My wonderful mother handed me 5 or 6 linen smocks- floor length. they are wonderful because they are dressy enough and yet, i can wear them without nylons which i loath with a passion.
But what footwear and such should I use? no problem... knee highs and oxfords( penny loafers?)
but my usual socks are the anklets...
Darn! gotta go shopping!
I went to the outlet store and bought every shade of dressy trouser socks that I could find, and on the other side of the aisle...( pause for dramatic effect)
Pashmina shawls $10 each one gold, one pink
cashmere poncho/ shawls $12 each one rust, one white/chocolate argyle
on a brighter note, I have a slim chance at a five bedroom, 2 bath house for rent of $475! Can you believe it? The old man landlord's son owns the house and needs to go to California permanently. He wants a good tenant in it and he knows we need the space! Whoo-hoo!
Strange day!
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Thursday, September 13, 2007
follow-up:
ok... Day three as a substitute and it went much better!
The morning class is full of cut-ups, But I told them that they had such and such assignment and joked with them about the letter the regular teacher left. ( about the ones that were specifically labeled as trouble) . I suggested a plan of attack for the assignment, and let them pair up if they kept the conversation to a minimum( the school requires silent classrooms-- Go figure how they're supposed to understand anything if they never talk about it, why not just hire the prison guards and be done with it?) I had only to remind them to be less loud two times in 90 minutes. No real hassles.
The next period was the BD kids that have remedial English. One kid refused to be reasonable, so he was escorted away. I feel really bad, because I later found paperwork that showed he had just got back from the alternative school. His behavior was effecting the rest, but I wish he could see his other options.
The next class was GT kids. I was a GT kid, My son's a GT kid. I get all of the nuances. I know the drawbacks, too. GT's need tools for effective learning just like ADHD kids do.They can get stuck in one spot.This class was as good as it gets. We connected. Absolutely no problems - work got done in about 40 minutes and we "socialized" quietly the rest of the class.
Now came the famous last class of the day: It was way better than the Monday was. There was one girl who wanted to start a fight, but she was talked out of it before it got out of hand.For this class I stole the "what are you doing?- what are you supposed to be doing..." thing from Covey's book. It works like a charm. they give you their best stupid grin and get back to work after minor grumbling. Great! I can live with minor grumbling. It lets them feel like working is their idea and like they wanted to do it anyway.. Also Great!
Not so great-- the last class didn't turn in much of the work. I guess they need some more time to finish? Or they are are just tired of the BS assignments by the end of the day. I've seen the work they are given. It's like toast compared to red velvet cake. Yes, you'll survive on it, but it isn't any fun to eat.
ok... Day three as a substitute and it went much better!
The morning class is full of cut-ups, But I told them that they had such and such assignment and joked with them about the letter the regular teacher left. ( about the ones that were specifically labeled as trouble) . I suggested a plan of attack for the assignment, and let them pair up if they kept the conversation to a minimum( the school requires silent classrooms-- Go figure how they're supposed to understand anything if they never talk about it, why not just hire the prison guards and be done with it?) I had only to remind them to be less loud two times in 90 minutes. No real hassles.
The next period was the BD kids that have remedial English. One kid refused to be reasonable, so he was escorted away. I feel really bad, because I later found paperwork that showed he had just got back from the alternative school. His behavior was effecting the rest, but I wish he could see his other options.
The next class was GT kids. I was a GT kid, My son's a GT kid. I get all of the nuances. I know the drawbacks, too. GT's need tools for effective learning just like ADHD kids do.They can get stuck in one spot.This class was as good as it gets. We connected. Absolutely no problems - work got done in about 40 minutes and we "socialized" quietly the rest of the class.
Now came the famous last class of the day: It was way better than the Monday was. There was one girl who wanted to start a fight, but she was talked out of it before it got out of hand.For this class I stole the "what are you doing?- what are you supposed to be doing..." thing from Covey's book. It works like a charm. they give you their best stupid grin and get back to work after minor grumbling. Great! I can live with minor grumbling. It lets them feel like working is their idea and like they wanted to do it anyway.. Also Great!
Not so great-- the last class didn't turn in much of the work. I guess they need some more time to finish? Or they are are just tired of the BS assignments by the end of the day. I've seen the work they are given. It's like toast compared to red velvet cake. Yes, you'll survive on it, but it isn't any fun to eat.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
workin workin workin
Between the classes and the Mom job and the pizza job and the substitute teaching, I seem to be meeting myself at the door!(LOL)
I have a steady date with a Spec.Ed. class at one school and a GT class at another school. These teachers are going through "development" and they need to be out twice a week. I think they are alternative certification candidates. Yesterday, at the elementary school, I had four teachers ask for my phone number. That is how they request a sub around here, by putting the phone number in the automated call system. That means that in that school, they like how I do things. It feels pretty good. Sounds like I will become their Pet Substitute, and that doesn't hurt my feelings. I really like that school.
My son is being pretty good about the whole thing. His new system for being organized is working pretty good. He seems to be more organized, though his motivation to DO the homework is still if-ey.fifth grade may be a good year. Let's all hope.
Turns out that the man who made me take only two classes may have known what he was talking about. I cannot imagine what another two classes would have been like. There's hardly enough time for the two I have. But I'm determined to get it all done.
what's going on with all of you?
Leave links so I can come see you...
bye, gotta go to work, again!(LOL)
I have a steady date with a Spec.Ed. class at one school and a GT class at another school. These teachers are going through "development" and they need to be out twice a week. I think they are alternative certification candidates. Yesterday, at the elementary school, I had four teachers ask for my phone number. That is how they request a sub around here, by putting the phone number in the automated call system. That means that in that school, they like how I do things. It feels pretty good. Sounds like I will become their Pet Substitute, and that doesn't hurt my feelings. I really like that school.
My son is being pretty good about the whole thing. His new system for being organized is working pretty good. He seems to be more organized, though his motivation to DO the homework is still if-ey.fifth grade may be a good year. Let's all hope.
Turns out that the man who made me take only two classes may have known what he was talking about. I cannot imagine what another two classes would have been like. There's hardly enough time for the two I have. But I'm determined to get it all done.
what's going on with all of you?
Leave links so I can come see you...
bye, gotta go to work, again!(LOL)
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
well isn't this wonderful?
Bummer! I never did back up the old blog. Maybe we can get something back eventually.
I have so much to yack about, too!
I have been substituting in the local schools and I wanted to share the experiences. Oh well maybe later.
I am off to find you guys...
I have so much to yack about, too!
I have been substituting in the local schools and I wanted to share the experiences. Oh well maybe later.
I am off to find you guys...
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