Which leads me to ask...
Why are we given 10 days to use each year...
But given warnings if we use "too" many of them?
When I started teaching, I was told I had 10 days to use as needed for my health.
I took them all.
First year teaching = mental health days too!
Now I have probably over 133 sick days in my account.
I didn't really use too many days after I found my footing in the classroom,
then I became a single mom of two boys...
and a daughter of a mom that needed chemotherapy.
Today, Daniel got his overdue braces off.
A parent had to be there to pay for his retainers.
A parent has to, or should be, there for his IEP.
I have missed special awards, performances, and Back to School Nights
because I had to be in my own classroom.
Thank goodness I didn't have children when I stayed with my class through the Northridge Earthquake or the LA Riots, but I would have anyway.
Taking a day off shouldn't be questioned if I have the days to spend.
Glad I have administrators that put family first and understand.
I wish all of them did.
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| Today the braces came off. Next week retainers. Two years from now, implants and wisdom teeth! One day at a time.... |
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