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Grants for private school educators

by Jess

Aug 12, 2009

I am a new teacher at a private Catholic school in Ohio. Does anyone have any information on how to obtain a grant so I can get a Smart Board for my classroom? Every grant I am presented with is for non-religous schools only. Thanks!

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certifiedteach I don't know of grants offhand, although I am sure a quick google search would turn something up. I have been told though that Smartboards aren't a "one time" expense - that there are additional expenses in updating software, etc. So if you write for a grant, but sure that you build that cost into the "real cost" of the board. Our catholic school d...See More

Aug 13, 2009

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"Respect" Bible verses

by MSEnglish

Aug 14, 2009

Help!! Last year, someone on this board (I think...) had a great bulletin board idea using the word "respect" with a Bible verse to accompany each letter. I used it and loved it last year, but apparently I didn't save the file to re- do fot this year. Does this ring a bell to anyone?? Many thanks.

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teacher On 8/14/09, MSEnglish wrote: > Thank you so much! I am doing some last minute decorations. Last > year I hung this outside my classroom, and my neighbor and I > loved it. Have a great year! > > > On 8/14/09, certifiedteach wrote: >> Here it is: I posted it in my room last year, and had every >> student sign their name ...See MoreOn 8/14/09, MSEnglish wrote: > Thank you so much! I am doing some last minute decorations. Last > year I hung this outside my classroom, and my neighbor and I > loved it. Have a great year! > > > On 8/14/09, certifiedteach wrote: >> Here it is: I posted it in my room last year, and had every >> student sign their name on the background paper in their best >> writing the first day of school. Stayed up all year in my 6th >> grade class. >> >> >> R ~Respond toward others in an appropriate manner as Christ >> would have you do. Each of you should look not only to your own >> interests, but also to the interests of others. Phil. 2:4 >> >> E ~Excellence is expected! Use the gifts God has given you! >> Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. >> I Cor. 10:31 >> >> S ~ Serve others. Each one should use whatever gift he has >> received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace >> in its various forms. I Peter 4:10 >> >> P ~ Pay attention and participate. Listen to advice and accept >> instruction, and in the end you will be wise. Prov. 19:20 >> >> E ~ Encourage, not discourage, others. Be devoted to one >> another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourself. >> Rom. 12:10 >> >> C ~ Come to class prepared to learn with all materials, a good >> attitude, and on time to lay a foundation for learning. Be >> prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and >> encourage – with great patience and careful instruction. II >> Timothy 2:4 >> >> T ~ Treat others as you would like to be treated. Take >> responsibility for your actions. Your attitude should be that >> of Christ Jesus. Phil. 2:5 >> >> >> Love the bulletin board...beautiful idea... the bible verse for the C should be 2 Timothy 4:2... >> >> >> On 8/14/09, MSEnglish wrote: >>> Help!! Last year, someone on this board (I think...) had a >>> great bulletin board idea using the word "respect" with a >>> Bible verse to accompany each letter. I used it and loved >>> it last year, but apparently I didn't save the file to re- >>> do fot this year. Does this ring a bell to anyone?? Many >>> thanks.

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Cherie Ford I love it, however I work in a public school and I'm I'm not afraid to mention God or Jesus Christ at all but I do want to be respectful to others by displaying scripture that is inspirational and does not make others feel as though I am FORCING my belief upon them. Can you help? Thanks On 8/14/09, MSEnglish wrote: > Thank you so much! I am doin...See MoreI love it, however I work in a public school and I'm I'm not afraid to mention God or Jesus Christ at all but I do want to be respectful to others by displaying scripture that is inspirational and does not make others feel as though I am FORCING my belief upon them. Can you help? Thanks On 8/14/09, MSEnglish wrote: > Thank you so much! I am doing some last minute decorations. Last > year I hung this outside my classroom, and my neighbor and I > loved it. Have a great year! > > > On 8/14/09, certifiedteach wrote: >> Here it is: I posted it in my room last year, and had every >> student sign their name on the background paper in their best >> writing the first day of school. Stayed up all year in my 6th >> grade class. >> >> >> R ~Respond toward others in an appropriate manner as Christ >> would have you do. Each of you should look not only to your own >> interests, but also to the interests of others. Phil. 2:4 >> >> E ~Excellence is expected! Use the gifts God has given you! >> Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. >> I Cor. 10:31 >> >> S ~ Serve others. Each one should use whatever gift he has >> received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace >> in its various forms. I Peter 4:10 >> >> P ~ Pay attention and participate. Listen to advice and accept >> instruction, and in the end you will be wise. Prov. 19:20 >> >> E ~ Encourage, not discourage, others. Be devoted to one >> another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourself. >> Rom. 12:10 >> >> C ~ Come to class prepared to learn with all materials, a good >> attitude, and on time to lay a foundation for learning. Be >> prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and >> encourage – with great patience and careful instruction. II >> Timothy 2:4 >> >> T ~ Treat others as you would like to be treated. Take >> responsibility for your actions. Your attitude should be that >> of Christ Jesus. Phil. 2:5 >> >> >> >> >> >> On 8/14/09, MSEnglish wrote: >>> Help!! Last year, someone on this board (I think...) had a >>> great bulletin board idea using the word "respect" with a >>> Bible verse to accompany each letter. I used it and loved >>> it last year, but apparently I didn't save the file to re- >>> do fot this year. Does this ring a bell to anyone?? Many >>> thanks.

