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  • LifesPilgrim
    LifesPilgrim Posts: 498 Member
    Wow, a little down time and we become chatty cathys. I talked earlier about my district going to a standardized curriculum. Well low and behold, the winter scores came back really low, our curriculum director was demoted the Monday after we got out of school.

    yes Virginia there is a santa clause!

    It will be interesting to see what happens when we get back to school next week.

    As for afternoon snacks, I keep a protein bar or make a protein shake to have about 3:00, that usually holds me until I eat supper around 6:30.
  • smantz
    smantz Posts: 3
    All I can say is 99% FF Popcorn is the best snack ever. You can eat a ton for not many calories. My favorite kind of snack!
  • megstar8686
    megstar8686 Posts: 22 Member
    :happy: hehe Teacher Support Group :happy: i :heart: this idea...

    I'm about to begin my very first year of teaching... Sh*tting myself to be quite honest. And when I get stressed I reach straight for the block of chocolate... so I'm thinking this group is going to be good for me, coz you all know how I'll be feeling!

    Any first day of school tips??

    Megs :smile:
  • LifesPilgrim
    LifesPilgrim Posts: 498 Member
    Take a deep breath and always remember your the adult in the room :laugh:

    Actually the best advice I was ever given was to treat the students the way you would want you onw chilcren to be treated, and have the same expectations from them you would have for your own children. It hasn't led me wrong yet!

    Good luck, and use all the resources you possibly can.
  • bluenote
    bluenote Posts: 2,930
    Ah, the first day of teaching. Soooo long ago! Be confident (like I am sure you are!) and greet them all at the door each morning. :happy: Know that your colleagues are always good resources. Constantly reevaluate. Stay calm and know that no matter what happens, we all make mistakes. Don't be too hard on yourself (although no one ever takes this advice). :flowerforyou: Good luck and have fun!!!

    :heart: :heart: :heart: SNOW DAY TODAY WOOO HOOO :heart: :heart: :heart:
  • Georg
    Georg Posts: 1,728 Member
    Take a deep breath and always remember your the adult in the room :laugh:

    Actually the best advice I was ever given was to treat the students the way you would want you onw chilcren to be treated, and have the same expectations from them you would have for your own children. It hasn't led me wrong yet!

    Good luck, and use all the resources you possibly can.

    This is great advice. And always ask your coworkers. Chances are many of them have been through a similar situation & can be of help - whether it's school specific or kid related or just looking for reassurance.
    :bigsmile:
    Oh - and have fun!
    :bigsmile:
  • Georg
    Georg Posts: 1,728 Member
    I had the best conversation with a 2nd grader who is learning English today:
    him-"Teacher, how much money do they get at the school?"
    me-"What do you mean? Who?"
    him-"How much money for the school people?"
    me-"Do you mean for working at the school?"
    him-"Yes."
    me-"It depends on what you do when you work at the school, but sometimes they give you THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR WORKING HERE!"
    :love:
    him-"WOW, Teacher! I can't wait to be a teacher, too!"
    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • bluenote
    bluenote Posts: 2,930
    How cute!
  • Mickie17
    Mickie17 Posts: 559 Member
    I had the best conversation with a 2nd grader who is learning English today:
    him-"Teacher, how much money do they get at the school?"
    me-"What do you mean? Who?"
    him-"How much money for the school people?"
    me-"Do you mean for working at the school?"
    him-"Yes."
    me-"It depends on what you do when you work at the school, but sometimes they give you THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR WORKING HERE!"
    :love:
    him-"WOW, Teacher! I can't wait to be a teacher, too!"
    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    It's moments like those that keep me teaching!!!! :)
  • LifesPilgrim
    LifesPilgrim Posts: 498 Member
    Thank you for sharing. That really made my day today!!! :flowerforyou:
  • jchapple
    jchapple Posts: 26
    Hi, I'm new to this thread. I teach in the UK and I teach Receprtion/Year 1 (5-6yearsold in their 2nd year of school).
    We've just had some 'snow days' - and there is h*ll to pay, LOL. Some parents in our Education Authority have started a petition to get schools to NOT close for half term holiday (5 days in february) to make the time up.
    The daft thing is - this is the first time school has closed for snow in the last 11 years - we just don't get the weather! :D

    Some people need to get a life :D
  • phoebe2488
    phoebe2488 Posts: 106 Member
    I am a middle school special ed teacher and hate the days when there are "goodies" in the lounge. I am not going to be a victim to them anymore! LOL I am hoping to lose the weight I have put on over the last 9 years! I am ready to be healthy and keep this going. I love tracking my calories so much better than I ever enjoyed Weight Watchers (I would always get so frustrated). My husband and I are both using the app for our Ipods and hoping to peel off the weight together. I think teachers can always use the support! It is stressful being a teacher! Good luck to everyone!!!
  • lisawest
    lisawest Posts: 798 Member
    Hi, I'm new to this thread. I teach in the UK and I teach Receprtion/Year 1 (5-6yearsold in their 2nd year of school).
    We've just had some 'snow days' - and there is h*ll to pay, LOL. Some parents in our Education Authority have started a petition to get schools to NOT close for half term holiday (5 days in february) to make the time up.
    The daft thing is - this is the first time school has closed for snow in the last 11 years - we just don't get the weather! :D

    Some people need to get a life :D

    Wow, 5 days off in February. I am SOOO jealous! We don't get our break until the end of March:cry:

    Being from Kansas, USA, we have snow days built into our calendar every year. We are hoping to NOT use any so that we can get out of school for summer break a week early:laugh: So far our district has missed the bad stuff (knocking on wood).


