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bkisbutchenuff · 09-07-2012, 03:20 AM

Well...another week down. No changes on my end, but I'm making it work....just want my kids playing everyday!
Have a great Friday and an awesome weekend!

spritzerJ · 09-07-2012, 04:05 AM

BK that is an ambitious and fabulous plan. I hope you make it so you and the kids play everyday.

Work on my end is busy and good. Most of all it is the complicated communication loops that are slowing me down. Way down.

Chancie · 09-08-2012, 02:16 PM

Everything's been okay, though I am very tired.

It takes me time to get used to following a schedule.

I spent the morning grading papers and

I spent the afternoon doing dishes and laundry.

The kids started their practice soldering project, and

Three or four have working circuit boards.

I can see the delight in their faces and

I get to do it all over again when robotics meets.

Okay, I just reminded myself why I like my job.

spritzerJ · 09-08-2012, 04:48 PM

I was doing well on at work this week. Until Friday.

I know is it too much to ask to have 4 days in a row go well? looks like it. The vice principal who is working hard on "clearly defining" this year jacked a few of us around Friday. If she had just had a conversation with myself and the others she would have found we all had it covered. But flying off the handle is her MO and now the rest of us suffer.

My co worker (and favorite person there) is pretty sure that when she goes out on maternity leave in December she isn't coming back.

I think the clincher for me was the chair scratching the floor issue. A student has an adapted chair that goes everywhere for stability and positioning. When moved it scratches the wax. The solution of felt pads was too simple and now it must be moved with a wagon. Which the staff person must now juggle pulling the chair in the wagon and a mostly stable but wandering child.

See the hierarchy of concern... shiny floors then children

stephfromMIT · 09-09-2012, 09:31 PM

Was pleasantly surprised by the 1st batch of lab reports. These guyas are pretty good already.

Martina · 09-10-2012, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by spritzerJ

I think the clincher for me was the chair scratching the floor issue. A student has an adapted chair that goes everywhere for stability and positioning. When moved it scratches the wax. The solution of felt pads was too simple and now it must be moved with a wagon. Which the staff person must now juggle pulling the chair in the wagon and a mostly stable but wandering child.

See the hierarchy of concern... shiny floors then children

How does the parent feel about the extra attention being drawn to her/his child? Most of my parents would FREAK.

God, IA's have the worst fucking jobs sometimes.

spritzerJ · 09-10-2012, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martina

How does the parent feel about the extra attention being drawn to her/his child? Most of my parents would FREAK.

God, IA's have the worst fucking jobs sometimes.

Yes, other parents would freak. Not this kiddo's. And yes IA's do have it difficult at times. One of the great things about where I work is some freakishly talented IA's. The kids are very blessed and as a teacher I am sooo grateful.

bkisbutchenuff · 09-11-2012, 05:57 AM

Making this work...not easy - but I never give up on anything that truly means something to me!

Happy Tuesday!

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Chancie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: queer femme-inist Relationship Status: I'm lucky. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Western Mass Posts: 3,774 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,518 Thanked 14,540 Times in 2,744 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Everything's been okay, though I am very tired. It takes me time to get used to following a schedule. I spent the morning grading papers and I spent the afternoon doing dishes and laundry. The kids started their practice soldering project, and Three or four have working circuit boards. I can see the delight in their faces and I get to do it all over again when robotics meets. Okay, I just reminded myself why I like my job.

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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	I was doing well on at work this week. Until Friday. I know is it too much to ask to have 4 days in a row go well? looks like it. The vice principal who is working hard on "clearly defining" this year jacked a few of us around Friday. If she had just had a conversation with myself and the others she would have found we all had it covered. But flying off the handle is her MO and now the rest of us suffer. My co worker (and favorite person there) is pretty sure that when she goes out on maternity leave in December she isn't coming back. I think the clincher for me was the chair scratching the floor issue. A student has an adapted chair that goes everywhere for stability and positioning. When moved it scratches the wax. The solution of felt pads was too simple and now it must be moved with a wagon. Which the staff person must now juggle pulling the chair in the wagon and a mostly stable but wandering child. See the hierarchy of concern... shiny floors then children

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