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Do I stand a chance?

by Spanish Teacher

Aug 19, 2009

Hello, I was wondering... I have sent in a resume to a school looking for a Spanish teacher. The school year has already started here, so the need is pretty high. My concern is that it is a Jewish school and I am not Jewish. Do I stand a chance to get hired? The advertisement did not say anything about preferring a certain religion. Also if I get a...See More

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Leah As a protestant, I worked at a Jewish child center with no problem. They probably will not ask you, but if they do, you could say something "My goal is to live a moral life and to treat the religion of others respectfully."

On 8/19/09, Spanish Teacher wrote: > Hello, > I was wondering... I have sent in a resume to a school > look...See More

Aug 20, 2009

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Sign Language Online for Students to Learn

by Paul

Aug 22, 2009

ASLdeafined is a program for anyone to learn sign language, including you and your students. Some of the features of ASLdeafined are:

1. Themed Lessons 2. Skill building activities and retention exercises 3. Personalized progress chart 4. Customizable dictionary and vocabulary bank 5. Deaf Culture and tips 6. Much, Much more

If yo...See More

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Afterschool Position 25$/hour 4 hours/week-Queens/Bronx NYC

by ENACT - nonprofit

Aug 24, 2009

Now Hiring Middle School – Afterschool Position 4 hours/week at $25/hour positions in Queens and The Bronx, NYC

*MS 399 in the Bronx (Spanish speaker a must, preferably with ELL middle school experience)

MS 8 in Jamaica, Queens.

Sessions will be 2 hours in length, twice weekly for 28 weeks (Mid-October 2009 through l...See More

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First Day a sign of how the year will go?/venting alert

by Old Faithful M.

Aug 24, 2009

This is the least smooth day I've had in over thirty years of teaching.

We only had half a day. There were only three new students and everyone else was returning from the grade before.

New students came from a private school. New students were boldly talking, talking back and lazy.... The laziness is somewhat understandable after...See More

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OFM On 2/16/10, Jean Bullock wrote: > Old Faithful, how are things going? Did things improve? > > > > On 8/30/09, Jean Bullock wrote: >> Don't know if you will return to this topic, but please keep >> us updated regarding the progress.

Ah,yes, I should report when things are going well,also. The class is still chall...See More

Feb 18, 2010

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Jean Bullock :-) NFM On 2/18/10, OFM wrote: > On 2/16/10, Jean Bullock wrote: >> Old Faithful, how are things going? Did things improve? >> >> >> >> On 8/30/09, Jean Bullock wrote: >>> Don't know if you will return to this topic, but please keep >>> us updated regarding the progress. > > Ah,yes, I should report ...See More

Feb 26, 2010

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IEP or Learning Profile software for middle school students

by David

Aug 24, 2009

I work at a private school serving students in the middle school with learning disabilities and need a template similar to an IEP to provide to teachers. However, since we are a private school we do not use IEP's so it doesn't make sense to use an IEP software-ugh Any ideas? Feedback appreciated.

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Ooii Well...I had to design my own. The first time you do it, it takes forever. But after that, it should be pretty quick.

I'm new this year, and my first is still in process, but I think once I have it all worked out, it'll work...

