Anonymous
06/06/2025 07:33
Subject: Will Attendance even be take June 16-17 ?
Anonymous wrote:Btw literally every business owner has periods they make very little money and they have to spread out the money they make in the busy periods
And a good businessman knows how to prepare for that, just like teachers have ways to make it work. I don’t analyze how a businessman lives his/her life because it doesn’t affect me. How I live my life as a teacher shouldn’t effect you.
Anonymous
06/06/2025 07:33
Subject: Re:Will Attendance even be take June 16-17 ?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:For those of us who have elementary students and have to be in-office every day now, I sure hope there's no annoyance from staff at those of us who send our kids both days.
They’re not even full days.
Some of us (like teachers) have had to work in person all along.
And your work is deeply appreciated. You also get summers off, so at least a brief respite from the grind. But I hope as a teacher you're not going to be bad-mouthing parents who send their kids. That's all.
Teachers don’t get paid over the summer so many do need to work another job or taking classes. You know… those pesky bills still need paid! The kicker is most seasonal jobs pay minimum wage. Nothing triggers teachers more than saying they have off, as if they’re enjoying a paid vacation!
You have to admit your post was pretty tone deaf. You essentially implied school was babysitting and teachers get to chill all summer.
Anonymous
06/06/2025 07:31
Subject: Will Attendance even be take June 16-17 ?
There’s a teacher shortage. Anyone interested in teaching is welcome to take the Praxis and join us. Otherwise, don’t worry about our job and we won’t worry about yours.
Attendance will be taken, but for our elementary school, grades are due the prior Friday so we will just be having fun. I think most of the kids will come, but it’s a lower ses area, so most of our students don’t go to camp.
Attendance will be taken, but for our elementary school, grades are due the prior Friday so we will just be having fun. I think most of the kids will come, but it’s a lower ses area, so most of our students don’t go to camp.
Anonymous
06/06/2025 07:25
Subject: Will Attendance even be take June 16-17 ?
Btw literally every business owner has periods they make very little money and they have to spread out the money they make in the busy periods
Anonymous
06/06/2025 07:21
Subject: Will Attendance even be take June 16-17 ?
Anonymous wrote:OMG will this argument ever die? I'm an elementary school teacher and we do not get paid in the summer for the two months we are off. I'm not complaining at all but people act like we keep getting checks when we're not working.
I anticipate most of my students will come to school the last two days as we are child care for most of our families. I want to do some fun STEAM activities with the kids the last two days. I love my kids so I'm going to enjoy the last few days with them in our classroom community.
No, you act like everyone else can just take two unpaid months off in the summer and then waltz back into their jobs in August. We cannot.
Anonymous
06/06/2025 07:20
Subject: Re:Will Attendance even be take June 16-17 ?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:For those of us who have elementary students and have to be in-office every day now, I sure hope there's no annoyance from staff at those of us who send our kids both days.
They’re not even full days.
Some of us (like teachers) have had to work in person all along.
And your work is deeply appreciated. You also get summers off, so at least a brief respite from the grind. But I hope as a teacher you're not going to be bad-mouthing parents who send their kids. That's all.
I wince when I see the summers off remark, like it's 3 months off. It's not, and teachers work long hours during the school year.
Go ahead, bring it on parents...
Most people do not get 2 months off work. Many people work long hours and do not get 2 months off. Teachers can keep their jobs and take (most of) the summer off. That is simply a true statement, and most teachers I know openly say they appreciate that aspect of the job. This sounds like a you problem.
That’s not a vacation. They are on a ten month contract. It’s not a benefit not paid.
Yeah, it's a you problem.
Anonymous
06/06/2025 06:57
Subject: Will Attendance even be take June 16-17 ?
OMG will this argument ever die? I'm an elementary school teacher and we do not get paid in the summer for the two months we are off. I'm not complaining at all but people act like we keep getting checks when we're not working.
I anticipate most of my students will come to school the last two days as we are child care for most of our families. I want to do some fun STEAM activities with the kids the last two days. I love my kids so I'm going to enjoy the last few days with them in our classroom community.
I anticipate most of my students will come to school the last two days as we are child care for most of our families. I want to do some fun STEAM activities with the kids the last two days. I love my kids so I'm going to enjoy the last few days with them in our classroom community.
Anonymous
06/05/2025 23:48
Subject: Re:Will Attendance even be take June 16-17 ?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:For those of us who have elementary students and have to be in-office every day now, I sure hope there's no annoyance from staff at those of us who send our kids both days.
They’re not even full days.
Some of us (like teachers) have had to work in person all along.
And your work is deeply appreciated. You also get summers off, so at least a brief respite from the grind. But I hope as a teacher you're not going to be bad-mouthing parents who send their kids. That's all.
I wince when I see the summers off remark, like it's 3 months off. It's not, and teachers work long hours during the school year.
Go ahead, bring it on parents...
