tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post2453123311526903025..comments2023-10-31T04:33:30.335-06:00Comments on The Life of Bon: A day in the life.bonbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-35008445096364129912014-01-19T08:22:34.721-07:002014-01-19T08:22:34.721-07:00This is interesting. I English also-9th graders in...This is interesting. I English also-9th graders in San Antonio….our days are somewhat similar, but I put in way more hours- We have mandatory planning meetings after school two days a week- beyond contract time..and they last anywhere from 1-2 hours….or more…we are expected to be available for tutoring before and after school and lunch…..so I'm a bit jealous of your hours…we call your schedule block and we used to do that…now I teach 6 classes. 175 students. Melvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12314440627026235579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-9699244736086991222014-01-19T08:22:32.981-07:002014-01-19T08:22:32.981-07:00This is interesting. I English also-9th graders in...This is interesting. I English also-9th graders in San Antonio….our days are somewhat similar, but I put in way more hours- We have mandatory planning meetings after school two days a week- beyond contract time..and they last anywhere from 1-2 hours….or more…we are expected to be available for tutoring before and after school and lunch…..so I'm a bit jealous of your hours…we call your schedule block and we used to do that…now I teach 6 classes. 175 students. Melvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12314440627026235579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-12569627953714786842014-01-16T18:36:45.468-07:002014-01-16T18:36:45.468-07:00I teach 8th grade Language Arts! I should adopt th...I teach 8th grade Language Arts! I should adopt that philosophy, too. Instead, I take all of the grading home and work on it. Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01804182901573280105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-11025307853480503462014-01-10T17:48:35.811-07:002014-01-10T17:48:35.811-07:00And I used to think teaching was just showing up.....And I used to think teaching was just showing up... Man, I was wrong! :pAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087127511588173880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-24031165502357515082014-01-09T23:39:37.698-07:002014-01-09T23:39:37.698-07:00Wow, this is a really inspiring post in a way, I b...Wow, this is a really inspiring post in a way, I bet I could get a lot more out of my day than I do now. Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-25637733641189441012014-01-09T18:56:56.194-07:002014-01-09T18:56:56.194-07:00Your day exhausts me. Your day exhausts me. Taylor Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508753173622510644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-52917841192506156902014-01-09T15:08:18.026-07:002014-01-09T15:08:18.026-07:00I love this! I'm actually really interested in...I love this! I'm actually really interested in how bloggers spend their time and how they find time to do all of the blogging things. Before, I had an office job so when I had some down time I could do some reading, responding to emails, writing, etc. But now I don't have a job like that anymore and my whole routine is messed up!Emily Hornburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517036280716456767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-44516013049545045512014-01-09T13:02:48.100-07:002014-01-09T13:02:48.100-07:00I am a new reader to your blog and I especially lo...I am a new reader to your blog and I especially love this post! I always am interested to see what a day in the life of fellow bloggers is like. I admire that you still are able to do your job well, but keep work separate from your home life. Balance is always so important. A wonderful read :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042856737134708166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-9150238555947814982014-01-09T11:37:47.849-07:002014-01-09T11:37:47.849-07:00DO IT! And students who want to learn is not a ma...DO IT! And students who want to learn is not a made up thing at all! There are so many great students, unfortunately it seems like we use all of our energy on the ones who couldn't care less.bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-18640170944922288132014-01-09T08:59:52.614-07:002014-01-09T08:59:52.614-07:00Sometimes E, and now you, make me feel the teachin...Sometimes E, and now you, make me feel the teaching itch, but then I think of all the cautionary tales and "DONT DO ITS!" and I feel torn. Maybe I will wait til we are stationed overseas and I will teach kids who actually want to learn? (is that a made up thing, unicorn-status kids?) Kaysie https://www.blogger.com/profile/12075514605943952553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-50087022945313196062014-01-09T07:28:47.268-07:002014-01-09T07:28:47.268-07:00Thank you! That means a lot to me! Kim made a gr...Thank you! That means a lot to me! Kim made a great comment above... it's all about finding things you can let go of. Thanks so much for the comment!bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-73224515615448137942014-01-09T07:28:10.485-07:002014-01-09T07:28:10.485-07:00I must've read your mind!I must've read your mind!bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-22339950431510283562014-01-09T07:27:58.063-07:002014-01-09T07:27:58.063-07:00I agree! Have you ever read the