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Post by huskergal on May 9, 2023 15:28:14 GMT
What does your building do for teacher?
I am trying to get back on track eating healthy. I have been out of control as of late. It is Teacher Appreciation Week and Sunday is Mother's Day. (We are going out for brunch.)
This is what the building is doing for us.
Wear jeans all week!
Monday: Gift card (mine is to a coffee shop)
Tuesday: Snack Cart
Wednesday: Building moms provide lunch
Thursday: Popcorn Bar
Friday: Krispy Kreme donuts and coffee
I love that the admins do nice things for us, but I would rather have a 15 minute early out than unhealthy food every day.
My willpower is at 0.
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Post by monklady123 on May 9, 2023 16:34:04 GMT
I'm just the sub so I'm not sure what the admin are doing, except for little "swag bags". And those seem to be filled with junky Oriental Trading- type things (I'm quoting a teacher when I use the word "junky") -- opinion seems to be that even a small gift card to Starbucks would have been more useful than junk that will just get thrown away. Also, that opinion is colored by the fact that the principal is in hot water now with most teachers for several reasons.  But, the PTA has some food event every day, and happily for me I'll be there for four of the five days.  Yesterday was breakfast, with both healthy and unhealthy stuff. lol. I had yogurt and fruit, and a donut.  I figure the fruit canceled out the unhealthy donut. Right? Not sure what today is because I'm not subbing. Tomorrow is lunch from a Greek restaurant, Thursday is make your own acai bowls from my favorite smoothie bowl place, and I forget what Friday will be. I'm subbing on Thursday and Friday in 1st grade, and not only are we making Mother's Day things, but we also have a school concert on Friday. I love the concerts but not quite so much when I'm tasked with keeping 25 1st graders quiet and attentive. lol Here’s a photo of the fruit yesterday. Isn’t it gorgeous? There were four or five trays like this, plus all the other breakfast things.  |
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Post by Merge on May 9, 2023 16:36:43 GMT
I have no idea as I was left off the annual email that tells us what's happening for Teacher
Appreciation Week. I really wish I knew what I did to my principal to merit this treatment.
Normally it's a lot of food, though, so probably better I don't know.
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Post by huskergal on May 9, 2023 16:51:29 GMT
OMG! That fruit looks amazing. I would be so happy with that.
Merge: I'm sorry!
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Post by auntkelly on May 9, 2023 17:23:48 GMT
I have no idea as I was left off the annual email that tells us what's happening for Teacher Appreciation Week. I really wish I knew what I did to my principal to merit this treatment. Normally it's a lot of food, though, so probably better I don't know. That's so unprofessional and petty on the principal's part. |
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Post by The Great Carpezio on May 9, 2023 20:14:52 GMT
So, for some reason, the district just does a general staff appreciation ---it was last week. I don't know why they do it that way. Weird.
- Wednesday: the Student Council served a grab-and-go breakfast (Sam's Club/Costco pastries, grapes, small KIND bars, Juice/Starbucks mini cold coffee/coffee. It was grab-and-go because we had to have our PLC meeting, as usual, that went up to ten minutes before school starts.
- Friday: Building admin does annual ice cream floats during lunch. I don't eat ice cream (usually) due to dairy/dietary issues.
This week so far: - Monday: A local bank delivered cookies to our staff area
- Monday: A thankful email from building admin
- Today: nothing...oh, I saw a local carwash threw a coupon on a shelf in the mail area.
I would imagine the elementary schools have more going on there.
ETA: Last week social media posted a couple memes and there was one this week too--thanking us all. (Can you sense my mildy bitter tone?)
