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7:30 am
What time do teachers have to be ready to work by?
Attendance Questions
Who is Mary Holman Emblom?
We have to have this many lockdown and fire drills each year.
What is 5?
A student is "naughty" and needs a consequence. Do I need to fill out an ODR and have it put into skyward?
What is YES?
A student is working with me and now needs to go out to recess. I am going to just send them out on their own.
What is this is what NOT to do? (For liability reasons, please walk your students to the playground.)
K-2 can have 15-20 minutes/night.
3-4 can have 20 minutes/night.
5-6 can have 20-30 minutes/night.
I forgot to set my alarm and I woke up late. I will be late (after 7:30) to work. Who do I call or text?
Who is Tammy Cebulla?
I don't want to attend an IEP meeting. They are not very exciting! As a teacher, do I have to attend?
What is YES!? (IEP staffings are required by law and as a part of the IEP team, you are required to attend.)
There is a smoking hot deal to fly to Cancun in two days. Can I put in for Personal Days for this?
What is NO. (You need to put in your request at least 5 days in advance and have prior approval.)
I can't reach to hang up a poster so I will just stand on this chair or table or chair on the table.....
What is THIS IS WHAT NOT TO DO? (If you can't reach it from the floor, please get a ladder.)
I don't need to supervise students or stay on campus during this time.
What is duty free lunch time?
I need to be gone next week for a meeting and will need a substitute. What should I do?
Who is Karen Holt? (Call or email Karen. She will let you know that she received your message.)
A student tells me something that happened at home. I am concerned for the student's safety. Can I just tell Mrs. Cebulla or Mrs. Cuchna?
What is NO? (You can tell us but as a mandatory reporter, you are required to fill out and submit a child maltreatment form.)
Do I need a sub folder? And does a co-worker need to know where it is?
What is Yes and Yes!!!
My students are amazing and working quietly so I am going to run to the workroom to make a copy.
What is THIS IS WHAT NOT TO DO? (For liability reasons, please don't leave your students unattended.)
This time is meant to be teacher work time. Teachers should work alone or with others to prepare for teaching. Teachers need to be on campus during this time.
What is prep time?
It is 7:00 am (or 4:00 am) and I don't feel well. I can't make it to work.
Who is Teachers On Call? (DO NOT email Karen!)
Student A has an accommodation to have test read to her but I think she can read it and is just being lazy. Can I ignore this?
What is NO?!?
My students are really responsible, do I need to walk them to specials, lunch, etc?
What is YES.
Lisa Schurmann is amazing and does a great job in the media center so I just drop my kids off at Library Time.
What is THIS IS WHAT NOT TO DO? (Unless this is your scheduled prep time, you need to stay with your students. Take this time to help them choose books and make connections with your students.)
This time is set aside in the contract to focus on student achievement every day. Teachers will work with other staff members most days.
What is PLC time?
My sister's boyfriend's cousin's mom has a stuffy nose and sore throat. She tested positive for COVID. I wasn't around her but I was around my sister's boyfriend and his 2 kids and 1 dog 3 days ago. He now has a cough and headache. What should I do?
Who is Melissa Meagher
This is a legal document and I MUST follow all parts of this including the accommodations.
What is an IEP?
I am really tired today (Monday) and would like to wear jeans and a hoodie, is this ok?
What is NO? (We will be dressing professionally and for our specific job on Monday-Thursday. Jeans are ok on Fridays and special days. Thunder apparel is encouraged on Fridays.)
I have this student who annoys me and rolls their eyes at me or talks back to me. I am tired of this today so they can go see Mrs. Cebulla.
What is THIS IS WHAT NOT TO DO? (I will help and support teachers with discipline but please check out p.47-52 in the handbook for guidance. I do not want to take away your authority by dealing with classroom level discipline issues.)