tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post115396583186576070..comments2024-03-16T14:54:12.445-04:00Comments on History Is Elementary: Welcome To My MessEHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964668210604436937noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1154391146477653232006-07-31T20:12:00.000-04:002006-07-31T20:12:00.000-04:00We have several loose ends still at our school, bu...We have several loose ends still at our school, but you know, it's really amazing how quick everything gets up to speed. We usually worry for nothing.EHThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964668210604436937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1154357757846671912006-07-31T10:55:00.000-04:002006-07-31T10:55:00.000-04:00As a teacher in a brand new school with a brand ne...As a teacher in a brand new school with a brand new room... I am finding myself in panic mode hoping things will be there. So far, no teacher's desk, computer, or tables. All things should come in over the next two weeks. We start on the 14th of August here.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait though. Heading into school over the next two days for meetings on Advisory and registration for kids. 2006 is going to be a great year!Duezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13297380628744711569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1154313086923572512006-07-30T22:31:00.000-04:002006-07-30T22:31:00.000-04:00Holy Cow! Your room looks like mine at the beginn...Holy Cow! Your room looks like mine at the beginning of each year as I drag out things from their hiding places and drag in the things I had to take home. Good luck in being ready! It takes a lot...we all know.HappyChyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00586840416488114845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1154269985059006562006-07-30T10:33:00.000-04:002006-07-30T10:33:00.000-04:00I actually chuckled out loud as I read your commen...I actually chuckled out loud as I read your comment <BR/>Californiateacherguy. Yes, I'm still shoveling my way through the ____ in my room, and I've taken a quiet break over the weekend since my school year will begin on Monday.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for making me smile.EHThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964668210604436937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1154197713917218792006-07-29T14:28:00.000-04:002006-07-29T14:28:00.000-04:00Good day, EHT! Since it's Saturday and you haven't...Good day, <STRONG>EHT</STRONG>! Since it's Saturday and you haven't posted since Wednesday, I'm assuming you are still shoveling your way through the aftermath of the mini-hurricane that seems to have plowed through your room over the summer. Good luck in bringing order out of the chaos!CaliforniaTeacherGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03765655907043136511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1154179383623948422006-07-29T09:23:00.000-04:002006-07-29T09:23:00.000-04:00Dennis, our state legislature discussed mandated t...Dennis, our state legislature discussed mandated the same start date all across the state but it didn't get that far. Many of our systems have adopted a calendar like ours and I really like it. We have Labor Day off, a week in October (this year I think it has been adjusted to just two days), a week at Thanksgiving, and for the past two years we have had three weeks at Christmas. This year our "Winter" holiday break will actually be two weeks. Three was too much...we'd rather have other days spread out during the second half of the year. Our calendar this year does that, and we are still out before Memorial Day. The one bad thing is it is still sooooo hot in August and our 15 minutes of recess kills me and the kids. <BR/><BR/>Bellezza, our fourth and fifth grades change classes. This began a few years ago when Georgia began the reform process. My school led the way in our county....we were one of the first and I love it. I'm middle grades certified (4-8) with concentrations in LA and SS, and my adm. caught on real fast that I know my history. <BR/><BR/>I don't know if changing classes would work for the little ones....we have to go over procedures, procedures, procedures during the first few days to get them used to having 3-4 teachers. I have seen situations where lower grade teachers team team and divide the content according to their strengths. You know, that was the original purpose of this blog...to reach out to those lower grade teachers that don't know the ins and outs of teaching social studies....and no, I don't mind if you link to me. Links make me do the happy dance!<BR/><BR/>Chance, thank you for your kind words about teachers. Yes, we put up with unimaginable &*(% most of the time and the majority of the people out there that makes the policy don't understand. I grumble all the time so I don't know how selfless I am. <BR/><BR/>Sam, your site on the Great Depression looks interesting....however, is there really any "easy" place to teach these days? Thanks for commenting and come back soon!EHThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964668210604436937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1154162480149315132006-07-29T04:41:00.000-04:002006-07-29T04:41:00.000-04:00You guys have it easy in the USA.Here in England w...You guys have it easy in the USA.<BR/>Here in England we have about 5 weeks summer holiday and dont get to enjoy much of it as half of it is spent cleaning up the mess from last year anf the other half is spent preparing for next year.<BR/>Perhaps I should move and teach in America...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1154152596936703512006-07-29T01:56:00.000-04:002006-07-29T01:56:00.000-04:00God bless public school teachers and their selfles...God bless public school teachers and their selflessness. Good luck!Chancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226145896576592193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1154098309420105762006-07-28T10:51:00.000-04:002006-07-28T10:51:00.000-04:00p.s. I hope that it is okay with you if I add you ...p.s. I hope that it is okay with you if I add you to the links in my blog.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1154097574518602422006-07-28T10:39:00.000-04:002006-07-28T10:39:00.000-04:00It must be fun to focus on teaching one or two sub...It must be fun to focus on teaching one or two subjects. How did it come about that you mainly teach history?<BR/><BR/>I teach third grade, and am "Master of All." I hope. I mean, I teach Reading, Writing, Math, Spelling, Science, Soc. St. and try my best to make it deep and interesting to everyone. I love how the room develops into a family of sorts, but I often wonder how much more deeply we could explore ONE subject.<BR/><BR/>I feel your anxiety about preparing one's room. It doesn't matter how long one teaches, there's always that question in the pit of your stomach, "Will I be ready in time?" Every year, I set up less and less.<BR/><BR/>I hope that this year I don't have the dream where I've come to school the first day and NOTHING is ready. Talk about a nightmare...Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1154092274811694912006-07-28T09:11:00.000-04:002006-07-28T09:11:00.000-04:00July 31st?!?!? We've been out since about the sam...July 31st?!?!? We've been out since about the same time you have, but our state legislature passed a law saying we can't start classes until after Labor Day (another fine example of the public "demanding high standards"). When do you guys start classes? And what breaks do you get during the school year?Dennis Fermoylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16066942564308377074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1154022916308434152006-07-27T13:55:00.000-04:002006-07-27T13:55:00.000-04:00Gaaack ! I don't want to think about getting my ...Gaaack ! I don't want to think about getting my room ready for school....YET. Have fun with it!Dan Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397636504405471939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1154005625324617042006-07-27T09:07:00.000-04:002006-07-27T09:07:00.000-04:00We have been out since May 26th. We had 8 weeks. ...We have been out since May 26th. We had 8 weeks. I feel like two more weeks would be in order but I don't make the decisions.<BR/><BR/>We don't leave our rooms like this either. Last Thursday everything you see was shoved to the front of the room with absolutely nothing in the back half. I've moved everything to spread it out as I attempt to get it all together. <BR/><BR/>I guess out here in the blogging world I'm one of the first to go back to school. Everyone can use my posts to get back in the mood.EHThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964668210604436937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1154001988725747552006-07-27T08:06:00.000-04:002006-07-27T08:06:00.000-04:00Holy Jeepers! What day did you get out? I have n...Holy Jeepers! What day did you get out? I have nearly a month before I have to go back (8/24 is our first in-service).<BR/><BR/>I can't believe they let you leave your room like that. We have to pack up nearly to the point of being ready to move at a moment's notice. I hate that they give us just a few days to "move back in" and then fill up that time with stupid meetings.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with the start of the year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com