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mrsd That must feel so great! Keep it up. Karen

Mar 13, 2016

Wise Guys Epilogue

by R.U.Kidding

Mar 12, 2016

Ok here's the solution which I used to enforce but have drifted away from:

Sit in teacher's chair with attendance sheet(s) in front of you.

Have students line up one table at a time and give you name so you can check off.

If planners are available, verify names; so much the better!

RU Kidding On 3/12/16, R.U.Kidding wrote: > Ok here's the solution which I used to enforce but have > drifted away from: > > Sit in teacher's chair with attendance sheet(s) in front of > you. > > Have students line up one table at a time and give you > name so you can check off. > > If planners are available, verify names; so muc...See More

Mar 12, 2016

Visitation rights

by Sam Foley

Mar 10, 2016

When regular teacher is gone, urchins think they have free movement.

Wrong. If I give permission to get h2o etc (one at a time),that flies.

Otherwise absolutely no visitation rights; stay in your chairs!

Did you see this in the news?

by pixie

Mar 9, 2016

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"Student, 16, who stole his teacher's phone, posted her nu de photos online and 'forced her to resign' is charged - but the school now blames HER for the whole incident."

I read a couple of news accounts of this and some of the details are unclear. Was her phone in her desk or on her desk? Was it locked or...See More

Ze Povinho On 3/09/16, pixie wrote: > [link removed];

Some things to prevent this at the school sites:

1. NEVER ever have ANY photos or written documents that can be deemed inappropriate or compromising or intimate-not in your briefcase, not in your purse, not in your car, and not in your phone. Ever. Remember....in the Regime, everythin...See MoreOn 3/09/16, pixie wrote: > [link removed];

Some things to prevent this at the school sites:

1. NEVER ever have ANY photos or written documents that can be deemed inappropriate or compromising or intimate-not in your briefcase, not in your purse, not in your car, and not in your phone. Ever. Remember....in the Regime, everything is fair game as far as searches are concerned. There are no such things as secrets or privacy. Once anyone gets hold of your so called private info, watch out. You don't have any compromising photos in your cel, right? You don't have your social number or address or financial info, right?

2. I have said this so many times but I will say this again...remember that in the Regime, guess who will be blamed if things go wrong...yes, you guessed it correctly.

3. Never, ever, ever, ever leave any valuables unattended. It does not matter if you are subbing at Rich People High or Dystopia Middle School. The temptation to permanently borrow aka steal can be too great to resist for some students.

4. Therefore, your cel never, ever leaves your pocket/purse for any reason.

5. Better yet, just bring the minimum to the site. I never bring anything other than my phone. No "bag of tricks." No briefcase, no laptop, no nothing. But if you insist on bringing stuff to the site, just bring things that you can afford to lose and that won't compromise your privacy or financial info if stolen or misplaced. Leave your credit cards and other not needed documents in the glove compartment of your vehicle. I have seen women who bring a full collection of credit cards, library cards, IDs and all that stuff in their wallets and purses. Do you really, really need to have all that stuff with you in the classroom? Can you afford to risk your privacy and financial integrity if your purse or wallet is stolen or lost? Just saying. Men...do you really need to bring a briefcase loaded with important info to the class?

Again, travel light. Just bring things that you can afford to lose...or don't bring anything at all.

4. I keep saying this over and over and over but here it goes again...in the Dictatorship aka school sites, NOBODY is your friend. Don't let your guard down even if the students or the military junta aka admins are friendly and welcoming. Those smiles and nice greetings and even the small talk mean absolutely nothing as far as you, the eternal outsider to the sites, are concerned. These are done just out of standard courtesy and protocol but no more. Just remember that you, the sub, can be banned by the principal who, weeks ago, was lauding your performance but now has found fault with you for not reading round robin at a class instead of reading in choral style. Seriously.

Ze

Mar 10, 2016

So Carolina teacher

by Suzanne R

Mar 9, 2016

The boy is bad enough and deserves to be expelled.

The only possible good that could come from this incident is that the teacher was exposed.

