tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post3733070157475634203..comments2024-03-18T03:26:19.130-07:00Comments on THERESA'S TALES: Physical DreadTheresa Milsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-44780494602060210492010-02-25T12:33:07.227-08:002010-02-25T12:33:07.227-08:00Thanks, Jackee. I hope that both of us make a dec...Thanks, Jackee. I hope that both of us make a decent living from our writing sometime soon.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-83720096942316826672010-02-25T11:23:34.231-08:002010-02-25T11:23:34.231-08:00When I read your blog, I'm always in awe of th...When I read your blog, I'm always in awe of the many hats you have to wear as a sub. My good friend was subbing my daughter's class yesterday, so I helped out and totally admired how she can handle that hard class when I know she'd rather have the older kids (not these first graders). There's an autistic kid in her class too.<br /><br />And I hope you get that huge book deal soon, too, friend. I really do. (And if not, then your own classroom!)Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-85706431543808043552010-02-25T09:44:26.731-08:002010-02-25T09:44:26.731-08:00Hey! If you feel comfortable shoot me your e-mail....Hey! If you feel comfortable shoot me your e-mail. I couldn't find it on your blog. I just wanted to say thanks for your words of encouragement today! I really needed them! <br /><br />virginnovelist@gmail.comMollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09737883086499020291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-35707930758083068772010-02-25T05:05:41.123-08:002010-02-25T05:05:41.123-08:00Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Brigid. As...Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Brigid. As I commented on your post, I love those Irish sayings.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-75401565069429103352010-02-25T03:34:03.669-08:002010-02-25T03:34:03.669-08:00Hi Theresa, lovely meeting you in cyber world, tha...Hi Theresa, lovely meeting you in cyber world, thanks for your lovely comments on my 'sort of witty' blog, I enjoyed your blog posts, will visit again, thanks for visiting me, and love the italian 'wolf' expression,<br />BrigidBrigid O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646687391409208367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-29455630223752861072010-02-25T03:00:14.166-08:002010-02-25T03:00:14.166-08:00Susan, thanks for the comment. My son should star...Susan, thanks for the comment. My son should start his PE ballroom dancing in March.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-54088273388087691472010-02-25T02:42:55.766-08:002010-02-25T02:42:55.766-08:00My kids love playing Capture the Flag, but I laugh...My kids love playing Capture the Flag, but I laugh when I hear them talk about dancing with members of the opposite sex - they hate it! Congratulations on your wonderful comment on Miss Snark's First Victim's entry - very cool!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-20158760233821564842010-02-24T17:34:06.210-08:002010-02-24T17:34:06.210-08:00Thank you for your vote of confidence, VKT. This ...Thank you for your vote of confidence, VKT. This teacher has been teaching for years, and has a reputation for not working very hard. I haven't been to too many schools in Cambridge that make teachers have prepared lessons for subs.<br /><br />Because there are few jobs, I'm just another resume in the pile. Since I was only in the school once before, I didn't have any name recognition or a reputation. There hasn't been a job there for many months. Or anywhere around here, for that matter.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-75748392812583343972010-02-24T17:20:35.825-08:002010-02-24T17:20:35.825-08:00Why doesn't that Principal tighten that ship a...Why doesn't that Principal tighten that ship and get every teacher to have not only lesson plans but BACK-UP lesson plans. There is no excuse for what you had to put up with. <br /><br />And another thing, with all of the experience you have had in classrooms, why hasn't he looked at your resume???? You want me to call him for you? kidding.....Theresa, please let me know if I can do anything to help you. You deserve your own classroom instead of having to deal with situations like this!VKThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14017490749224577620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-4989017585489191112010-02-24T16:35:22.404-08:002010-02-24T16:35:22.404-08:00Shelley, kickball/mat ball is universally loved. ...Shelley, kickball/mat ball is universally loved. Gym teachers should never make that kind of rule!<br /><br />Last year, I subbed gym at my old school with my old class and a girl got injured during kickball. The nurse demanded "no kickball" because it was the second injury in a week (The first one wasn't on my watch). I was there for several other days and had to enforce the "no kickball" rule.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-47345506752661291772010-02-24T16:34:58.187-08:002010-02-24T16:34:58.187-08:00Aw, just keep in mind your ration of good to bad d...Aw, just keep in mind your ration of good to bad days. I'm sure good wins out--don't let a hard day wear you out!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330348627805471431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-42007250213476272010-02-24T16:31:04.162-08:002010-02-24T16:31:04.162-08:00Oh boy. I can so relate to the "change of pl...Oh boy. I can so relate to the "change of plans" saga with the teacher coming in fifteen minutes late. <br /><br />Last year I subbed for elementary phys ed, and there were no plans left. Great. Well, I had subbed for this teacher twice before, and both times she requested that they play kickball. So, to be safe, I started setting up for kickball, when the secretary walked in and gave me a print-out of an email that listed a few games to choose from. At the bottom it said: "No Kickball." Of course. As you can imagine, the kids were disappointed.<br /><br />Ah, the craziness of subbing.Shelley Slyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07981620646634240160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-33589919246998676572010-02-24T16:00:29.868-08:002010-02-24T16:00:29.868-08:00Niki, some days I can't handle it. My phone r...Niki, some days I can't handle it. My phone rang fifteen minutes ago, and my first thought was, "Not another job!" It wasn't... yet.<br /><br />Old Kitty, that co-teacher is great. He knows there will be nothing for the sub. It took him ten minutes to find the sub book (with no plans in it). It wound up being in another room. The the principal came in to give me the class lists, so I'd at least have their names.<br /><br />I got a second comment. If you want to check, I'm #14.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-45712276209290683002010-02-24T15:41:32.815-08:002010-02-24T15:41:32.815-08:00Hi
I'm exhausted just reading this.LOL! It...Hi<br /><br />I'm exhausted just reading this.LOL! It's really annoying when you're subbing for someone who doesn't give you a plan! Thank goodness for that co-teacher. I don't know how you keep on top of it all - and I'm so in awe, really and truly. My PE teachers were never as nice as you, that's for darned sure!! Oh and I do like that one of your class were rehearsing for a Michael Jackson concert tribute. Wow. <br /><br />And a big YAY to your Ms Snark adventure!!! I'm sure you'll have lots more fab comments waiting for you once you find time to RELAX! Good grief what a day!<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-1171965683103188752010-02-24T15:28:56.875-08:002010-02-24T15:28:56.875-08:00I always admire teachers and think what they must ...I always admire teachers and think what they must go through. I know I couldn't handle it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com