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bkisbutchenuff · 12-10-2012, 04:12 AM

10 Days....We can do this. The year will be half over... all things considered, its gone by pretty quickly and seems to have gotten better recently.

This week - busy, busy, busy....Holiday Concert Thursday Night and more auditions Saturday...

Chancie · 12-10-2012, 05:08 AM

OH MY GOD. I don't want to go to work today.

spritzerJ · 12-10-2012, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Chancie

OH MY GOD. I don't want to go to work today.

Let's hold hands and go in together Chancie! I don't want to go either.

BK said only so many days until the holiday break and I still am not sure I am going to make it. Okay, I'll make it. I do each year.

I am spending too much time giving "required tests" and not enough time "teaching". When the testing/teaching balance gets out of whack I get a wee bit cranky. The vice principal was also condescending (telling me to not worry my pretty little head) and blatantly outrageous (and not to worry about accommodating students on the tests so much as the kids I am accommodating are the only ones with scores that show their true skill level. Well lady we use the scores for instructional planning and to judge our effectiveness). So I am not looking forward to interacting with her this week.

Again.... one day at a time. I will tell myself this. One day at a time.

bkisbutchenuff · 12-10-2012, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by spritzerJ

Let's hold hands and go in together Chancie! I don't want to go either.

BK said only so many days until the holiday break and I still am not sure I am going to make it. Okay, I'll make it. I do each year.

I am spending too much time giving "required tests" and not enough time "teaching". When the testing/teaching balance gets out of whack I get a wee bit cranky. The vice principal was also condescending (telling me to not worry my pretty little head) and blatantly outrageous (and not to worry about accommodating students on the tests so much as the kids I am accommodating are the only ones with scores that show their true skill level. Well lady we use the scores for instructional planning and to judge our effectiveness). So I am not looking forward to interacting with her this week.

Again.... one day at a time. I will tell myself this. One day at a time.

Testing demands are rediculous....its all about teaching to the test in 2012! Yes - one day at a time.

bkisbutchenuff · 12-10-2012, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Chancie

OH MY GOD. I don't want to go to work today.

Girrrrl - I'm with you! But its another day closer to some time away!!!! Hang in there!

lusciouskiwi · 12-11-2012, 08:55 PM

Teaching to the test? Why not just give the kids the answers? I know it's not you folks fault.

But it's so damn old-fashioned!

I have a

face ... just got a text from my (soon to be ex) district officer for Primary School English asking myself and my other two colleagues who are in her district, for our teachers' hours. Can you hear the HELL NO from where you are sitting? A) school was out Nov 9th and B) we're not Malaysian teachers and C) I'm probably almost the only one of my colleagues still in the country!

And yeah, I soooooo want (NOT) to bend over backwards for this woman after she led our project manager to believe that my teachers were complaining about me left right and centre. Whereas, what she was talking about was from the beginning of the year from one particular school with weak and unmotivated teachers. And then, the stupid project manager took that on board as gospel (because the district officer MUST be right of course) and I was forced to relocate or quit. And if I didn't relocate (after grovelling and whimpering I've been a bad bad bad girl and licking his arse), the project manager (British by the way) would make sure he had enough evidence to fire my arse.

Sorry. My blood is boiling.

MarquisdeShey · 12-11-2012, 09:05 PM

Oh my goodness! So many queers teachers

Yay!!!!

Just wanted to say... I am so proud of all of you. Just remember 8 days till break! If the kiddos are counting... so, am I!!

Martina · 12-11-2012, 09:16 PM

Field trip today. A museum visit, an IMAX movie, and a burger. It cost my colleague and I a bit, but I do think most of them enjoyed it. Then she and I had to go to a staff meeting.

I am pretty depressed. I think I am doing an OK job teaching, but I am caring less. It's depression.

If you have read the gun control thread, you know that one of my students was shot and killed just over a week ago.

My knee is killing me (arthritis). It was hard to function today at the museum, actually.

The trip was my idea. I set it up, did the paperwork, etc. But today, with my knee inflamed and my mood low, my colleague helped keep things running smoothly, for which I am grateful. I almost didn't have the energy to do what I needed to do.

