Teacher took yesterday off to be at the white house egg roll...

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'm a teacher, and I think that what your child's teacher did was somewhat ridiculous.

I do not respect my colleagues who miss school for non-essential reasons, and who take random days off for facetious reasons. It is disruptive to the kids, and robs them of learning time, and...we get many more days off each year than most other professions! I think it is really selfish, and it also signals to the kids and their parents that the teacher is not professional (and maybe encourages those who don't think teachers deserve professional respect).

My two laziest colleagues, the ones who cut the most corners and do the least amount of work when they ARE in school, are also the ones who take the most days off.

And yes, I really am a teacher.

I'd rather my kid have a teacher who missed a lot of class but still knew what "facetious" means

I do know what "facetious" means, and I used it correctly to describe some of my more feckless colleagues' approach to taking random sick days, and then flippantly telling everyone about what fun they had on their "mental health day": do YOU know what "facetious" means? Clearly not.

You might be able to read a dictionary but you still are misusing the words in it

+1 Apparently showing up to teach every day hasn't helped you. You should look up Dunning Kruger Effect.

[Anonymous]

My neighbor is a teacher, she took off along with 2 of her fellow teachers and they all went together somehow. I wonder if she's OP's kid's teacher, LOL.

[Anonymous]

The OP has achieved an all-time first for DCUM---unanimity. OP: everyone agrees that you suck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is more of a venting post, but I am so annoyed that my child's teacher took the day off yesterday to bring her kids to the white house egg roll. We haven't even considered the egg roll because it's a school day, right after a week off for spring break. But apparently its okay for the teacher?

Teachers are people to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is more of a venting post, but I am so annoyed that my child's teacher took the day off yesterday to bring her kids to the white house egg roll. We haven't even considered the egg roll because it's a school day, right after a week off for spring break. But apparently its okay for the teacher?

Teachers are people to.

People to what? Or to who?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is more of a venting post, but I am so annoyed that my child's teacher took the day off yesterday to bring her kids to the white house egg roll. We haven't even considered the egg roll because it's a school day, right after a week off for spring break. But apparently its okay for the teacher?

Teachers are people to.

People to what? Or to who?

pp here. I know, I forgot the extra "o," but you can't go back and change it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is more of a venting post, but I am so annoyed that my child's teacher took the day off yesterday to bring her kids to the white house egg roll. We haven't even considered the egg roll because it's a school day, right after a week off for spring break. But apparently its okay for the teacher?

Teachers are people to.

People to what? Or to who?

To whom. If you're going to correct someone, you better not make a mistake yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is more of a venting post, but I am so annoyed that my child's teacher took the day off yesterday to bring her kids to the white house egg roll. We haven't even considered the egg roll because it's a school day, right after a week off for spring break. But apparently its okay for the teacher?

Who told you why she was off?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you ask me, the teacher's only mistake was telling people where she was going--she certainly has a right to take the time off that she's been given. She was probably excited, since everyone knows how hard those tickets are to get, but she should have kept quiet due to parents like OP.

Why do they get time off during the school year beyond sick leave? I know if I had a 30 person meeting I was leading, the only way I would miss it is if I was sick. They only work 180 days per year and are paid a salary that is intended to be an annual salary. Sucks that means you won't make it to some events, but that's why it's called a job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a teacher and I have a doctor's appointment in April. Should I clear that with all of the families before I go? I mean, it's just a physical, so is it justified I use "sick" days when I could be doing important teaching?

No, you should do your absolute best to schedule it on one of the myriad days off from school that are available to you. When I have a physical, I schedule them so they are 8 am, so I can be back to work by 930. Sounds like you are planning an entire day. Teachers = lazy Gov't workers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you ask me, the teacher's only mistake was telling people where she was going--she certainly has a right to take the time off that she's been given. She was probably excited, since everyone knows how hard those tickets are to get, but she should have kept quiet due to parents like OP.

Why do they get time off during the school year beyond sick leave? I know if I had a 30 person meeting I was leading, the only way I would miss it is if I was sick. They only work 180 days per year and are paid a salary that is intended to be an annual salary. Sucks that means you won't make it to some events, but that's why it's called a job.

Most professionals get sick and personal leave or vacation time.

No teacher contract is as short as 180 days. As posted in another thread they range from 194 - 200 days.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a teacher and I have a doctor's appointment in April. Should I clear that with all of the families before I go? I mean, it's just a physical, so is it justified I use "sick" days when I could be doing important teaching?

No, you should do your absolute best to schedule it on one of the myriad days off from school that are available to you. When I have a physical, I schedule them so they are 8 am, so I can be back to work by 930. Sounds like you are planning an entire day. Teachers = lazy Gov't workers.

The teacher has a doctor's appointment in April. I am going to assume it is for a valid reason. On which day off should she schedule that appointment?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a teacher and I have a doctor's appointment in April. Should I clear that with all of the families before I go? I mean, it's just a physical, so is it justified I use "sick" days when I could be doing important teaching?

No, you should do your absolute best to schedule it on one of the myriad days off from school that are available to you. When I have a physical, I schedule them so they are 8 am, so I can be back to work by 930. Sounds like you are planning an entire day. Teachers = lazy Gov't workers.

I believe the minimum amount of time for which a substitute can be hired is 3 hours.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would rather the teacher take a vacation day on a teacher work day than on a day when the kids are in school with a substitute. They have vacation time off as well.

Did you notice nobody asked for your preferences? The egg roll happens one day/year, it's not like she can choose to go on a teacher work day or whenever else you deem it appropriate.

This is between her and whoever approves her time off.

If you think you have a real complaint, contact the principal. See what their response is.

[Anonymous]

It's a wonder that people still want to do that job.