All-Star You Might Be A Crazy Cheer Mom If...... (confession Time)

[SL&AM]

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Wow! I wish we can tell our students to bring their own supplies, but apparently our school district place all this on the teachers' shoulders.
This year, the school district handed out donated bookbags and supplies to the students who asked for them, but after Sept., the students will stop bringing them and the teachers must again supply papers, pencils, notebooks, etc, if we want the students to do class work...
In this school district, I feel like the students are so entitled and expect everything to be given to them. I actually have students, who have the audacity to ask for a pencil to use and instead of returning it, the student will break the pencil and then borrow another pencil in their next class! So, I actually have a special box of broken pencils I pass out to break (no pun intended) these students of this nasty habit...
Tbh, I really feel sorry for the new teachers (2 years or less), these are the teachers who are hit the worse and are not making any money teaching and often leave the profession, quickly!...

That is sad to hear. I didn't realize how much school supply lists varied until this year---last year, we moved after the start but this past year the lists were flying around a local group I'm in. We live in a large county, over 20 elementary schools, at least 6 middles, and a handful of high schools not including magnet and charter but I figured the supply lists would be somewhat similar...nope.

Some of the schools literally had 4-5 things listed for each grade level and they were very basic---crayons, bookbag, pencils, scissors and glue. Our school supply list? 24 glue sticks, 8 bottles of glue, 12 boxes of crayons...etc, etc. At Christmas break I got a note home from one of the teachers reminding us, as parents, that some stuff would need to be replenished and if we would like to donate it'd be appreciated---crayons, glue, pencils...etc etc. But copy paper, sharpies, dry erase markers and card stock were definitely on our beginning of the year supply lists for both my Kindergartner and my 1st grader.

 

[Helen uk uni cheer]

As an elementary teacher in a title 1 school, we are often seen as babysitters to the parents. They could care less what their child learns. They could care less that our job depends on their child's test scores. I feel so terrible for these students but at the same time I just don't understand why my job is tied to these students when they come to school saying "my momma doesn't care if I make bad grades so why should I try?" *seriosuly had a kid a few weeks ago tell me that* You can teach that kid up and down, you can give them as much love as possible, but that isn't gonna make them try when it comes to a test my job depends on and now I'm labeled as "ineffective." Our education system is really messed up. They kids are so sick of the tests, there is no fun in education anymore which makes it all the more reason for the kids not to try as stated above. Give them something fun and engaging and I guarantee they will learn whether they realize it or not. But instead we are sitting them in front of a computer 30% of the time testing. If I would have known that when I went to college, I most likely wouldn't have become a teacher.


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I am in a different country but the way school is heading in UK made me change my mind into wanting to be a teacher. I am now hopefully going to uni to study nursing and see where it will take me.

One school has found a way to keeps their national GCSE grade up and it is to not enter anyone who they do not think will not get a C. Having GCSE's is vital yet they are taking them out of english and welsh and even maths because they do not want it to affect their score and they do it without telling the parents.

In a school 2 miles down the road from that school they enter anyone and do not put emphasis on testing but making lessons interesting and fun heck as a TA I love going to some of the lessons as the kids who normally will not engage love it. They don't do as well in the league tables but the kids are so much happier and do do well with a lot less pressure

 

[CheerBank]

That is sad to hear. I didn't realize how much school supply lists varied until this year---last year, we moved after the start but this past year the lists were flying around a local group I'm in. We live in a large county, over 20 elementary schools, at least 6 middles, and a handful of high schools not including magnet and charter but I figured the supply lists would be somewhat similar...nope.

Some of the schools literally had 4-5 things listed for each grade level and they were very basic---crayons, bookbag, pencils, scissors and glue. Our school supply list? 24 glue sticks, 8 bottles of glue, 12 boxes of crayons...etc, etc. At Christmas break I got a note home from one of the teachers reminding us, as parents, that some stuff would need to be replenished and if we would like to donate it'd be appreciated---crayons, glue, pencils...etc etc. But copy paper, sharpies, dry erase markers and card stock were definitely on our beginning of the year supply lists for both my Kindergartner and my 1st grader.

K-5 we were lucky that the PTA ran a school supply box fundraiser - you'd pay one price and everything the teacher requested was in each student's box and it was waiting for them on the first day at their desk with a sheet of name labels/classroom teacher included so it was very simple and easy for them to label their own supplies. Easy for me because no running around for school supplies! Not every school in the district did this but ours did. We were also always asked to donate certain additional things for the classroom - tissues, pencils, glue sticks were the main ones, and we usually sent them in twice a year. I think in 5th grade we were also asked to send in a package of loose leaf paper.

 

[Eyes On The Prize]

That is sad to hear. I didn't realize how much school supply lists varied until this year---last year, we moved after the start but this past year the lists were flying around a local group I'm in. We live in a large county, over 20 elementary schools, at least 6 middles, and a handful of high schools not including magnet and charter but I figured the supply lists would be somewhat similar...nope.

Some of the schools literally had 4-5 things listed for each grade level and they were very basic---crayons, bookbag, pencils, scissors and glue. Our school supply list? 24 glue sticks, 8 bottles of glue, 12 boxes of crayons...etc, etc. At Christmas break I got a note home from one of the teachers reminding us, as parents, that some stuff would need to be replenished and if we would like to donate it'd be appreciated---crayons, glue, pencils...etc etc. But copy paper, sharpies, dry erase markers and card stock were definitely on our beginning of the year supply lists for both my Kindergartner and my 1st grader.