book "Never ...I agree! Have you ever read the book "Never work harder than your students"? I haven't read it but it has been recommended to me several times and I just really agree with the whole concept- I shouldn't be stressing myself sick and doing backbends while my students get to go home and hang out with their boyfriends. And yes, couldn't agree more on the letting something go. It takes while, though, I think to realize that there is a much easier way to do things. Work smarter not harder!bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-5663477543285787062014-01-09T07:25:16.805-07:002014-01-09T07:25:16.805-07:00oh yah, arriving with only 15 minutes before schoo...oh yah, arriving with only 15 minutes before school starts would be tough. I already feel kind of out of control in the morning. And yes the 85 minute prep a day is far and away the best thing about teaching high school. I don't know how I would do it otherwise.bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-31075207074552097532014-01-09T07:23:53.255-07:002014-01-09T07:23:53.255-07:00hahaha! Of course, we do occasionally talk about ...hahaha! Of course, we do occasionally talk about students... usually the ones that give us all hell :)bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-87661084764757799112014-01-09T07:23:29.151-07:002014-01-09T07:23:29.151-07:00I agree! It seems like we only write about the hi...I agree! It seems like we only write about the highlights, not the ins and outs of each day. By the way I read your post today on staying home with your baby- beautiful!bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-29724790701506330892014-01-09T07:23:02.144-07:002014-01-09T07:23:02.144-07:00Yes! It's so fun!Yes! It's so fun!bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-34740202013456169482014-01-09T07:22:50.091-07:002014-01-09T07:22:50.091-07:00What grades do you teach? I definitely think it i...What grades do you teach? I definitely think it is easier with older grades... There are much more demands placed on elementary schools. Lesson planning is always my first priority so no matter what I know what I'm teaching the next day. Grading is last priority. If I get to it, great, if not- they will live!bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-84837500395867888232014-01-09T06:50:55.903-07:002014-01-09T06:50:55.903-07:00As a teacher myself, I enjoy reading how you handl...As a teacher myself, I enjoy reading how you handle the work-life balance. Sometimes, I feel overwhelmed by everything I have to do. Your post has inspired me to prioritize things better. Thanks! Tracy H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17707119777385133426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-76278197499229298722014-01-09T06:41:25.383-07:002014-01-09T06:41:25.383-07:00We must've been on the same wavelength, I did ...We must've been on the same wavelength, I did this exact same thing yesterday! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-58532277799771102292014-01-09T06:40:46.199-07:002014-01-09T06:40:46.199-07:00I love love love your comment about leaving at 3. ...I love love love your comment about leaving at 3. Veteran teachers were always complaining that they were at school until 6pm or later. If you can't fit your work into 8 hours, let something GO! Let students grade less important papers, skim essays, get a TA, something. I learned from Harry Wong that the person who does the work does the learning. It's rare to find someone who treats teaching like a job. Mostly they're posting about grading and lesson planning at 7pm. Okay, sorry, rant over :)Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06520199684836826209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-69169381605251630002014-01-09T05:08:17.297-07:002014-01-09T05:08:17.297-07:00Your schedule at school ROCKS! 85 minutes for you...Your schedule at school ROCKS! 85 minutes for your prep? Wow, I am so jealous! I also really like that your have to be at school 45 minutes before the day begins. We only have to arrive 15 minutes in advance, and sometimes I feel like I cut it down to the wire, you know?<br /><br />This is my first year teaching 4th grade, and I feel like I have the same outlook as you on teaching being the same kind of job as everything else. I just refuse to burn out and most of the time, I'm out the door within 45 minutes after the day ends. It's important to leave work at work!Kate @ Classy Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02894255555119721776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-18834072028709905272014-01-09T04:06:07.283-07:002014-01-09T04:06:07.283-07:00I always wondered what my teachers talked about in...I always wondered what my teachers talked about in the lounge...Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720694596549999667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-31257579755224966582014-01-08T20:25:44.077-07:002014-01-08T20:25:44.077-07:00Hey I did a blog post kind of like this today. :) ...Hey I did a blog post kind of like this today. :) I think there is something wonderful about writing about the very ordinary and boring details of life. Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01688055195720685915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-85107034839419702732014-01-08T20:12:52.423-07:002014-01-08T20:12:52.423-07:00MAN this just got me so excited to be a teacher ne...MAN this just got me so excited to be a teacher next year!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com