I had a parent email me this morning and say that her daughter cries and doesn't want to come to school because our instructional aide is "mean to...
This is being considered in New Mexico and may pass next year.
10,000 for the year but if we run out they will give us 1,000 more. Although they will give you a hard time if you run out. We got a new copy...
No, I've been teaching for seven years. This is our first year with a much stricter principal. I don't know what to expect so I feel like I need...
I guess some of this stems from things that happened during the school year. There are two teachers who refused to do anything extra. They didn't...
I guess I just see that there are going to be a lot of changes and I feel like I need to contribute and be informed. I guess I'm somewhat...
This summer we have a new principal and she has called us in for several meetings this summer. They are optional of course since we aren't on...
I always wonder how this works. Is it usually someone you know who funds it? I was looking at musical instruments since our school no longer does...
I ended up getting a set of 6 on eBay for $20 like most of you had posted. I may end up with 5 to 6 groups so it was important to me to have that...
Do your schools use a Kindergarten Readiness Assessment? I am wondering what's available. My new P asked me for one and we have never done...
We have three levels: Level 1: base salary (bachelor's degree) $30,000 Level 2: 3 years experience, passed a state dossier $40,000 Level 3: 6...
I once had a student tell me she was being bullied because another student wouldn't share her snack. Sometimes the term is overused or people...
What about these? Along with the caddies you guys are talking about? http://www.reallygoodstuff.com/desktop-utility-holders/p/129213/
We do breakfast in the classroom and it's a great social time for us. I think it gets kids to calm down and get ready for the day.
I guess I don't necessarily want their supplies separated, just something that will hold all their supplies. I was actually looking at this deal...
I'm moving to kindergarten next year and have been desperately searching for a supply caddy. The traditional handle caddies don't seem to hold...
I can cite numerous articles if you need them on the importance of play in primary grades (contact me if you need them.) The reason we are seeing...
Parents can write a letter and it may be taken into consideration. If the parent is a district employee, then their request will be granted. I...
We are not allowed unpaid days. We accumulate the sick days over time and they are used for a variety of reasons. Basically, if you have the time...
No but you could in theory. Actually I use sick days over personal days since I don't have to give advanced notice for sick days.
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