Gail
Thanks for the hit. I have this problem from time to time, however I am late
returning kids from time to time too. I like your mom's advice!
Bonnie Martiny
Media Specialist
St. Charles Elementary
Thibodaux, LA
bmartiny@bellsouth.net
bmartiny@lafourche.k12.la.us
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Subject: [LM_NET] HIT: ELEM: teachers late picking up their classes
Thank you to all who responded with suggestions. I have tried to summarize
what I learned-- had over 50 replies! It is understood that these are
intended for use in the case of habitual late comers. We all know that once
in a while a teacher might get held up.
1. Send the class into the hall to wait, or ask the incoming teacher to take
them back. It might get the message across (peer pressure). In one school
this is actually part of the plan. The incoming teacher takes the previous
class back to their classroom.
2. It was suggested that all activity teachers handle the situation the
exact same way.
3. One school purchased atomic clocks and placed them in strategic places.
That way everyone is on the same time.
4. Post the schedules.
5. Enlist the support of principals, assist. principals, etc. and maybe
get them to deliver the class.
6. End the class a few minutes early and deliver them to their room
yourself. This serves the purpose of showing the teacher that you have
respect for her instructional time.
7. Document date & teacher - present it to principal for his/her help.
8. Call the office to remind the teacher. (Some schools have phones in
classrooms) One librarian gave a timer to the teacher which did not offend
the teacher at all. She was glad to have it and returned the timer when she
picked up her class.
9. One school designs 15 min. into the schedule between classes and the
activity teacher takes the class back to the room.
10. Send the class back unescorted. It is the teacher's responsibility to
take care of them after their activity time.
11. Speak directly with the teacher. Maybe there is a simple reason she is
late and you can help alleviate the problem.
12. Put the problem in perspective. Is worth the fuss in the scheme of
things. Practice "give and take". (This one hit home with me).
I think the teachers may already feel like we have an easier job than they
do and it will not hurt our cause to be as helpful and forgiving as we can
possibly be. Many feel it shows a lack of respect, which it does, but it is
probably not personal. Something my mother might have told me - "When you
worry about what people are thinking of you, you might be surprised to learn
they aren't thinking of you at all".
Here's to a good year for us all, I love this listserve!!
Gail Wood, Librarian
East Side Elementary
Magnolia, AR
gwood1820@suddenlink.net
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