I would not want her teaching my children or even associating with them in public.

pixie My phone is always in my pocket and there is nothing embarrassing on it. But my point is that the phone is just one example of what a student could get into if they have no respect for the desk being a "teacher area." There may be items belonging to the teacher on or in the desk, such as confidential student information or even money. On ...See More

Mar 9, 2016

How to avoid kids making you look like a fool at the office

by Sam Foley

Mar 8, 2016

Today I sent one boy with the attendance to the office.

About 6 minutes 3 girls came back!

He handed it off to them for an unauthorized excursion.

Watch these connivers like a hawk!

pixie I totally know where you are coming from. We often do not know the kids, or who is dependable, yet we are responsible for keeping tabs on them as best we can. It can be quite challenging at times.

On 3/08/16, Sam Foley wrote: > Today I sent one boy with the attendance to the office. > > About 6 minutes 3 girls came back! > >...See More

Mar 8, 2016

1955 movie Blackboard Jungle

by Sam Foley

Mar 8, 2016

For anyone who has seen this movie starring Glenn Ford and Vic Morrow will know what I mean when I tell you that this was my 3rd period today.

Foul Language

by Suzanne R

Mar 4, 2016

Interesting that in the staff room of my main middle school only the female teachers curse: I don't.Also I usually send boys to office with referral for horsing around or throwing things.

Girls usually go for cursing.

BJ Another reason I avoid teacher lounges. I find it so distasteful. And in my case - it was two women. Educated men and women shouldn't have to resort to curse words.

On 3/04/16, Suzanne R wrote: > Interesting that in the staff room of my main middle school > only the female teachers curse: I don't.Also I usually send > boys to offi...See More

Mar 5, 2016

Tomorrow I start my last week of a long term sub job. The teacher still has to go to the doctor and get another MRI of her injured ankle, but hopefully all is healing well and she'll be able to come back. I've become very attached to the students and the paraprofessionals over the past 4 weeks. The staff at the school has been very welcoming. The p...See More

long term sub job

by Kathy

Feb 28, 2016

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Kathy I love this job. The kids really need the consistency as this is a classroom for primary students who are severely impacted by autism. I worked with this teacher 4 years ago. She took the job in the autism room and loves it. She has a para who is going to be a special education teacher. She told me it's more like co-teaching with him. I felt a bit ...See MoreI love this job. The kids really need the consistency as this is a classroom for primary students who are severely impacted by autism. I worked with this teacher 4 years ago. She took the job in the autism room and loves it. She has a para who is going to be a special education teacher. She told me it's more like co-teaching with him. I felt a bit better when she told me that. He is organized and takes care of the schedule and some of the Smartboard activities. I have become more comfortable with the schedule and we are sharing more and more. On Friday one of the specialists was asking him questions about one of the children and he directed her to me. That made me feel really good. I am loving this population. I had the opportunity to apply for the position when she did. I am pretty sure I'd still be teaching if I had the position (same paras or not). Kathy

On 3/05/16, pixie wrote: > I always enjoy subbing for the same teacher for multiple days > You almost feel like a "real" teacher. > > On 3/05/16, Kathy wrote: >> >> The teacher texted me yesterday and asked me to sub for >> her. She was released to return to work, but with several >> restrictions. HR needs to review those restrictions and >> decide if she can return to work. I am going back on >> Monday. Hopefully she will have an answer. Selfishly, I'd >> like to work next week. I am having my floors refinished >> and a new floor installed in my living room. I will be >> moving to the basement. I'd love to be able to go to work >> so I wouldn't have to be there during the sanding and >> hammering. Of course, I am sure there are other sub jobs I >> could take. >> Kathy >> >> On 2/28/16, Kathy wrote: >>> Tomorrow I start my last week of a long term sub job. The >>> teacher still has to go to the doctor and get another MRI >>> of her injured ankle, but hopefully all is healing well >>> and she'll be able to come back. I've become very >>> attached to the students and the paraprofessionals over >>> the past 4 weeks. The staff at the school has been very >>> welcoming. The principal gave a "Praise Jesus!" when I >>> told her I was coming back this coming week. If the >>> teacher cannot come back I will continue in the position. >>> The children are significantly impacted by autism and >>> need and experienced special ed teacher. They also need >>> consistency in programming. I figure Spring Break starts >>> on Good Friday, March 25th, so I can hang in there at >>> least until then. >>> Kathy

Mar 5, 2016