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Because I teach at a tech school, and Students alternate shop and academics, I haven't seen some of my students since before February break. |
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What a great way to start the day! I received the two wall hangings below, along with a Congratulations card, from the parents of a student who participated in our Large Group Performance Evaluation.
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What a long week! Saturday I had several students participate in the ASO String Project....
https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/i...Higpe1ktUWaUXU From the program yesterday: 'The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra(ASO), in partnership with the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA), is pleased to bring the Middle School String Project to students and teachers in GMEA District 6. Students participated in sectionals and full orchestra rehearsals this morning and early afternoon, working on basic music concepts, instrument techniques and sight-reading, while preparing for today's concert. All students performing today were nominated by their school orchestra directors. Participating in today's ASO-GMEA String Project are over 200 students and teachers from 19 schools representinD Bibb, Clayton, Fayette, and Henry County school districts.' |
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A sure sign I'm tired and ready for this year to end....my counting has been corrected....I forgot the last day with students is a Thursday and the last day with the little darlings is also a half day....
SO..... 21 1/2! YES! |
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All hail the "We can't afford to pay you but you are a GREAT teacher" pink slip I got today! I love applying for new positions every year. It isn't even a teeny bit demoralizing.
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13 1/2 !
....some how I went from one more performance to 4 more....stress to the end.... But I promise to make up for it this summer !!!!! :D |
I didn't get a pink slip this year. I am sorry for those that did.
I resigned on my own. Life has me moving again. I am working the large application packets. One of the things I just love... not... about applying for jobs in Maine is that they are still on the paper system. Ugh.. this means mailing giant packets. I hope more jobs open up closer to where I'll be living. I'd really love a chance to teach and live in the same town. Still I am applying in places where there are incredibly small class sizes and maybe they won't mind that I have mostly special ed experience and don't want to do that anymore. After 14 years of keeping my distance maybe I am ready to settle into being that type of teacher. Who lives and works and is a part of the community. I'm sort of private and been one to keep my distance. But it would be so much simpler on The General if we worked in the same town. Easier morning routines, getting to school activities quicker (involving less time away from my own job). The list goes on and on. |
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!!!!!
"The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of their wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind." Khalil Gibran
I just want to say "Thank you" to all the teachers here as well as those I had over the years... It takes a very special person with a very special love to be a teacher...to pour your heart and soul into your students day after day despite the challenges and obstacles... You are all amazing! Thank You! |
Red is moving schools :-). She is finally getting out of the Title One School after 10 Years. She has loved being there but the time has come to get back to teaching. Time to get packing.
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Yet another first yesterday as this year of years comes to an end....
6 th grade is performing at PTSA tonight. I had an after school rehearsal until 5:15.....at 6:15 I'm sitting here with one student. No contact numbers worked....at 7:30 I had to call the police. I don't take children home....the officer asked the same questions I had...answers changed and were vague....he took the child home....it was quite upsetting seeing this nice student riding in the back of a patrol car... Even if the parents signals got crossed....don't ya think maybe around 7:00 or so you'd miss your child's presence???? I am sad for this child... SMH!!!!!! |
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Wow! BK you are almost done! I am so glad to hear you sounding positive about next school year. This year has been one you fought for. Congratulations!
I do hope things worked out for the nice boy who needed to be taken home. |
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It's official.... I will be the Co- Conductor of our counties Honor Orchestra for the 2013-2014 school year...I'm looking forward to it in many ways. I will be with motivated-above average students (at least musically), for once-not building my résumé (doing it for my satisfaction), and I will/can learn from an outstanding fellow educator.
The other conductor happens to be an ex of 11 yrs - a story in itself. It took me over 10 years to be in the same room with her without being nauseous. We broke up when she decided she was no longer a lesbian. Now we are great friends and mutual supporters. We feed off each other in an unique way....we agree on acceptable musicianship, quality, etc. We will make this group rock! Nonetheless- extra work , extra hours, but a most welcome distraction from the daily grind. 5 more - Lord willing, I can do this!.... |
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While I know next year will be no bed of roses - I at least have better ways of coping and can survive just about anything!!! |
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