Re: school vent/skills coach

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Re: school vent already!

> In a message dated 08/11/2001 9:05:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

> bspyle@... writes:

>

> << We covered those " home " skills when I was in grade school. Has

education

> changed that much.>>

>

> Must have because we never covered those skills and thanks to the Navy, I

was

> in schools all over the country! Washing hands after using the bathroom

was

> the only home skills we worked on in schools.

When I was in grade school, the teacher even sat with us during lunch to

coach us on table manners!

>

> <<MHMR is sending a skills trainer to our home to help me

> teach and how to take care of their home unassisted. Should

I

> cancel? >>

>

> I guess if they didn't cover that in school and they aren't being taught

at

> home, someone should show them. You're lucky MHMR is willing to teach

them

> that ... is there a charge for it?

They do have home skills coaches for MR adults. Since is in her " Oh,

MOM!!! " stage, I asked for one. Besides, there may be things I'm

overlooking. The cost is based on income.

granny

---

" Setting a good example for your children

takes all the fun out of middle age. "

-- Feather

http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html

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Re: school vent already!

> In a message dated 08/11/2001 9:05:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

> bspyle@... writes:

>

> << We covered those " home " skills when I was in grade school. Has

education

> changed that much.>>

>

> Must have because we never covered those skills and thanks to the Navy, I

was

> in schools all over the country! Washing hands after using the bathroom

was

> the only home skills we worked on in schools.

When I was in grade school, the teacher even sat with us during lunch to

coach us on table manners!

>

> <<MHMR is sending a skills trainer to our home to help me

> teach and how to take care of their home unassisted. Should

I

> cancel? >>

>

> I guess if they didn't cover that in school and they aren't being taught

at

> home, someone should show them. You're lucky MHMR is willing to teach

them

> that ... is there a charge for it?

They do have home skills coaches for MR adults. Since is in her " Oh,

MOM!!! " stage, I asked for one. Besides, there may be things I'm

overlooking. The cost is based on income.

granny

---

" Setting a good example for your children

takes all the fun out of middle age. "

-- Feather

http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html

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In a message dated 8/12/2001 7:36:36 AM Central Daylight Time,

bspyle@... writes:

> When I was in grade school, the teacher even sat with us during lunch to

>

well now it's their break time. they do need some time, as the law and their

contracts stipulate.

Joy

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In a message dated 8/12/2001 7:36:36 AM Central Daylight Time,

bspyle@... writes:

> When I was in grade school, the teacher even sat with us during lunch to

>

well now it's their break time. they do need some time, as the law and their

contracts stipulate.

Joy

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In a message dated 8/12/01 8:48:28 PM, JTesmer799@... writes:

<< well now it's their break time. they do need some time, as the law and

their

contracts stipulate.

>>

It's called duty free lunch here in the big apple. Where by the way we still

dont have a contract!

~ mom to those 2 I always mention and soon to be teacher again (SIGH)!

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In a message dated 8/12/01 8:48:28 PM, JTesmer799@... writes:

<< well now it's their break time. they do need some time, as the law and

their

contracts stipulate.

>>

It's called duty free lunch here in the big apple. Where by the way we still

dont have a contract!

~ mom to those 2 I always mention and soon to be teacher again (SIGH)!

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In a message dated 08/12/2001 8:48:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

JTesmer799@... writes:

<< well now it's their break time. they do need some time, as the law and

their

contracts stipulate. >>

Well, if you ask me, their break time while kids are at PE, library, music,

and art ought to be enough! I deplore the fact that no adults sit with the

kids during lunch. It has nothing to do with etiquette lessons (kids need a

break from constant adult supervison too!) but everything to do with learning

about the personal life of kids, who needs what, their feelings, and the

discussions kids have at the tables ( and I have been privy to some DOOZIES!)

Teachers would learn a lot more about their students and the kids LOVE adult

attention during lunch, based on my experience. I talked a long term

substitute into eating lunch with her class once a week.... she loved it and

told me that if she ever became a teacher she would make that a habit.

Cheryl in VA

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In a message dated 08/12/2001 8:48:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

JTesmer799@... writes:

<< well now it's their break time. they do need some time, as the law and

their

contracts stipulate. >>

Well, if you ask me, their break time while kids are at PE, library, music,

and art ought to be enough! I deplore the fact that no adults sit with the

kids during lunch. It has nothing to do with etiquette lessons (kids need a

break from constant adult supervison too!) but everything to do with learning

about the personal life of kids, who needs what, their feelings, and the

discussions kids have at the tables ( and I have been privy to some DOOZIES!)

Teachers would learn a lot more about their students and the kids LOVE adult

attention during lunch, based on my experience. I talked a long term

substitute into eating lunch with her class once a week.... she loved it and

told me that if she ever became a teacher she would make that a habit.

Cheryl in VA

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In a message dated 08/13/2001 10:32:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

bspyle@... writes:

<< but meal

time ain't it. >>

Because???

