Educators with PRIDE Unite

spritzerJ · 09-17-2012, 06:53 PM

So I am in such a mood about work.... I have a student that I work with. This student inappropriately touched another student. I reacted strongly in going to the vice principal to explain what happened and getting things in place so it doesn't happen again (umm... been trying to set up systems to avoid this exact problem only to be turned down a couple of times). I was told "we don't do punitive consequences at this school". WTF? really I think (with out being graphic here) may a missed recess is in order. AT LEAST.

Sheesh.... Don't get me started on the other inconsistencies of this day. I am happily sick tomorrow.

bkisbutchenuff · 09-20-2012, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by spritzerJ

So I am in such a mood about work.... I have a student that I work with. This student inappropriately touched another student. I reacted strongly in going to the vice principal to explain what happened and getting things in place so it doesn't happen again (umm... been trying to set up systems to avoid this exact problem only to be turned down a couple of times). I was told "we don't do punitive consequences at this school". WTF? really I think (with out being graphic here) may a missed recess is in order. AT LEAST.

Sheesh.... Don't get me started on the other inconsistencies of this day. I am happily sick tomorrow.

You CYA! You turned the info over to the Admin. If the child goes home and says something...its on them-not you!

bkisbutchenuff · 09-20-2012, 02:41 AM

Applies to my last two classes....I warned them to not put anyone weak in there today :/

spritzerJ · 09-20-2012, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bkisbutchenuff

You CYA! You turned the info over to the Admin. If the child goes home and says something...its on them-not you!

Thank you BK.... I was pretty upset. That another kid had this inappropriate experience. I made sure that admin called the victims family. That the teacher had a plan for the class community (she did and she rocks). We met as a team (without the vice principal) made a plan. It is tight on supervision (as much as they will let me) and actually got some things put in the kids plan the vice principal never lets us formalize.

Chancie · 09-20-2012, 05:22 AM

I'm feeling pretty blue and I really dread the long day stretching out in front of me. I'm sitting in my car in the parking lot at school, wondering why I never filed my emergency sub plans. I fear that I won't be able to manage my classes today.

Tommi · 09-20-2012, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Chancie

I'm feeling pretty blue and I really dread the long day stretching out in front of me. I'm sitting in my car in the parking lot at school, wondering why I never filed my emergency sub plans. I fear that I won't be able to manage my classes today.

Hope the stretch is short.
I don't know how to file an emergency sub plan, but I know they don't work from the car!.
IF you had filed that sub plan, MAYBE you could be here in Litte Rock for two of those long days.

Maybe next year?????

bkisbutchenuff · 09-20-2012, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Chancie

I'm feeling pretty blue and I really dread the long day stretching out in front of me. I'm sitting in my car in the parking lot at school, wondering why I never filed my emergency sub plans. I fear that I won't be able to manage my classes today.

Hope your day gets better Chancie! (((HUGS!)))

lusciouskiwi · 09-20-2012, 05:25 PM

FINALLY my local Board of Education primary school English person is going to do something about one of my teachers not coming to the party ... I guess Ministry of Education + key performance indicators did the trick. Plus, my zone manager said he'd visit the school next week. Never mind that I bought this issue up a month or so ago.

I spoke to one of my teachers yesterday, she hadn't heard of the latest craziness from the government/MOE about how to identify if a child is gay/lesbian (obviously transgender doesn't exist) - the telltale signs are fondness of tight, v-necked teeshirts and handbags = gay and fondness for female company = lesbian. Neverfuckingmind that girls/women spending time with each other is culturally appropriate for most of Asia! ARSEHATS!!!! But, at least this teacher (Muslim) rolled her eyes and said "aren't there more important things to worry about" and "they want girls to be spending all their time with boys is it?" She's a pretty cool teacher actually and have spent some time out of school with her.

And onwards ... today is Friday, classes won't start on time because of morning prayers in the "standard" public schools - never mind children and staff who aren't Muslim.

spritzerJ · 09-20-2012, 06:18 PM

Chancie... I do hope you find it in you to take a break if you need it. Maybe a humorous story will come your way! I'll try to share some of mine.

So.... I outed the narcoleptic acting student as a big ole faker. Sudden sleeping when asked to work or told not now to doing something he wants. He is now getting the ride of his life. Love it. Best part... He is doing it and doing it wonderfully.

I look forward to Friday.

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