Teacher Appreciation Week - Page 2

Sundae · 05-01-2011, 10:44 AM

Our teachers aren't allowed to accept alcohol.
I'm not sure of the exact reason why. Obviously there are already rules in place re not being under the influence of drink or drugs on the premises, so it's not that.

They go into a locked cupboard and are brought out for staff parties. Which oddly enough it seems CAN be held on the premesis (leaving do's, Quiz Nights etc - all held in the evening and with no children present).

Colour me puzzled.

Tulip · 05-01-2011, 11:04 AM

Heheheh....I was only kidding around.

Having alcohol on school grounds hardly seem appropriate.

Sundae · 05-01-2011, 11:10 AM

Sorry - I seem so clueless recently whether people are serious or joking.
When I was in secondary school (12-16) it was customary for the teachers involved in the school plays to get gifts of wine & flowers (the female staff) or whiskey (the Music Director).

And that was with money contributed by the pupils!

Tulip · 05-01-2011, 12:24 PM

well, who knows. Maybe it would be okay. I can try ask the teacher.

monster · 05-01-2011, 04:43 PM

No alcohol allowed on school premises, period. Opened, unopened.....none. I occasionally read British books where the parents slope off to the beer tent on sports day -and the beer tent is run as a fundraiser!

Sundae · 05-02-2011, 06:46 AM

We have a beer tent at the May Fayre!
They sell lager, bitter, cider, Pimms and wine.

There is a pub at the end of the road the school is on, and they bring an outside bar. I understand - I may be wrong - the school charges them a flat fee, as on a hot day it's a real draw for Dads and encourages them to spend more money elsewhere!
It's a good deal for the pub anyway, as they also give away promotional vouchers. This encourages family diners (who are valuable) who see the pub every day but might not think to eat there because they associate it with the school run.

It's not seen as any different to having an ice cream van at the Fayre. Although they are forbidden (I think by law?) to ply their trade near the school at any other time.

The BBQ & hotdogs and soft drinks are all run by the PTA as fundraisers of course.

ETA - Monster! No bottle Tombola?!
Years 2 and 6 traditionally supply these prizes, although Muslim/ teetotal families are assured they can bring any other items in.
It's something to see a 10 year old walking into the office insouciantly carrying a bottle of Baileys or a four-pack of Stella.

monster · 05-02-2011, 06:54 AM

no Tombolas here at all

Sundae · 05-02-2011, 07:00 AM

Sigh.

Front porch, neighbourhood music festivals - tick
Progressive schools - tick
Great swim teams and ice hockey - tick
No TOMBOLA? Argh - cultural wasteland!

monster · 05-02-2011, 07:03 AM

yeah. But it's gambling, doncha know..... gambling and alcohol.....works of the devil!

infinite monkey · 05-02-2011, 07:13 AM

Catholic school festivals: beer and gambling.

Need I say more?

monster · 05-02-2011, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinite monkey

Catholic school festivals: beer and gambling.

Need I say more?

But Catholic Schools are separate from the state........ where's rkz?

infinite monkey · 05-02-2011, 08:00 AM

Ahhh, good. Because I like beer and gambling.

Wonderful teachers:

Sister N: elementary school principal. What a lady!
Mrs G: 5th grade
Mrs S: 8th grade literature
Mr G: high school math
Mr W: high school history and current events
Mr M: high school advanced english and french

And I don't want to forget the wonderful high school librarian. He got a lot of crap from people, he was not a great looking man, and he had a beautiful wife. Looking back, he was probably a hippie in his day. He would lead me towards books he thought I'd like.

Not good teachers:

Sister F in 3rd grade (after coming back to school after my kitty got hit on the road and I rode in the back of the station wagon with him and he was all smashed up, but I said it would be OK because he went to heaven and she starts yelling "ANIMALS DON'T HAVE SOULS..." Mom talked to her, this poor child cried for two days straight. Have you no empathy?

Mr G: freshman english. Meh
Mr P: high school world history. Meh
Mr G: high school political sciences: always challenging me to argue. Then would say "why don't you tell your mom and have her come in and yell at me?" to which I replied "my mom taught me to fight my own battles, thank you very much. Now, about how you're wrong." (WEll, except for the 3rd grade incident...mom fought for me then! I was just a little kid.)

To all the dedicated, good teachers out there...good on you. It can't be easy.

Sundae · 05-02-2011, 08:00 AM

Re alcohol and gambling - this is a C of E school!
What can I say, we Brits just hate our children.

footfootfoot · 05-02-2011, 05:37 PM

handjob in a stationary closet?

Tulip · 05-02-2011, 05:56 PM

So, I thought I'd treat the teachers to pizza for lunch. Called the school, first lady: yes, all kindergarten teachers eat at the same time. Art, Music, and PE teachers? I don't know, please call back at 8AM. Okay, so I called back at 8. Another lady told me: No, the teachers don't eat at the same time. Who is your kid's teacher? She eats at 10:55PM. You should talk to her. Art, Music, and PE teachers? Let me transfer you. It went to voicemail. I don't leave messages cuz hardly anyone ever returs my call.

So I figured, screw it. They're getting cookies. Takes some of my time but will save me money. The teachers got cookies from me for Christmas, and they will get them again now. I'll be known as C***'s cookie aunt.