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Post by Merge on May 9, 2023 20:15:52 GMT
I have no idea as I was left off the annual email that tells us what's happening for Teacher Appreciation Week. I really wish I knew what I did to my principal to merit this treatment. Normally it's a lot of food, though, so probably better I don't know. That's so unprofessional and petty on the principal's part. Yesterday she made a general announcement that I wasn’t in the building (hadn’t shown up) at 7:35 when she does announcements, so there likely wouldn’t be music that day. My first class is at 8:55. I get there around 8:30. My schedule is posted on the school sharepoint and on my door. It hasn’t changed. I have never in my life just failed to show up for work. The poor secretary had to call all my classes when I came to sign in and tell them there *would* be music. I’m starting to think she’s just losing it entirely. I also want to know why she was looking for me at 7:30. My room is not next to the office so she had to make an effort. There was a nice lunch for us in the breakroom today, but I didn’t know until I went down there to make some copies. 😂 |
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Post by Bridget in MD on May 9, 2023 20:24:25 GMT
That's so unprofessional and petty on the principal's part. Yesterday she made a general announcement that I wasn’t in the building (hadn’t shown up) at 7:35 when she does announcements, so there likely wouldn’t be music that day. My first class is at 8:55. I get there around 8:30. My schedule is posted on the school sharepoint and on my door. It hasn’t changed. I have never in my life just failed to show up for work. The poor secretary had to call all my classes when I came to sign in and tell them there *would* be music. I’m starting to think she’s just losing it entirely. I also want to know why she was looking for me at 7:30. My room is not next to the office so she had to make an effort. There was a nice lunch for us in the breakroom today, but I didn’t know until I went down there to make some copies. 😂 What. the. actual. fuck. |
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Post by The Great Carpezio on May 9, 2023 20:30:09 GMT
Merge, that is just horrible. What a weird and unprofessional person.
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Post by elaine on May 9, 2023 22:01:01 GMT
We had Teacher Appreciation Week last week.
Monday was grab-and-go breakfast, Tuesday was pizza for lunch, Wednesday was snack cart wheeled around by admin (either principal or one of the two assistant principals), Thursday was Korean lunch made by our school moms, and Friday we had mini Bundt cakes and nice stainless travel silverware sets in our mailboxes from the PTA.
It is nice that appreciation week falls during our state testing. Last week was the Reading Test. This week is the Math test. 3rd grade takes it tomorrow. I hope that my students are ready. It is such a huge cram-fest. And then remediation rush for the kids who scored in the small window that allows them to sit for a retake - they didn’t pass, but didn’t miserably fail, so can retake if the parents want them too, but the teachers have to run remediation sessions in addition to everything else.
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Post by stampinfraulein on May 9, 2023 23:35:42 GMT
This year our Elementary PTCO Teacher Appreciation Week is all Friends-themed. I think it is so clever! Here are the days:
Monday - The One At Central Perk. Staff will enjoy coffee from Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck and donuts in the staff lounge.
Tuesday - The One With Ross's Library Book. The staff lounge will be filled with donated new and gently used books for staff to add to their school or home libraries.
Wednesday - The One Where Joey Doesn't Share Food. Staff will enjoy individually packaged chips/snacks and drinks to go along with sub sandwiches provided by administration.
Thursday - The One Where We Were On A Break. An amazing candy bar where the main attraction is KitKat bars with custom packaging.
Friday - The One Where We Ask "How You Doin?" and Say Thank You For All You Do. Custom tumblers with the school logo on one side and our theme for the week, "We'll Be There For You" on the other filled with water bottle stickers and water flavor packets.
They posted a picture and they have a big banner in the staff room made in the Friends font. It's cute!
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Post by Princess Amy on May 9, 2023 23:58:34 GMT
I’m an ECSE teacher providing early intervention services in home settings, so no appreciation. Merge, hugs to you. I’ve learned after. 36 years, that my bucket isn’t filled by my employer. I’m blessed with fabulous coworkers, that’s my gift daily.
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Post by johnnysmom on May 9, 2023 23:59:00 GMT
Staff Appreciation Week here too. We do all staff because everyone in building plays an important part in educating students.
