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PennyCat
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How did everyone else's PD day go today?
OK I'll be the first to say it........... I called DH during the lunch break in TEARS!  
Between the CEP goals, and differentiated instruction that needs to be included in every lesson...... and all lessons must be typed up with every specific detail- aim, objective, mini lesson, group work, DI (including names of kids in each group, data used to group them, evidence of the data), reflection.. all for every subject....... and now I just found out we will have visitors coming around soon to check for these things.....
I told DH I'm ready to just quit But, I know that's not option  Anyone else feel TOTALLY overwhelmed?!!!?!? I HATE PD days, I would so much rather be with the kids!
ETA: Just to add to the drama that is my post, I just have to add that in addition to these lesson plans, our portfolios have to be all up to date, assessments binders with up to date pre and post tests, conference forms for each student - (for reading, writing, and math) .... and then we have to have pretty and up to date charts hanging up around the room... OH and I can't forget about updating my bulletin boards each month... and those SMART goals...................... Seriously, I am just ready to from all the stress!!
Message edited 11/3/2009 4:05:11 PM.
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scubashell44
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Re: How did everyone else's PD day go today?
Mine was ok...we had motivational speakers come. One was good, the other was eh.
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| Posted 11/3/09 4:07 PM |
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drpepper318
MIR MIR MIR!
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Re: How did everyone else's PD day go today?
Boring but I was happy not to have to deal with kids.
PennyCat I feel your pain! I hate all the stress.
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| Posted 11/3/09 4:49 PM |
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ttcc
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Re: How did everyone else's PD day go today?
Posted by PennyCat
OK I'll be the first to say it........... I called DH during the lunch break in TEARS!
Between the CEP goals, and differentiated instruction that needs to be included in every lesson...... and all lessons must be typed up with every specific detail- aim, objective, mini lesson, group work, DI (including names of kids in each group, data used to group them, evidence of the data), reflection.. all for every subject....... and now I just found out we will have visitors coming around soon to check for these things.....
I told DH I'm ready to just quit But, I know that's not option Anyone else feel TOTALLY overwhelmed?!!!?!? I HATE PD days, I would so much rather be with the kids!
ETA: Just to add to the drama that is my post, I just have to add that in addition to these lesson plans, our portfolios have to be all up to date, assessments binders with up to date pre and post tests, conference forms for each student - (for reading, writing, and math) .... and then we have to have pretty and up to date charts hanging up around the room... OH and I can't forget about updating my bulletin boards each month... and those SMART goals...................... Seriously, I am just ready to from all the stress!!
Let alone have the time do do all that...what Admin is going to have the time to check all of that from each teacher?
Do you have the quality review coming up?
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| Posted 11/3/09 4:54 PM |
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maggiebaby75
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Re: How did everyone else's PD day go today?
I am in the same boat and have felt the same...my hubby doesn't understand and we had a big blow up about it...add into the mix a 2 year old and 4 year old and a husband who doesn't get home until 8pm! I am up most nights until 12am trying to get STUFF DONE!!!!! UGH!
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| Posted 11/3/09 5:14 PM |
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4monkeys
boys will be boys =)
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Re: How did everyone else's PD day go today?
we need another coffee night !  
I seriously dont think I could handle having a classroom after hearing (and seeing just from subbing alone-and thats jsut a peak into it !) what it takes
i give you all so much credit
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| Posted 11/3/09 7:14 PM |
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PennyCat
Just call me mommy :)
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Re: How did everyone else's PD day go today?
Posted by 3monkeys
we need another coffee night !
I seriously dont think I could handle having a classroom after hearing (and seeing just from subbing alone-and thats jsut a peak into it !) what it takes
i give you all so much credit
I agree, or make it a wine/whine night  
Honestly today is the first day I really felt like I was hitting a wall...... but then relaxed for a while when I came home and thought about it with a fresh head..... and honestly, the school stress is NOT worth it! I wanna buy a house and have a baby! THOSE are the things worth my energy....... Of course I must do my job, it's just not worth stressing over!