Hmm....actually, only his main teacher knows I'm the one who gave the cookies. Rest of his teachers thanked his parents. Oh wait, except for the PE's TA. She came to the classroom and thanked me personally. I think teacher's assistants are underappreciated.

05-01-2011, 04:43 PM	#20
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	No alcohol allowed on school premises, period. Opened, unopened.....none. I occasionally read British books where the parents slope off to the beer tent on sports day -and the beer tent is run as a fundraiser! __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

05-02-2011, 06:46 AM	#21
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	We have a beer tent at the May Fayre! They sell lager, bitter, cider, Pimms and wine. There is a pub at the end of the road the school is on, and they bring an outside bar. I understand - I may be wrong - the school charges them a flat fee, as on a hot day it's a real draw for Dads and encourages them to spend more money elsewhere! It's a good deal for the pub anyway, as they also give away promotional vouchers. This encourages family diners (who are valuable) who see the pub every day but might not think to eat there because they associate it with the school run. It's not seen as any different to having an ice cream van at the Fayre. Although they are forbidden (I think by law?) to ply their trade near the school at any other time. The BBQ & hotdogs and soft drinks are all run by the PTA as fundraisers of course. ETA - Monster! No bottle Tombola?! Years 2 and 6 traditionally supply these prizes, although Muslim/ teetotal families are assured they can bring any other items in. It's something to see a 10 year old walking into the office insouciantly carrying a bottle of Baileys or a four-pack of Stella. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

05-02-2011, 06:54 AM	#22
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	no Tombolas here at all __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

05-02-2011, 07:00 AM	#23
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Sigh. Front porch, neighbourhood music festivals - tick Progressive schools - tick Great swim teams and ice hockey - tick No TOMBOLA? Argh - cultural wasteland! __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

05-02-2011, 07:03 AM	#24
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	yeah. But it's gambling, doncha know..... gambling and alcohol.....works of the devil! __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

05-01-2011, 10:44 AM	#16
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Our teachers aren't allowed to accept alcohol. I'm not sure of the exact reason why. Obviously there are already rules in place re not being under the influence of drink or drugs on the premises, so it's not that. They go into a locked cupboard and are brought out for staff parties. Which oddly enough it seems CAN be held on the premesis (leaving do's, Quiz Nights etc - all held in the evening and with no children present). Colour me puzzled.

05-01-2011, 11:04 AM	#17
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	Heheheh....I was only kidding around. Having alcohol on school grounds hardly seem appropriate.

05-01-2011, 11:10 AM	#18
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Sorry - I seem so clueless recently whether people are serious or joking. When I was in secondary school (12-16) it was customary for the teachers involved in the school plays to get gifts of wine & flowers (the female staff) or whiskey (the Music Director). And that was with money contributed by the pupils!

05-01-2011, 12:24 PM	#19
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	well, who knows. Maybe it would be okay. I can try ask the teacher.

05-02-2011, 07:13 AM	#25
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Catholic school festivals: beer and gambling. Need I say more?

05-02-2011, 08:00 AM	#27
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Ahhh, good. Because I like beer and gambling. Wonderful teachers: Sister N: elementary school principal. What a lady! Mrs G: 5th grade Mrs S: 8th grade literature Mr G: high school math Mr W: high school history and current events Mr M: high school advanced english and french And I don't want to forget the wonderful high school librarian. He got a lot of crap from people, he was not a great looking man, and he had a beautiful wife. Looking back, he was probably a hippie in his day. He would lead me towards books he thought I'd like. Not good teachers: Sister F in 3rd grade (after coming back to school after my kitty got hit on the road and I rode in the back of the station wagon with him and he was all smashed up, but I said it would be OK because he went to heaven and she starts yelling "ANIMALS DON'T HAVE SOULS..." Mom talked to her, this poor child cried for two days straight. Have you no empathy? Mr G: freshman english. Meh Mr P: high school world history. Meh Mr G: high school political sciences: always challenging me to argue. Then would say "why don't you tell your mom and have her come in and yell at me?" to which I replied "my mom taught me to fight my own battles, thank you very much. Now, about how you're wrong." (WEll, except for the 3rd grade incident...mom fought for me then! I was just a little kid.) To all the dedicated, good teachers out there...good on you. It can't be easy. Last edited by infinite monkey; 05-02-2011 at 08:07 AM.

05-02-2011, 05:37 PM	#29
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	handjob in a stationary closet? __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

05-02-2011, 05:56 PM	#30
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	So, I thought I'd treat the teachers to pizza for lunch. Called the school, first lady: yes, all kindergarten teachers eat at the same time. Art, Music, and PE teachers? I don't know, please call back at 8AM. Okay, so I called back at 8. Another lady told me: No, the teachers don't eat at the same time. Who is your kid's teacher? She eats at 10:55PM. You should talk to her. Art, Music, and PE teachers? Let me transfer you. It went to voicemail. I don't leave messages cuz hardly anyone ever returs my call. So I figured, screw it. They're getting cookies. Takes some of my time but will save me money. The teachers got cookies from me for Christmas, and they will get them again now. I'll be known as C***'s cookie aunt. Hmm....actually, only his main teacher knows I'm the one who gave the cookies. Rest of his teachers thanked his parents. Oh wait, except for the PE's TA. She came to the classroom and thanked me personally. I think teacher's assistants are underappreciated.

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