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bkisbutchenuff · 06-04-2013, 05:03 AM

bkisbutchenuff · 06-04-2013, 05:06 AM

spritzerJ · 06-04-2013, 07:06 AM

The end of another school year is beginning. We have 2.5 short weeks left to enjoy, celebrate and grow some more. At the end of the year I am leaving a building I don't like working in but some fabulous students. I've made some work and personal friends, learned so much and witnessed the blossoming of fantastic learners. Sure the "leaders" or administration of the building has frustrated me endlessly. Luckily the kids way out number the grown ups!

I can't stop smiling when I look at the 2nd graders and their grace. The determination, comfort and inquisitiveness is inspiring.

sis · 06-04-2013, 07:26 AM

One month today, at this very moment, I'll be on a plane jetting over the Pacific on my way to Manitoba for my summer break. I'm counting the days! lolol Working as I do, I believe I have a different type of stress in the teaching field. However, I don't think I have quite as much paperwork. lolol For all of us who are winding up their school year - have a great break. For those of us on the last stretch - there IS a light at the end of the tunnel! Have a great week!

Deb

bkisbutchenuff · 06-05-2013, 03:39 AM

bkisbutchenuff · 06-09-2013, 10:52 PM

Martina · 06-10-2013, 04:03 PM

It's over. Thank god. Mounds of paperwork AND we had to pack up our classrooms because we are moving to another site (nearby). Our registrar walked off the job about a month before the end and had been screwing up before, so the paperwork was a bigger nightmare than I gather it typically is. It truly was a nightmare.

The blessing was we had a full week to do all this after the last class. I have never taught anywhere that gave you that. But we have extra paperwork because of the nature of the work, so that's why.

It was a hard year, but a good one. Lots of successes. One heartbreaking loss.

I got recognized at the end of the year for my work with a group of students. It was during an alt ed meeting where others were being recognized too. But it felt good. I happened to sit beside my boss at the retirement lunch for a couple of staff members the next day, and she told me how pleased she was with my work. She had already given me the best evaluation I have ever gotten.

And I like her too. She was pro-active a couple of times when my students weren't getting services that they are entitled too. That's rare in an administrator. And I like the teachers I work with. I think the job is a keeper. I am just not in love with where I live, but there are summers and breaks. And I might end up moving to the coast and commuting. I am still debating it. I don't know. Someone in my chosen family just had a baby. And being near where the baby is (which is also near work) appeals.

Anyway, wow. WOW. There is no minimizing how tough the end of the year is, is there? You work hard all year, but you forget how hard you actually CAN work until June approaches.

bkisbutchenuff · 06-11-2013, 09:08 PM

Its summertime!

bkisbutchenuff · 06-11-2013, 09:15 PM

06-04-2013, 05:03 AM	#1
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06-04-2013, 05:06 AM	#2
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sis Diva! How Do You Identify?: StoneFemme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her Relationship Status: Content! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada! Posts: 322 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,174 Thanked 1,403 Times in 296 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	One month today, at this very moment, I'll be on a plane jetting over the Pacific on my way to Manitoba for my summer break. I'm counting the days! lolol Working as I do, I believe I have a different type of stress in the teaching field. However, I don't think I have quite as much paperwork. lolol For all of us who are winding up their school year - have a great break. For those of us on the last stretch - there IS a light at the end of the tunnel! Have a great week! Deb __________________ Oh! Please do not touch me! Oh! Please do not touch! Oh! Please do not! Oh! Please do! Oh! Please! Oh!

06-05-2013, 03:39 AM	#5
bkisbutchenuff PPoA - Southern Gentle Butch How Do You Identify?: BOI/Butch/Daddy Preferred Pronoun?: she, her, he, him, handsome, Daddy Relationship Status: Single. 😉 Join Date: May 2011 Location: GA Posts: 2,398 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 14,071 Thanked 10,845 Times in 2,247 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	__________________ BK "We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." Randy Pausch.

06-09-2013, 10:52 PM	#6
bkisbutchenuff PPoA - Southern Gentle Butch How Do You Identify?: BOI/Butch/Daddy Preferred Pronoun?: she, her, he, him, handsome, Daddy Relationship Status: Single. 😉 Join Date: May 2011 Location: GA Posts: 2,398 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 14,071 Thanked 10,845 Times in 2,247 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	__________________ BK "We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." Randy Pausch.

06-04-2013, 07:06 AM	#3
spritzerJ Timed Out - Permanent How Do You Identify?: Queer (gender), female (biological marker) Preferred Pronoun?: she will work as a default. Relationship Status: engaged to jac until 8/10/14 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 3,154 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,307 Thanked 15,802 Times in 2,905 Posts Rep Power: 0	The end of another school year is beginning. We have 2.5 short weeks left to enjoy, celebrate and grow some more. At the end of the year I am leaving a building I don't like working in but some fabulous students. I've made some work and personal friends, learned so much and witnessed the blossoming of fantastic learners. Sure the "leaders" or administration of the building has frustrated me endlessly. Luckily the kids way out number the grown ups! I can't stop smiling when I look at the 2nd graders and their grace. The determination, comfort and inquisitiveness is inspiring.

06-10-2013, 04:03 PM	#7
Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,283 Times in 4,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	It's over. Thank god. Mounds of paperwork AND we had to pack up our classrooms because we are moving to another site (nearby). Our registrar walked off the job about a month before the end and had been screwing up before, so the paperwork was a bigger nightmare than I gather it typically is. It truly was a nightmare. The blessing was we had a full week to do all this after the last class. I have never taught anywhere that gave you that. But we have extra paperwork because of the nature of the work, so that's why. It was a hard year, but a good one. Lots of successes. One heartbreaking loss. I got recognized at the end of the year for my work with a group of students. It was during an alt ed meeting where others were being recognized too. But it felt good. I happened to sit beside my boss at the retirement lunch for a couple of staff members the next day, and she told me how pleased she was with my work. She had already given me the best evaluation I have ever gotten. And I like her too. She was pro-active a couple of times when my students weren't getting services that they are entitled too. That's rare in an administrator. And I like the teachers I work with. I think the job is a keeper. I am just not in love with where I live, but there are summers and breaks. And I might end up moving to the coast and commuting. I am still debating it. I don't know. Someone in my chosen family just had a baby. And being near where the baby is (which is also near work) appeals. Anyway, wow. WOW. There is no minimizing how tough the end of the year is, is there? You work hard all year, but you forget how hard you actually CAN work until June approaches.

06-11-2013, 09:08 PM	#8
bkisbutchenuff PPoA - Southern Gentle Butch How Do You Identify?: BOI/Butch/Daddy Preferred Pronoun?: she, her, he, him, handsome, Daddy Relationship Status: Single. 😉 Join Date: May 2011 Location: GA Posts: 2,398 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 14,071 Thanked 10,845 Times in 2,247 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Its summertime! __________________ BK "We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." Randy Pausch.

06-11-2013, 09:15 PM	#9
bkisbutchenuff PPoA - Southern Gentle Butch How Do You Identify?: BOI/Butch/Daddy Preferred Pronoun?: she, her, he, him, handsome, Daddy Relationship Status: Single. 😉 Join Date: May 2011 Location: GA Posts: 2,398 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 14,071 Thanked 10,845 Times in 2,247 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	__________________ BK "We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." Randy Pausch.