Okay, so the title doesn't quite work, but I was striving for alliteration...
Just got the calendar for next school year. Three weeks of PD to start the year (don't get me started) and then since I am on the 08-09 leadership team I have an extra week of planning. Add in mandatory summer orientation staffing and my summer vacation is now June 28th - August 3rd. Add I will be at a work conference for four of those days in mid-July. Ugh.
I know some of you are rolling your eyes at me and thinking, "What is she complaining about? What I wouldn't do for a month of vacation!" I tell you what, here's what you have to do: spend nine months of the year without being able to take a day when you "feel like a break" and spend five days a week for those nine months working 10-15 hours/day plus some weekends molding and shaping the minds and character of adolescents who, more often than not, challenge you and your hard work at every turn. Approach every day with a positive attitude, even when being cursed at, yelled at and ignored. Dream and worry about your clients so much that it makes you a little crazy. When the last thing you hear some nights before falling asleep is the echo of teenagers yelling your name (and not in a good way) you can have a month off. In fact, in my mind, you deserve a little more than that.
Sorry, off the soapbox now. I have four weeks this summer - any one want to book some time now? Happy Friday, all!
3 comments:
I say more pay for teachers (who are good) and God Bless you. I can't do it and I appreciate those of you who try and succeed. Any wild plans for time off or is doing nothing a great option???
Only a month of summer vacation that is no fair. Why be a teacher if you don't get the summer off? Give me a call sometime soon when you get the chance. I miss you!
Cole
back to school. what you need is a new shiny lunchbox.
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