Monday: massage Monday, one of the PTO moms is a masseuse and gave mini massages to those that signed up. Admin provided breakfast (idk what it was I didn’t go down)
Tuesday: .a local grocery store provided a huge sheet cake
Wednesday: PTO is providing Panera bagels, pastries and coffee for breakfast.
Thursday: admin is providing pizza, salad and breadsticks for lunch
Friday: PTO is providing teas from the local MLM/Herbalife shake place, admin is doing a surprise in mailboxes (I believe it’s candy)
We’re also playing some online Survivor game. Kinda cheesy, today was the first day, I’m still kinda iffy on it but we’ll see how it goes.
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Post by Merge on May 10, 2023 1:08:24 GMT
This year our Elementary PTCO Teacher Appreciation Week is all Friends-themed. I think it is so clever! Here are the days: Monday - The One At Central Perk. Staff will enjoy coffee from Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck and donuts in the staff lounge. Tuesday - The One With Ross's Library Book. The staff lounge will be filled with donated new and gently used books for staff to add to their school or home libraries. Wednesday - The One Where Joey Doesn't Share Food. Staff will enjoy individually packaged chips/snacks and drinks to go along with sub sandwiches provided by administration. Thursday - The One Where We Were On A Break. An amazing candy bar where the main attraction is KitKat bars with custom packaging. Friday - The One Where We Ask "How You Doin?" and Say Thank You For All You Do. Custom tumblers with the school logo on one side and our theme for the week, "We'll Be There For You" on the other filled with water bottle stickers and water flavor packets. They posted a picture and they have a big banner in the staff room made in the Friends font. It's cute! How fun! What a great PTO you have. |
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Post by breetheflea on May 10, 2023 1:20:49 GMT
It's this week.
Monday- coffee/drink cart.
Tuesday- a taco bar
Wednesday-- sandwiches from a sandwich shop
Thursday-breakfast (muffins, and bagels type stuff)
Friday- the principal is doing something I don't know what but it's food related.
The drink stuff, taco stuff, and breakfast were provided by donations from parents, the sandwiches were bought by the PTA.
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Post by kate on May 10, 2023 2:09:38 GMT
We got a Starbucks card - enough to buy a big, frou-frou beverage or a modest beverage and a snack. eta Merge, I'm dumbfounded at your admin. I hope you can take some comfort and/or relief that you won't be dealing with that BS for much longer!  |
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Post by Basket1lady on May 10, 2023 2:18:07 GMT
That's so unprofessional and petty on the principal's part. Yesterday she made a general announcement that I wasn’t in the building (hadn’t shown up) at 7:35 when she does announcements, so there likely wouldn’t be music that day. My first class is at 8:55. I get there around 8:30. My schedule is posted on the school sharepoint and on my door. It hasn’t changed. I have never in my life just failed to show up for work. The poor secretary had to call all my classes when I came to sign in and tell them there *would* be music. I’m starting to think she’s just losing it entirely. I also want to know why she was looking for me at 7:30. My room is not next to the office so she had to make an effort. There was a nice lunch for us in the breakroom today, but I didn’t know until I went down there to make some copies. 😂 Sounds like more fodder for your grievance file. I’m so sorry that you are dealing with this. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on May 10, 2023 5:05:04 GMT
That's so unprofessional and petty on the principal's part. Yesterday she made a general announcement that I wasn’t in the building (hadn’t shown up) at 7:35 when she does announcements, so there likely wouldn’t be music that day. My first class is at 8:55. I get there around 8:30. My schedule is posted on the school sharepoint and on my door. It hasn’t changed. I have never in my life just failed to show up for work. The poor secretary had to call all my classes when I came to sign in and tell them there *would* be music. I’m starting to think she’s just losing it entirely. I also want to know why she was looking for me at 7:30. My room is not next to the office so she had to make an effort. There was a nice lunch for us in the breakroom today, but I didn’t know until I went down there to make some copies. 😂 I’m sure you already are, but I would for sure be documenting all of this petty BS that she’s doing. What a nutcase! |