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Sep 6, 2009

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Voluntary salary reduction

by Helen

Aug 26, 2009

On Monday we received a letter from our principal stating that due to lower than expected enrollment and the resulting budget issues, we have all (staff, teachers-full and part time) been asked to take a voulntary pay cut. The amount we give up is to be decided by each of us, and we need to let the school know by Monday what our decision is. The on...See More

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penny On 9/08/09, Sara wrote: > It is stressful. The next step though will be to fire > teachers and increase class size. I much prefer a salary cut > to losing my job and benefits altogether. > I understand what you are going through. In april when we got our contracts, we were told all staff would be receiving 10% pay cuts. Naturally, we we...See MoreOn 9/08/09, Sara wrote: > It is stressful. The next step though will be to fire > teachers and increase class size. I much prefer a salary cut > to losing my job and benefits altogether. > I understand what you are going through. In april when we got our contracts, we were told all staff would be receiving 10% pay cuts. Naturally, we were very upset, since our salaries are not that high. We have alwyas had 2 of each grade, K-5, one pre- K. This year we have one K and one 1st grade. The year before the two Kclasses had 10 and 11 students and they said we couldn't do that agiain...luckily one was retiring and the other was ready for a change and took another job. It is very difficult...our first paycheck at this salary is on Sept. 30. It is interesting how your school handled it...it seems only right that all would do the same and no one would ask you to decide that. Our head also shared that she would not ask us to do something she was not willing to do herself. That was reassuring...I hope they will decide to show more leadership and resolve it. I am reassured that this is happening in other places, too, the economy, perhaps. > What I don't like is the 'voluntary at your discretion' - > that's a Horrible Way to go about it. Very poor choice. > Someone needs to go and tell them so. They need to take sound > leadership here and decide what amount of money they need > back. Divide that figure by employees and viola. > > If they can't do that, they're not exercising sound > leadership. And you got this in a letter??? I'm So sorry - > such a thing should have been done in a very different way. > You should have all been brought together as a school > community and some good speaker - the principal, a board > member explaining that times are hard and that we need to put > in place an across the board pay cut. Or then to say 'this is > voluntary but we implore you to do so for the sake of the > school." > > A letter?? Is there a faculty member of stature? Then now is > the time for that faculty member to call the faculty together > and ask the same and to tell everyone that she herself has > done this and to ask others to do what they can." > > After that no one will like doing it but it will be less > stressful. WE can get through this but someone needs to say > that aloud to your community - to offer hope and to guide > them to how to get through these times and the sacrifices we > all have to make to get through it. > > You could leave such a meeting feeling like a saint. We need > the same inspiring voices that got us through the Depression - > we don't need letters. > > >> On Monday we received a letter from our principal stating >> that due to lower than expected enrollment and the >> resulting budget issues, we have all (staff, teachers-full >> and part time) been asked to take a voulntary pay cut. The >> amount we give up is to be decided by each of us, and we >> need to let the school know by Monday what our decision is. >> The only person who will know what (or whether) we give up >> is the financial director. Our principal will not know who >> gave, and how much.If enough is not given up then there >> will be across the board pay decreases and layoffs. The pay >> decrease they are hoping for is 10% of each salary, so it >> is very significant. >> I am wondering if any of you are or have ever been in a >> similar situation and how everything is working out at your >> school. Needless to say, we are all scared and upset. It's >> difficult to teach and work under all of this stress. Any >> advice? Thanks.

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Helen They ended up making an across the board 8% cut. We did let a couple of teachers go at the end of last year, and a few others had their hours cut. I guess this is just the way it is these days, with the economy being what it is. Helen

On 9/20/09, penny wrote: > On 9/08/09, Sara wrote: >> It is stressful. The next step though will ...See MoreThey ended up making an across the board 8% cut. We did let a couple of teachers go at the end of last year, and a few others had their hours cut. I guess this is just the way it is these days, with the economy being what it is. Helen

