Questions, Comments, and Concerns by Christina Frary (Christy)

Orange Shirt Day

2025-08-27 14:54:33 UTC

Here are some resources about the Every Child Matters movement in Canada. If you are interested in purchasing an Every Child Matters shirt from an indigenous organization to support their work, here is another link: https://orangeshirtday.org/merchandise/

Kids in the Office

2025-08-27 15:34:44 UTC

Many kids will not go to class and go straight to the office and claim "my teacher kicked me out". This is one of the reasons why the office was so crowded. Since they will not have a green slip, will they automatically be sent back to class?

After-school bus

2025-08-27 15:35:33 UTC

Will there be a bus for students involved in after-school actitivities (study club, detention, clubs)?

Office Hours

2025-08-27 15:38:11 UTC

How will we communicate office hours and keep track of detentions with admin?

Suggestion: Post office hours outside of each teacher's door

In-School Suspension

2025-08-27 15:39:38 UTC

Who is overseeing it? Last year students weren't supervised and they bragged about being able to be on their phones, do what they wanted, etc.

We agreed in IC that staff can attach ID cards to clothing with a magnet rather than wearing a lanyard.

2025-08-27 16:20:11 UTC

Breakfast

2025-08-27 20:38:14 UTC

Why are we changing breakfast? As I recall, we shortened the time on Friday because of the unstructured time becoming an issue. I am not sure why we would do that MORE days...so what am I missing? Also, if I am supervising in the hall, I cannot be supervising the kids that choose to get out of the hall chaos and into a smaller, quieter space of the classroom.

Beginning of Year

2025-08-27 20:53:48 UTC

I don't want to sit in Beginning of year meetings having info read to me that 1) I can read myself or 2) being presented "mandatory" info where it's not new information. I would much rather spend this time in collaboration and/or getting to know new staff members. Is there some way that we could read the info, do a quick quiz, and then spend 5 minutes on questions and clarifications? This time is valuable and I would like the most to be made of it. Also, can individual time be in the morning versus afternoon sometimes? Thanks.

Negative starts

2025-08-28 15:50:42 UTC

I am disappointed by the fact that both days started out negatively. Today's use of the word "passion" as a weapon was not veiled or helpful.

ETA: to make this a solution-based post rather than just a rant, let me add a potential solution. Do not reprimand a staff member in a 'not-so-veiled' manner in front of the group. When we have differing opinions, we need to be able to discuss them. Please model the behaviors you want us to use with students.