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| Posted 11/3/09 7:21 PM |
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nel
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Re: How did everyone else's PD day go today?
Posted by 3monkeys
we need another coffee night !
I seriously dont think I could handle having a classroom after hearing (and seeing just from subbing alone-and thats jsut a peak into it !) what it takes
i give you all so much credit
Oh, you DEFINITELY could. There are some challenges, but in the end, it's so worth it. I hope you do end up with your own class someday. I think you have what it takes to be great.
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| Posted 11/3/09 7:29 PM |
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4monkeys
boys will be boys =)
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Re: How did everyone else's PD day go today?
I LOVE the whine/wine idea  
I may seriously steal it and use it when I plan the next teacher gtg on here !!!! 
for example:
Teacher GTG - Whine over a glass of wine or tawk over a cup of cawfee (I could have said "cough over a cup of coffee", but with all this flu going around, dont think that would go over too well
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| Posted 11/3/09 7:30 PM |
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PennyCat
Just call me mommy :)
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Re: How did everyone else's PD day go today?
Posted by 3monkeys
I LOVE the whine/wine idea
I may seriously steal it and use it when I plan the next teacher gtg on here !!!!
for example:
Teacher GTG - Whine over a glass of wine or tawk over a cup of cawfee (I could have said "cough over a cup of coffee", but with all this flu going around, dont think that would go over too well
No, I think these days it's best to leave the cough jokes to a minimum
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| Posted 11/3/09 7:36 PM |
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Re: How did everyone else's PD day go today?
I know how you feel, but my woes today were different and kind of all my own..I feel for you..and would be IN for a whine/wine night!!!
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| Posted 11/3/09 7:56 PM |
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mathteach
Roll Tide!
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Re: How did everyone else's PD day go today?
My principal was awesome today. She actually gave us the entire morning or afternoon (we did shifts) to work in the computer labs on our differentiated skills analysis. We were so grateful to have that time. The other 1/2 of the day we were in departments creating differentiated lessons in small groups. It was actually very relaxing, sort of the calm before the storm: HS progress report cards haven't been released yet and Quality Review.
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| Posted 11/3/09 8:06 PM |
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BigB
C & J are 10!
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Re: How did everyone else's PD day go today?
Ours was terrible! We were offered an opportunity to attend a workshop on public speaking (an area that is weak in instruction at my school) I was all excited and it was terrible! It was like being stuck in an informercial! It was 6 hrs of my life I would like to get back!
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| Posted 11/3/09 8:21 PM |
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missfabulous
#mommyneedswine
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Re: How did everyone else's PD day go today?
It wasn't too bad. Honestly though, nothing too interesting or even helpful.
I feel your pain  I'm so stressed out with all the work I have to get done!
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| Posted 11/3/09 8:45 PM |
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InShock
life is good
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Re: How did everyone else's PD day go today?
Reading your post gave me palpitations. That is the exact reason I left the city. Could. not. take. it. anymore. 
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| Posted 11/3/09 9:18 PM |
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Diane
Hope is Contagious....catch it
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Re: How did everyone else's PD day go today?
ours was great. Liza (lipglossjunky) came to our school and did an AWESOME presentation on Autism.
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| Posted 11/4/09 11:37 AM |
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PennyCat
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Re: How did everyone else's PD day go today?
Posted by InShock
Reading your post gave me palpitations. That is the exact reason I left the city. Could. not. take. it. anymore.
If the economy wasn't what it is, I would be so outta there....
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drpepper318
MIR MIR MIR!
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Re: How did everyone else's PD day go today?
Posted by PennyCat
Posted by InShock
Reading your post gave me palpitations. That is the exact reason I left the city. Could. not. take. it. anymore.
If the economy wasn't what it is, I would be so outta there....
ME TOO  
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