Most people do not get 2 months off work. Many people work long hours and do not get 2 months off. Teachers can keep their jobs and take (most of) the summer off. That is simply a true statement, and most teachers I know openly say they appreciate that aspect of the job. This sounds like a you problem.
That’s not a vacation. They are on a ten month contract. It’s not a benefit not paid.
Anonymous
06/05/2025 23:07
Subject: Re:Will Attendance even be take June 16-17 ?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:For those of us who have elementary students and have to be in-office every day now, I sure hope there's no annoyance from staff at those of us who send our kids both days.
They’re not even full days.
Some of us (like teachers) have had to work in person all along.
And your work is deeply appreciated. You also get summers off, so at least a brief respite from the grind. But I hope as a teacher you're not going to be bad-mouthing parents who send their kids. That's all.
I wince when I see the summers off remark, like it's 3 months off. It's not, and teachers work long hours during the school year.
Go ahead, bring it on parents...
Most people do not get 2 months off work. Many people work long hours and do not get 2 months off. Teachers can keep their jobs and take (most of) the summer off. That is simply a true statement, and most teachers I know openly say they appreciate that aspect of the job. This sounds like a you problem.
Anonymous
06/05/2025 22:13
Subject: Will Attendance even be take June 16-17 ?
Thinking of keeping my DS home
Anonymous
06/05/2025 22:04
Subject: Re:Will Attendance even be take June 16-17 ?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:For those of us who have elementary students and have to be in-office every day now, I sure hope there's no annoyance from staff at those of us who send our kids both days.
They’re not even full days.
Some of us (like teachers) have had to work in person all along.
And your work is deeply appreciated. You also get summers off, so at least a brief respite from the grind. But I hope as a teacher you're not going to be bad-mouthing parents who send their kids. That's all.
Nope! Would never, they will have fun playing games and packing my room with me. I've never heard of a teacher getting mad at kids for being where they belong. I happen to believe that schools functioning as childcare isn't a bad thing, it's not the only function, but an important one so parents can work and kids have a safe place to be, socialize and learn.
This is a great perspective, and I completely agree.
Anonymous
06/05/2025 21:59
Subject: Re:Will Attendance even be take June 16-17 ?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:For those of us who have elementary students and have to be in-office every day now, I sure hope there's no annoyance from staff at those of us who send our kids both days.
They’re not even full days.
Some of us (like teachers) have had to work in person all along.
And your work is deeply appreciated. You also get summers off, so at least a brief respite from the grind. But I hope as a teacher you're not going to be bad-mouthing parents who send their kids. That's all.
They don't have summers off. They work a 10 month contract and aren't paid the other two months.
In my full time 12 month job, I am not able to take two months off work every summer. Yes, teachers can take the summers off if they want. They do not get paid for those months, but they do get to keep their jobs. That is a benefit associated with their job that most other professions do not have. You will surely respond with numerous benefits that teachers do not get, but this is one that they do get.
The hours are grueling. Teachers pack more than 12 months of work into 10 months, without 2 months of pay.
As a teacher, can we not do this please? The summers ARE nice. Don't turn this thread into something divisive.
Attendance is required legally. Teachers won't be upset if your kid comes. No, they won't be missing anything other than socializing and playing some games.
Lock the thread!
Anonymous
06/05/2025 21:30
Subject: Re:Will Attendance even be take June 16-17 ?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:For those of us who have elementary students and have to be in-office every day now, I sure hope there's no annoyance from staff at those of us who send our kids both days.
They’re not even full days.
Some of us (like teachers) have had to work in person all along.
And your work is deeply appreciated. You also get summers off, so at least a brief respite from the grind. But I hope as a teacher you're not going to be bad-mouthing parents who send their kids. That's all.
They don't have summers off. They work a 10 month contract and aren't paid the other two months.
In my full time 12 month job, I am not able to take two months off work every summer. Yes, teachers can take the summers off if they want. They do not get paid for those months, but they do get to keep their jobs. That is a benefit associated with their job that most other professions do not have. You will surely respond with numerous benefits that teachers do not get, but this is one that they do get.
The hours are grueling. Teachers pack more than 12 months of work into 10 months, without 2 months of pay.
Anonymous
06/05/2025 21:27
Subject: Re:Will Attendance even be take June 16-17 ?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:For those of us who have elementary students and have to be in-office every day now, I sure hope there's no annoyance from staff at those of us who send our kids both days.
They’re not even full days.
Some of us (like teachers) have had to work in person all along.
And your work is deeply appreciated. You also get summers off, so at least a brief respite from the grind. But I hope as a teacher you're not going to be bad-mouthing parents who send their kids. That's all.
I wince when I see the summers off remark, like it's 3 months off. It's not, and teachers work long hours during the school year.
Go ahead, bring it on parents...
Anonymous
06/05/2025 21:27
Subject: Will Attendance even be take June 16-17 ?
Yes attendance will be taken. It’s a legal requirement.
Grades are due Tuesday, June 17.
Grades are due Tuesday, June 17.