Yeah, I "tried them" for 25 years solid. Night shift. In charge. Yes, I now have weekends and holidays off. But guess what? I make less than HALF of what I did at the hospital. So I guess it is a...
Yes! Pack it up! It will help you realize how close you are to Summer. Treat yourself to an iced coffee, or whatever you like. If it helps, I notice everyone in my building is crabby! (Including me.)...
It gets so hot in our classrooms, one teacher had a 105 reading on her thermometer. It also gets humid. the kids feel dizzy, and have even vomited from the heat. (In the classroom!) It's ridiculous...
SnowyJ replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School
I once had a parent mad that I didn't call her for some minor issue. She said "I want you to call me ANY time one of my children crosses your threshold for ANY reason." So I did. It took about 3...
I have to laugh because even the principal here has no manners/social skills. he likes to come in and bark orders at me. I am SO close to saying "Hello to you too" next time he busts in like the...
Chest pain, diaphoresis, shortness of breath, feeling that death is imminent, pleading for mercy, bargaining, dizziness, flushed face, twisted limbs, the drama THE PAIN!!! HAVE MERCY!!! The new...
Go on day trips that are free like to State Parks, etc. We have a ton of free options around here! Eat at home more than going out. Movie nights at home Shop only with a food list to avoid impulse...
To be clear, we do NOT share incident reports with parents. It is against school policy. Probably to protect from litigation. If a parent knows what happened, they can report to the treating...
In our district, and child with a fracture or other ER/Urgent care worthy issue gets insurance forms since we are covered for injuries that happened at school. I also file an incident report that is...
SnowyJ replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School
You did the right thing. Only when we set reasonable boundaries will the staff "get it." Poop on a shoe is not a medical issue. Nor is the hem of a dress coming loose. Nor are broken glasses. (I am...