After the staff meeting, I stayed and helped her write an IEP -- basically helped her use the web-based program we write them on.

The thing about this kind of sadness is that even if I don't care much, I still know what I should do and I can go through the motions.

Hopefully that will be enough until I start feeling things more again.

Martina · 12-13-2012, 02:47 AM

My job is a new one. I was supposed to have my post-first observation chat today, but my Asst Principal begged off till Friday. She did say that they were under no scheduling timeline with me and did a *wink wink,* which means that as far as they are concerned, I am someone they want to stay on. They still have time to change their minds, but so far, I am up to snuff. That's nice. Much better than not being.

But I had surprisingly little reaction to it. In part cause I am not surprised, but in part cause I just don't care. The truth is I like the job, and don't want to job hunt again this summer. So it's truly a good thing. I am just not feeling it.

bkisbutchenuff · 12-13-2012, 03:47 AM

I get the feeling that we are all ready for the break....While this has been an extremely challenging year for me, I see that's the case with many here...I have too many years invested to leave the profession - but how are they going to attract good - young - highly qualified educators into this field? The one career that affects our future in every way.....SAD!
Had another cut this week - a position I've had for years...it wasn't much of a supplement - but was compensation for a roll that takes several hours of my time every month. I have a feeling - they will find funding once they see the communication break down...
Today is concert day...they sounded pretty good yesterday...we will survive - but just not where we should be....
For general music - was told Tues. I would have the same folks I had the first weeks again after the holidays...not good! Besides the discipline issues they are inviting - I developed a 9 week curriculum - not an 18 week curriculum.
I will stop here - I could go on and on....

I am awake - the day has started -

6MORE DAYS...

Bring on the break!

12-10-2012, 04:12 AM	#1
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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	I get the feeling that we are all ready for the break....While this has been an extremely challenging year for me, I see that's the case with many here...I have too many years invested to leave the profession - but how are they going to attract good - young - highly qualified educators into this field? The one career that affects our future in every way.....SAD! Had another cut this week - a position I've had for years...it wasn't much of a supplement - but was compensation for a roll that takes several hours of my time every month. I have a feeling - they will find funding once they see the communication break down... Today is concert day...they sounded pretty good yesterday...we will survive - but just not where we should be.... For general music - was told Tues. I would have the same folks I had the first weeks again after the holidays...not good! Besides the discipline issues they are inviting - I developed a 9 week curriculum - not an 18 week curriculum. I will stop here - I could go on and on.... I am awake - the day has started - 6MORE DAYS... Bring on the break! __________________ BK "We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." Randy Pausch.

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Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,284 Times in 4,167 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Field trip today. A museum visit, an IMAX movie, and a burger. It cost my colleague and I a bit, but I do think most of them enjoyed it. Then she and I had to go to a staff meeting. I am pretty depressed. I think I am doing an OK job teaching, but I am caring less. It's depression. If you have read the gun control thread, you know that one of my students was shot and killed just over a week ago. My knee is killing me (arthritis). It was hard to function today at the museum, actually. The trip was my idea. I set it up, did the paperwork, etc. But today, with my knee inflamed and my mood low, my colleague helped keep things running smoothly, for which I am grateful. I almost didn't have the energy to do what I needed to do. After the staff meeting, I stayed and helped her write an IEP -- basically helped her use the web-based program we write them on. The thing about this kind of sadness is that even if I don't care much, I still know what I should do and I can go through the motions. Hopefully that will be enough until I start feeling things more again.

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Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,284 Times in 4,167 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	My job is a new one. I was supposed to have my post-first observation chat today, but my Asst Principal begged off till Friday. She did say that they were under no scheduling timeline with me and did a wink wink, which means that as far as they are concerned, I am someone they want to stay on. They still have time to change their minds, but so far, I am up to snuff. That's nice. Much better than not being. But I had surprisingly little reaction to it. In part cause I am not surprised, but in part cause I just don't care. The truth is I like the job, and don't want to job hunt again this summer. So it's truly a good thing. I am just not feeling it.