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Support for Administrators

by Aimee Horton

Jan 7, 2010

I am a female principal of a Christian junior/senior high school. I know I am not alone when I say it can be lonely in this position. I am interested in providing and receiving support to and from others in this position.

Blessings, Aimee

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Fitz Dear Aimee, I am not a principal but I have taught for 27 years and have had 9 principals in that time frame. One realizes that the teachers have one another to bounce ideas off, laugh or cry together, etc. And it would appear that principals only have themselves and perhaps a secretary. It has always been my wish, especially as a faculty member of...See More

Jan 29, 2010

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questions about teaching in private schools

by Jean/sub

yesterday, 2010

Hi, I have a few questions about teaching in private schools (and specifically in Northern Virginia, if anyone on here teaches in that locale). I am nearly finished getting my undergrad. B.A. in English. I understand that I'll need to take some more math and science before I can teach in the public schools here (and take the Praxis and student teac...See More

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Sara I don't think the answers vary from state to state but I can say in my state, private schools can hire who they want. Some insist on certification, others don't. More and more do. It's possible here to teach in a private school with only a four- year English degree but it's hard to get a job in a private school regardless of your degree. It helps t...See More

Jan 10, 2010

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Jean/sub Hi Sara, Thank you for your feedback. I appreciate it! :) Actually, I once subbed for a private school that no longer exists and they offered me a teaching job - until they learned that I didn't have a four-year degree. I'll scope out some of the other private schools around here. -Jean/sub

Jan 10, 2010

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CSW Bulletin Board

by Jenny :)

Jan 10, 2010

Hi everyone!! This year's Catholic Schools Week theme is "Dividends for Life: Morals, Disciple, Knowledge, and Faith." I was wondering if anyone has come up with any cute bulletin board ideas for it. Hope everyone is enjoying your weekend!

p.s. I teach 5th, but am looking for any and all ideas! Thanks!

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gift for pastor

by Jenny:)

Jan 10, 2010

Hi again! For Catholic School's Week, we are including a "Clergy Appreciation Day" and my 5th grade class is supposed to be making something for our pastor. Does anyone have any ideas of gifts for a priest? We could make cards, but I'm hoping for more. Have a great day!

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Mary Ummm, no family for the Catholic school pastor! :) He'd probably like a restaurant card to take a friend, a good suggestion.

On 1/21/10, Dinner for pastor and his family?Restaurant card/nfm. wrote: > On 1/10/10, Jenny:) wrote: >> Hi again! For Catholic School's Week, we are including a >> "Clergy Appreciation Day" and my 5th...See More

Jan 24, 2010

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Just thinking about family because.... Though Catholic pastors are not married, they do often have brothers or sisters, etc. with whom they still like to gather for dinner or whatever.

Jan 25, 2010

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Social Studies

by Dana Hilmoe

Jan 11, 2010

Hi all~ I have just been put in charge of locating information on textbooks for Social Studies for our school, grakes K-5. Please give your input on programs you are using, what you like, and don't like. Thanks Dana

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Catholic Schools Week Buddy Activity

by BARB/PA/1

Jan 12, 2010

rior to Catholic Schools week my first graders get together with their 7th grade buddies and do an art project (s) to hang in our windows utilizing the theme. Does anyone have any creative ideas for us to do? I do not want to just copy the national logo. Any ideas are appreciated!

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Chemistry teacher needs job in fall 2010

by Patricia Scialdoni

Jan 12, 2010

I am interested in obtaining a chemistry teaching position in a private school. Currently, I am a chemistry teacher at Melrose High School and have been teaching chemistry for 36 years. I am retiring in June and would like to work in a private school.

Patti Scialdoni

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Thank you song

by Dana

Jan 13, 2010

Last year I had a great song to Thank our volunteers during CSW. I cannot locate it and am hoping that someone out there can help. All ideas accepted. Please help!

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joeyz Natalie Marchant's Kind and Generous is a real good song Or if this is difficult, try rewriting lyrics - to make a song more personal - of a really popular tune

On 1/13/10, Dana wrote: > Last year I had a great song to Thank our volunteers during > CSW. I cannot locate it and am hoping that someone out there > can help. All ideas ...See More

Jan 16, 2010

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Boarding School Pets

by SraK

Jan 14, 2010

My husband and I are in the process of applying to and interviewing with different boarding schools in the Southeast. Many of the job requirements include living in the dorms. We have three dogs and are wondering how that will work out. Are there boarding school teachers out there that can give me a heads up on your school policy? There hasn't been...See More

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Ann Marie I'm going to assume you already have an answer from the schools you are applying to, but where I taught, no dogs or cats on dorm. If you were a dorm parent, but your dwelling wasn't physically located ON the dorm, yes.

Feb 17, 2010

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Feel 90% sure we'll be open next year!!!

by Miss Angel

Jan 22, 2010

The diocese is stepping in to help 5 of the struggling schools. If all goes well, it looks like we will be open next year!! (maybe longer, please God!). Enrollment is now at 103 for grades K4-8. Not enough to cover salary and expenses. But I think the future of these kids is well worth the investment!

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