    Phoebe, I am right there with you on the treats! Tomorrow is going to be rough. We have in-service and we're having a pot luck lunch. *sigh* The district is providing chili, and we're all supposed to bring something to go with it. What gets me is that we just started a district wide biggest loser challenge. When I asked if nutrition info was going to be provided for the chili (only half kidding), they all just laughed like it was a good joke. My contribution to the meal is a veggie tray. That way, if anything is left over, at least I know it will get eaten at home!:laugh:
  • jchapple
    jchapple Posts: 26
    I love half term, you really need it and the kids are on their knees, esp the long push from September to Christmas. We get 6 weeks in the Summer, but after a week, it's as though you've never been away......
  • bluenote
    bluenote Posts: 2,930
    I would LOVE a half term holiday! Jealous! :tongue:
    I am in St. Louis, MO, USA, and we get a week at the end of March. Looking forward to it already! LOL
  • Georg
    Georg Posts: 1,728 Member
    :glasses: :glasses: :glasses:
    I made it through my eval today!
    :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
  • smithiekat
    smithiekat Posts: 112 Member
    Hey all

    I've been in and out of MFP for a while, but am currently getting my master of arts in teaching and my student teaching begins tomorrow and runs through april! i'll be teaching high school biology and physical science, though i'm a physicist by trade.

    I'll pop in with what free time I have (not much!). Just wanted to say hi to the teachers on MFP!
  • bluenote
    bluenote Posts: 2,930
    :glasses: :glasses: :glasses:
    I made it through my eval today!
    :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

    woohoooo Georg!!! Congrats!!! :flowerforyou:
  • aam_84
    aam_84 Posts: 46
    I want to know if anyone has done the 30 day shred and if they know how many calories are burned during this workout. I have just started level 2 and would like to enter it in my exercise log but not sure what to put it as;)
    Please help.
  • mbrownks77
    mbrownks77 Posts: 137
    I am not technically a teacher but I am a paraeducator! Does this qualify? I would love to join!
  • iRun4wine
    iRun4wine Posts: 5,126
    Very tough day today dealing with an exhausting, button-pusher who is smart but admits that he just doesn't care. It's pretty clear that Mom is in agreement with him- she doesn't care either. It's like banging my head against the wall... :sad:
  • iRun4wine
    iRun4wine Posts: 5,126
    Actually the best advice I was ever given was to treat the students the way you would want you onw chilcren to be treated, and have the same expectations from them you would have for your own children. It hasn't led me wrong yet!

    Great advice... similar to the best advice I've received:
    Parents send the best kids that they've got to school each day. They don't have better, smarter, more attentive kids hiding at home.

    It's a little bit hard to describe, but I hope that makes sense :huh:
  • MrsEmmons
    MrsEmmons Posts: 1
    Hi,
    I just finished up my credential program, and am subbing until I can find full time work. I need some motivation and somewhere to keep myself accountable for losing weight.
    I'd love to join this group!
    Right now my goal is to lose 25 pounds.
  • smithiekat
    smithiekat Posts: 112 Member
    I want to know if anyone has done the 30 day shred and if they know how many calories are burned during this workout. I have just started level 2 and would like to enter it in my exercise log but not sure what to put it as;)
    Please help.

    I recorded it as "circuit training"
  • Georg
    Georg Posts: 1,728 Member
    Very tough day today dealing with an exhausting, button-pusher who is smart but admits that he just doesn't care. It's pretty clear that Mom is in agreement with him- she doesn't care either. It's like banging my head against the wall... :sad:
    :flowerforyou:
    Hang in there!
    Tomorrow will be a whole new ball game.
    :huh: :huh: :huh: :huh:
    You just never know. :wink:
  • aam_84
    aam_84 Posts: 46
    Thank you very much!
  • LifesPilgrim
    LifesPilgrim Posts: 498 Member
    Being from Kansas, USA, we have snow days built into our calendar every year. We are hoping to NOT use any so that we can get out of school for summer break a week early So far our district has missed the bad stuff (knocking on wood).

    In South Florida we actually have days built in for Hurricane season. During the cold snap, we had kids asking for cold weather days, it was too cold for school (our highs were in the 50"s) :laugh:
  • LMS3386
    LMS3386 Posts: 16
    Hello all! I am so excited to have found this group. I just graduated last year and there are literally NO teaching jobs where I am (Long Island, NY), but I was lucky enough to have gotten a permanent building substitute job at a K-5 elem. school. I absolutely love it, but I have learned to avoid the faculty room because of all the sweets!
  • FabulousFifty
    FabulousFifty Posts: 1,575 Member
    Hello fellow teachers!
    I am so glad to find this forum. I try to avoid walking in that lounge and make sure I bring an apple or something healthy to snack on after my teaching schedule is over. Leaving on time and getting exercise in during the week is my challenge. Bit of an over-achiever here. Has anyone tried the free video workouts on prevention.com? They are great and the price is right! Here is the link:

    http://www.prevention.com/health/news-voices/videos

    Have a great weekend!
  • bluenote
    bluenote Posts: 2,930
    I am not technically a teacher but I am a paraeducator! Does this qualify? I would love to join!

    Absolutely! Welcome! :flowerforyou:

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