- For whomever is on for the rest of February, there are extra coloring sheets for this month in the "extra schedules" folder in our bin.
- Mellingers need new ID cards (ID #119)
- Please switch Joshua Rudloff from the 1st/2nd grade class to the kindergarten class.
- The only real issue this past week, was made known to us after CM was actually over. Someone who had talked with Gina Yaekel came to us, and shared that she was really upset over today. First of all, they didn't have an aide, which I didn't realize. I had assigned them one, but then as the big rush came down the hall, we didn't realize that their aide didn't show up. They never came out to say that they were in need of help, so we weren't aware of the situation, or that they were feeling overwhelmed. The worst part is that we actually sent aides back to the service that day because we had an over-abundance. The people who shared all of this with me, said that they Yaekel's aren't really the type to "speak out" or let others know if they are feeling overwhelmed or in need. I guess she just kinda turns it all inward, but then was really upset after class was over. They also said something to the affect that they felt overwhelmed the week before also, and I know that we had an aide in there that week. So anyhow, I think we just need to be sensitive to their need for extra help, and maybe give them 2 aides when possible? I really feel horrible about this - feeling like we didn't do our job, and don't want them to think that we are unsupportive to our teachers. We definitely had plenty of aides, I just wasn't aware that their's didn't show up. I wanted to go to her and apologize, but it was said that maybe she would feel even worse if she knew that the person she confided in, went and told us. So, I'm not exactly sure what to do. Any suggestions?
Anyhow, I think that's all for now. I just wanted to inform whoever is on next, of that situation. Thanks!
Krin & Steve
2 comments:
I would be alittle concerned about having the Eckburgs sit in on the early preschool class after reading about the Yeakels last two weeks feeling very overwhelmed. I know from previous experience it can be very intimidating having someone observe you, especially if you are already feeling overwhelmed. I realize the Eckburgs are teaching in April but I think we should be sensitive to the Yeakels. I know Elyse told us that the early preschool class can be very chaotic and when she helped there were two aides in the class. That's not really answering your question Krin, about what happened on Sunday but it was just something I was thinking about while reading your blog.
I believe the Eckburgs and the Yeakels are in the same caregroup so hopefully they would feel comfortable with one another and the Eckburg's presence wouldn't be intimidating.
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