On 9/20/09, penny wrote: > On 9/08/09, Sara wrote: >> It is stressful. The next step though will be to fire >> teachers and increase class size. I much prefer a salary cut >> to losing my job and benefits altogether. >> I understand what you are going through. In april when we got > our contracts, we were told all staff would be receiving 10% pay > cuts. Naturally, we were very upset, since our salaries are not > that high. We have alwyas had 2 of each grade, K-5, one pre- > K. This year we have one K and one 1st grade. The year before > the two Kclasses had 10 and 11 students and they said we > couldn't do that agiain...luckily one was retiring and the other > was ready for a change and took another job. It is very > difficult...our first paycheck at this salary is on Sept. 30. > It is interesting how your school handled it...it seems only > right that all would do the same and no one would ask you to > decide that. Our head also shared that she would not ask us to > do something she was not willing to do herself. That was > reassuring...I hope they will decide to show more leadership and > resolve it. I am reassured that this is happening in other > places, too, the economy, perhaps. >> What I don't like is the 'voluntary at your discretion' - >> that's a Horrible Way to go about it. Very poor choice. >> Someone needs to go and tell them so. They need to take sound >> leadership here and decide what amount of money they need >> back. Divide that figure by employees and viola. >> >> If they can't do that, they're not exercising sound >> leadership. And you got this in a letter??? I'm So sorry - >> such a thing should have been done in a very different way. >> You should have all been brought together as a school >> community and some good speaker - the principal, a board >> member explaining that times are hard and that we need to put >> in place an across the board pay cut. Or then to say 'this is >> voluntary but we implore you to do so for the sake of the >> school." >> >> A letter?? Is there a faculty member of stature? Then now is >> the time for that faculty member to call the faculty together >> and ask the same and to tell everyone that she herself has >> done this and to ask others to do what they can." >> >> After that no one will like doing it but it will be less >> stressful. WE can get through this but someone needs to say >> that aloud to your community - to offer hope and to guide >> them to how to get through these times and the sacrifices we >> all have to make to get through it. >> >> You could leave such a meeting feeling like a saint. We need >> the same inspiring voices that got us through the Depression - >> we don't need letters. >> >> >>> On Monday we received a letter from our principal stating >>> that due to lower than expected enrollment and the >>> resulting budget issues, we have all (staff, teachers-full >>> and part time) been asked to take a voulntary pay cut. The >>> amount we give up is to be decided by each of us, and we >>> need to let the school know by Monday what our decision is. >>> The only person who will know what (or whether) we give up >>> is the financial director. Our principal will not know who >>> gave, and how much.If enough is not given up then there >>> will be across the board pay decreases and layoffs. The pay >>> decrease they are hoping for is 10% of each salary, so it >>> is very significant. >>> I am wondering if any of you are or have ever been in a >>> similar situation and how everything is working out at your >>> school. Needless to say, we are all scared and upset. It's >>> difficult to teach and work under all of this stress. Any >>> advice? Thanks.

Sep 20, 2009

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American Sign Language

by ASL Teacher

Sep 1, 2009

A new online program for students has just surfaced. ASLdeafined is a program for anyone to learn sign language, including you and your students. Some of the features of ASLdeafined are:

1. Themed Lessons 2. Skill building activities and retention exercises 3. Personalized progress chart 4. Customizable dictionary and vocabulary bank 5. De...See More

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Sara On 9/01/09, ASL Teacher wrote: > A new online program for students has just surfaced. > ASLdeafined is a program for anyone to learn sign language, > including you and your students. Some of the features of > ASLdeafined are: > > 1. Themed Lessons > 2. Skill building activities and retention exercises > 3. Personalized progr...See More

Sep 1, 2009

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Lunch Blessing

by shanse

Sep 7, 2009

Hi. I was wondering if anyone sings a song for the lunch blessing each day? We have been singing 'God our father, God our father, once again, once again, we will ask the blessing, we will ask the blessing, aamen, aamen.' My first graders want something different as they think this is a baby song.lol

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Dale D After learning about Johnny Appleseed and seeing the Disney animated story (voiced by Dennis Day), my fourth graders quickly learned the theme song from it. Here are the words:

Oh, the Lord is good to me And so I thank the Lord For giving me the things I need The sun and the rain and the appleseed Oh, the Lord is good to me

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Sep 8, 2009

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Gracie Hello! and I am a 7th grade student, who does blessings befor lunch at our school. Ours is For Rosey Apples Juicy Plums, and yellow pears so sweet. For hips, and haws on bush and hedge, and flowers at our feet. For ears of corn all ripe and dry and colored leaves on trees we thank you god for such good gifts as these. Blessing's on our lunch/snack ...See More

Sep 29, 2009

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