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Post by elaine on May 10, 2023 10:01:09 GMT
That's so unprofessional and petty on the principal's part. Yesterday she made a general announcement that I wasn’t in the building (hadn’t shown up) at 7:35 when she does announcements, so there likely wouldn’t be music that day. My first class is at 8:55. I get there around 8:30. My schedule is posted on the school sharepoint and on my door. It hasn’t changed. I have never in my life just failed to show up for work. The poor secretary had to call all my classes when I came to sign in and tell them there *would* be music. I’m starting to think she’s just losing it entirely. I also want to know why she was looking for me at 7:30. My room is not next to the office so she had to make an effort. There was a nice lunch for us in the breakroom today, but I didn’t know until I went down there to make some copies. 😂 I agree that she is losing it. I also agree with those who say “document, document, document!” I know that you have a lawyer, and is there anyone in the HR department of your district that you can talk with? I would think that her behavior at this point warrants going over her head. (((hugs))) |
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Post by nightnurse on May 10, 2023 18:19:26 GMT
This year our Elementary PTCO Teacher Appreciation Week is all Friends-themed. I think it is so clever! Here are the days: Monday - The One At Central Perk. Staff will enjoy coffee from Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck and donuts in the staff lounge. Tuesday - The One With Ross's Library Book. The staff lounge will be filled with donated new and gently used books for staff to add to their school or home libraries. Wednesday - The One Where Joey Doesn't Share Food. Staff will enjoy individually packaged chips/snacks and drinks to go along with sub sandwiches provided by administration. Thursday - The One Where We Were On A Break. An amazing candy bar where the main attraction is KitKat bars with custom packaging. Friday - The One Where We Ask "How You Doin?" and Say Thank You For All You Do. Custom tumblers with the school logo on one side and our theme for the week, "We'll Be There For You" on the other filled with water bottle stickers and water flavor packets. They posted a picture and they have a big banner in the staff room made in the Friends font. It's cute! This sounds super cute and thoughtful |
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Post by moodyblue on May 10, 2023 19:58:38 GMT
That's so unprofessional and petty on the principal's part. Yesterday she made a general announcement that I wasn’t in the building (hadn’t shown up) at 7:35 when she does announcements, so there likely wouldn’t be music that day. My first class is at 8:55. I get there around 8:30. My schedule is posted on the school sharepoint and on my door. It hasn’t changed. I have never in my life just failed to show up for work. The poor secretary had to call all my classes when I came to sign in and tell them there *would* be music. I’m starting to think she’s just losing it entirely. I also want to know why she was looking for me at 7:30. My room is not next to the office so she had to make an effort. There was a nice lunch for us in the breakroom today, but I didn’t know until I went down there to make some copies. 😂 For whatever (irrational) reason, she appears to have put you on her shit list, and is going out of her way to be nasty. It seems she wants you gone and wants to put you in a bad light with everyone, maybe to justify bringing in someone else (that she wants?) next year. Keep notes and any documentation you have, in case you need it. |
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Post by moodyblue on May 10, 2023 20:05:11 GMT
Staff Appreciation Week here too. We do all staff because everyone in building plays an important part in educating students. I agree that everyone contributes to the school and plays a part in educating the students. However, I always found it interesting that “Teacher Appreciation became “Staff Appreciation” in my district but certain other staff members continued to have their separate days celebrated for them - Secretary/Admin assistants, school nurses. I know there are more of "us" than of the others, so it wasn’t easy to take us to lunch or provide flowers and nice gift cards from the admins. It just seemed like there was rarely any recognition that was specific to teachers. |
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Yesterday was breakfast, with both healthy and unhealthy stuff. lol. I had yogurt and fruit, and a donut. 
I figure the fruit canceled out the unhealthy donut. Right? 