I would assume that your lists had the supplies the teacher/class would be using added in. Smart idea, they are still school supplies used to teach your children. In theory, why shouldn't those be on your list? I can't imagine all parents would get that stuff but some would.

 

[SL&AM]

As an elementary teacher in a title 1 school, we are often seen as babysitters to the parents. They could care less what their child learns. They could care less that our job depends on their child's test scores. I feel so terrible for these students but at the same time I just don't understand why my job is tied to these students when they come to school saying "my momma doesn't care if I make bad grades so why should I try?" *seriosuly had a kid a few weeks ago tell me that* You can teach that kid up and down, you can give them as much love as possible, but that isn't gonna make them try when it comes to a test my job depends on and now I'm labeled as "ineffective." Our education system is really messed up. They kids are so sick of the tests, there is no fun in education anymore which makes it all the more reason for the kids not to try as stated above. Give them something fun and engaging and I guarantee they will learn whether they realize it or not. But instead we are sitting them in front of a computer 30% of the time testing. If I would have known that when I went to college, I most likely wouldn't have become a teacher.


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I went back and forth on majors when I was 18. I had just graduated from high school and had my AA degree, I was accepted into the education program at UF and all I had to do was go. I decided again it and got married instead, thus taking a much needed break from school. If I had gone that route, I'd be miserable---I bow to teacher's, there is no way in the world I could do their job. I love children, I have the patience of a saint, but the politics y'all have to put up with---nope. It is a big reason why I try to go above and beyond with my girl's teachers; they are so under appreciated, even in one of the best schools in the district---there are still 'those parents'. Those parents are just dressed a bit better than you'd expect :(

 

[SL&AM]

K-5 we were lucky that the PTA ran a school supply box fundraiser - you'd pay one price and everything the teacher requested was in each student's box and it was waiting for them on the first day at their desk with a sheet of name labels/classroom teacher included so it was very simple and easy for them to label their own supplies. Easy for me because no running around for school supplies! Not every school in the district did this but ours did. We were also always asked to donate certain additional things for the classroom - tissues, pencils, glue sticks were the main ones, and we usually sent them in twice a year. I think in 5th grade we were also asked to send in a package of loose leaf paper.

I've heard of this a lot with my Canadian friends too; I'm jealous. I don't mind buying supplies but I hate the hunting around, sell outs...etc etc.


*The day Susie was not full of sunshine.*

 

[Mndl]

K-5 we were lucky that the PTA ran a school supply box fundraiser - you'd pay one price and everything the teacher requested was in each student's box and it was waiting for them on the first day at their desk with a sheet of name labels/classroom teacher included so it was very simple and easy for them to label their own supplies. Easy for me because no running around for school supplies! Not every school in the district did this but ours did. We were also always asked to donate certain additional things for the classroom - tissues, pencils, glue sticks were the main ones, and we usually sent them in twice a year. I think in 5th grade we were also asked to send in a package of loose leaf paper.

Our PTA just did this for the first time this year. It was awesome! So nice not having to run around to 3 different stores trying to find all the supplies on the lists; the parents came to the school in August to pick up the supply kit and everything was there:)

 

[ashscott41]

My district PTO did the supply kits when I was in elementary school. It was pure torture that I had solid color folders and my mom wouldn't buy me the Lisa Frank supplies that I neeeeeded. Still remember whining about it every year haha #90sgirlprobs

 

[Pebbles49]

Someone mentioned that they thought I said teachers were mandated to spend money, NO, I never said that! But it is certainly implied when the teachers are given lower evaluations based on the resources we can add to teaching the curriculum.

 

[purplecheer]

(Australia)We would get a list sent home to the parents, in primary and secondary of supplies we needed to get. They were pretty reasonable, just the basic pens, grey leads, coloured pencils, glue ect. In primary school we had some class sets/spares of glue, scissors, dictionaries, pencils etc. and we would share lots of things between us too. In secondary school there isn't any class sets, except for things like art and tech subjects. You have to pay a fee for each subject from 0-$60, depending on how much stuff that subject needs-Food tech is $60 because of all the food, but English is free. The arts subjects can get expensive, when you have to buy art supplies. 95% percent of the class have supplies most of the time, but there are some that borrow a pencil off the teacher every time and seem to lose it, which gets annoying.

We have a internet portal which says your subjects, attendance, teachers, and work that is due/done/overdue so your parents can see if you are doing your work and coming to school. But the problem is: (most parents care btw, there is just a few that don't)

Teacher:Where's your work, Susie?
Susie:Not done, miss.
Teacher:You do know if your work isn't done, an email gets sent to your parents and it's on the portal for them to see?
Susie:Ehh, my parents don't really care.

 

[SL&AM]

Someone mentioned that they thought I said teachers were mandated to spend money, NO, I never said that! But it is certainly implied when the teachers are given lower evaluations based on the resources we can add to teaching the curriculum.

Having seen some of the bare essentials given to teacher's first starting out, there is no way in hades they can get through an entire year without spending money...it would be impossible!

 

[Cheer Dad]

Someone mentioned that they thought I said teachers were mandated to spend money, NO, I never said that! But it is certainly implied when the teachers are given lower evaluations based on the resources we can add to teaching the curriculum.

It was eyes on the prize and she realized she misread that.


**well isn't that just special**

 

[TealShades]

Oh I loved buying school supplies as a kid. Well actually didn't buy them lol just picked them out.

 

[CheerBank]

Oh I loved buying school supplies as a kid.

I did too. As a mom shopping for them though, not as much.

 

[TealShades]

I love the derailment of the derailment. Lol went from crazy cheer moms to who likes or doesn't like to buy school supplies.