by your classroom, he will see those things he is telling you he wants to see. In the meantime focus on your students. Keep doing what you do best and try not to stress so much. Keep a positive attitude. You have rights as far as your evaluation goes if you feel that it is biased and unfair in some way. Research your rights and be prepared to fight for them if necessary.
I'm new to this board, teaching in Manchester, England.
Today I got hold of some Geography coursework after a fieldtrip to a limestone area. The 14 year old boy in question had evidently been thinking of other things whilst expalining how limestone pavement is formed. Quote: " I know by my neglegee that this is so ".
I am at a loss to explain how he managed this because when approached, I had to explain to him what a neglegee was. I suppose you really had to be there to see the look on his face, bearing in mind he's a bit of a tearaway.
how about teacher off task... when her skirt keeps falling...
On 11/01/05, lozviz wrote: > Hi All, > > I'm new to this board, teaching in Manchester, England. > > Today I got hold of some Geography coursework after a > fieldtrip to a limestone area. The 14 year old boy in > question had evidently been thinking of other things > whilst expalining how limestone pavement is formed. > Quote: " I know by my neglegee that this is so ". > > I am at a loss to explain how he managed this because when > approached, I had to explain to him what a neglegee was. I > suppose you really had to be there to see the look on his > face, bearing in mind he's a bit of a tearaway. > > Regards, > > Lozviz.
On 12/11/05, Rajit Ravichandran wrote: > how about teacher off task... > when her skirt keeps falling... > > On 11/01/05, lozviz wrote: >> Hi All, >> >> I'm new to this board, teaching in Manchester, England. >> >> Today I got hold of some Geography coursework after a >> fieldtrip to a limestone area. The 14 year old boy in >> question had evidently been thinking of other things >> whilst expalining how limestone pavement is formed. >> Quote: " I know by my neglegee that this is so ". >> >> I am at a loss to explain how he managed this because when >> approached, I had to explain to him what a neglegee was. I >> suppose you really had to be there to see the look on his >> face, bearing in mind he's a bit of a tearaway. >> >> Regards, >> >> Lozviz.
Does anyone have a copy of the 12 Days of Christmas that has been rewritten with appropriate school humour. For example, On the first day of Christmas my teacher gave to me, a a research project on trees.
On 11/19/05, Dawn wrote: > Does anyone have a copy of the 12 Days of Christmas that > has been rewritten with appropriate school humour. For > example, On the first day of Christmas my teacher gave to > me, a a research project on trees.
We did a skit once and won first place. The song was the first day of school for each grade. I can't remember all but you will get it. If someone has the original,please email me.
On the first day of first grade my parents(or mom) said to me - Don't pick your nose and you'll always grow up to be a good girl(kid or student). On the first day of second grade my parents(or mom) said to me- Don't play in the roads and you'll always grow up to be a good girl. On the first day of third grade my parents(or mom) said to me- Don't bully the kids and you'll always grow up to be a good girl. On the first day of forth grade my parents(or mom) said to me- Don't forget your school supplies and you'll always grow up to be a good girl. On the first day of fifth grade my parents (or mom) said to me- Don't talk back to the teacher and you'll always grow up to be a good girl. On the first day of sixth grade my parents (or mom) said to me- Don't play hooky and you'll always grow up to be a good girl. On the first day of seventh grade my parents said to me- Don't talk nasty and you'll always grow up to be a good girl. On the first day of eighth grade my parents(or mom)said to me- Don't get drunk and you'll always grow up to be a good girl. On the first day of ninth grade my parents (or mom) said to me- Don't cheat on test and you'll always grow up to be a good girl. On the first day of tenth grade my parents (or mom) said to me- Don't do drugs and you'll always grow up to be a good girl. On the first day os eleventh grade my parents (or mom) said to me- Don't drive irresponsibily and you'll always grow up to be a good girl. On the first day of twelth grade my parents (or mom) said to me- Don't fool around with sex and you'll always grow up to be a good girl.
IN THE SKIT A KID DRESSES UP LIKE THE GRADE TURNED BACKWARDS. EACH TIME THE LINE IS SANG THAT GRADE WOULD TURN TO THE AUDIANCE. THE TWELTH GRADE TURNS AROUND PREGNANT.
I'm seeking short really funny stories about teaching, students, and classrooms for a short gift-type book. Please do not post stories here. Instead email them to me at: [email removed]
When I was in college, a friend of mine went swimming with three friends on the day of the last final exam in the spring. It was the first really nice day and they just did not want to try very hard to make it back in time for the one oclock final, so they ended up completely blowing it off, getting back home about 6:30 pm.
Anyway, they showed up the next morning at the prof's office with a sob story about having gotten a flat tire on the way to the physics building. He said no problem---it is a short test. Sit in the classroom across the hall and I will give you the test now and you can be done with it in less than an hour.
Very relieved, they all took their seats and pulled out a pencil and got their blue books ready. It was indeed a very short test. There was only one question: Which Tire?
monica
On 11/28/05, Allen Klein wrote: > I'm seeking short really funny stories about teaching, > students, and classrooms for a short gift-type book. Please > do not post stories here. Instead email them to me at: > [email removed]
If you are looking for funny classroom stories, I have recently compiled many of mine into a novel entitled Learn Me Good. It is the story of a first-year teacher, and his many trials and tribulations. Be sure to check it out!
i'm trying to get a copy of the email "joke" that went around about a teachers job description and it tells how teachers are more than teachers...we are parents, doctors, counselors, therapists, punching bags, etc... if anyone has a copy of this could you please e-mail it to me...i need for a grad class journal project ASAP!
On 12/13/05, danielle wrote: > i'm trying to get a copy of the email "joke" that went > around about a teachers job description and it tells how > teachers are more than teachers...we are parents, doctors, > counselors, therapists, punching bags, etc... > if anyone has a copy of this could you please e-mail it to > me...i need for a grad class journal project ASAP! > > thanks and happy holidays!
I am a former middle-school English teacher who cathartically wrote an autobiographical comedy movie script based on my experiences with teaching and testing. Since I have not been able to sell it as a screenplay, I hereby offer it for free reading on the Web to any bedraggled teacher who needs (a) a laugh, and (b) to realize that he/she is not alone. Read the script at:
Not wanting to discourage my students about the impending Math lesson of new skills I asked, "Okay, which skill do you want to learn first....the easy, or the easier skill tauhght first?" Quiet sixth grade Frances in the corner says meekly, "The easiEST!"
what about Naked people and taking measurements of their body.( from Ann BerryBush Stories)...
On 1/15/06, Barbara C wrote: > Not wanting to discourage my students about the impending > Math lesson of new skills I asked, "Okay, which skill do you > want to learn first....the easy, or the easier skill tauhght > first?" Quiet sixth grade Frances in the corner says meekly, > "The easiEST!"