Cheryl

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 08/13/2001 10:32:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

bspyle@... writes:

<< but meal

time ain't it. >>

Because???

Cheryl

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/13/2001 9:22:16 AM Central Daylight Time, Wildwards

writes:

> Well, if you ask me, their break time while kids are at PE, library, music,

> and art ought to be enough! I deplore the fact that no adults sit with the

> kids during lunch.

Guess it's differnet schools different ways of doing things. Yes they do get

their, whats' it called? prep time during those times you've listed to. As

for having an adult in the lunchroom. Yes there are adults in the lunch

rooms. In elem. at least one of the cooks moves over to the dishwashing room

and works with the student helpers there. theres' also an aide who is in

ther making sure htat the kids keep eating and then move on out. this means

no food fights. hehe. I do think it also means alot of kids are scarfing

down their food to fast. Oh well. In the highschool the cooks are in the

kitchen and teachers are moving in and out getting thier own lunch so they

aren't completely unsupervised....tho flying peas to tend to happen more in

the hs lunch room. hehe.

Joy

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In a message dated 8/13/2001 9:22:16 AM Central Daylight Time, Wildwards

writes:

> Well, if you ask me, their break time while kids are at PE, library, music,

> and art ought to be enough! I deplore the fact that no adults sit with the

> kids during lunch.

Guess it's differnet schools different ways of doing things. Yes they do get

their, whats' it called? prep time during those times you've listed to. As

for having an adult in the lunchroom. Yes there are adults in the lunch

rooms. In elem. at least one of the cooks moves over to the dishwashing room

and works with the student helpers there. theres' also an aide who is in

ther making sure htat the kids keep eating and then move on out. this means

no food fights. hehe. I do think it also means alot of kids are scarfing

down their food to fast. Oh well. In the highschool the cooks are in the

kitchen and teachers are moving in and out getting thier own lunch so they

aren't completely unsupervised....tho flying peas to tend to happen more in

the hs lunch room. hehe.

Joy

[Guest guest]

Right on, Cheryl. Kids need some time without adult supervision, but meal

time ain't it.

granny

---

" Setting a good example for your children

takes all the fun out of middle age. "

-- Feather

http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html

Re: school vent/skills coach

> In a message dated 08/12/2001 8:48:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

> JTesmer799@... writes:

>

> << well now it's their break time. they do need some time, as the law and

> their

> contracts stipulate. >>

>

> Well, if you ask me, their break time while kids are at PE, library,

music,

> and art ought to be enough! I deplore the fact that no adults sit with

the

> kids during lunch. It has nothing to do with etiquette lessons (kids need

a

> break from constant adult supervison too!) but everything to do with

learning

> about the personal life of kids, who needs what, their feelings, and the

> discussions kids have at the tables ( and I have been privy to some

DOOZIES!)

> Teachers would learn a lot more about their students and the kids LOVE

adult

> attention during lunch, based on my experience. I talked a long term

> substitute into eating lunch with her class once a week.... she loved it

and

> told me that if she ever became a teacher she would make that a habit.

> Cheryl in VA

>

> Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for

messages to go to the sender of the message.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Right on, Cheryl. Kids need some time without adult supervision, but meal

time ain't it.

granny

---

" Setting a good example for your children

takes all the fun out of middle age. "

-- Feather

http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html

Re: school vent/skills coach

> In a message dated 08/12/2001 8:48:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

> JTesmer799@... writes:

>

> << well now it's their break time. they do need some time, as the law and

> their

> contracts stipulate. >>

>

> Well, if you ask me, their break time while kids are at PE, library,

music,

> and art ought to be enough! I deplore the fact that no adults sit with

the

> kids during lunch. It has nothing to do with etiquette lessons (kids need

a

> break from constant adult supervison too!) but everything to do with

learning

> about the personal life of kids, who needs what, their feelings, and the

> discussions kids have at the tables ( and I have been privy to some

DOOZIES!)

> Teachers would learn a lot more about their students and the kids LOVE

adult

> attention during lunch, based on my experience. I talked a long term

> substitute into eating lunch with her class once a week.... she loved it

and

> told me that if she ever became a teacher she would make that a habit.

> Cheryl in VA

>

> Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for

messages to go to the sender of the message.

>

>

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In a message dated 8/13/2001 3:06:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

bspyle@... writes:

> Mealtime is one of those times when the best of manners should be observed,

> that's why. For human beings at any rate.

>

> So would you have a set of universal rules, approved by school person in

> authority, on what constitutes manners, what is proper food to bring for

> lunch, what can be eaten with fingers or in need of utensils, the number of

> times children chew each bite, how much they can place in their mouth at

> one time, etc. and all parents must abide by the schools rules pertaining

> to their children's eating habits?

Aside from the occassional boy gross out attempts, most of the kids in the

lunchroom have pretty good manners. They don't need the stress of manners

police watching their every bite, IMO. Mealtime manners should be taught at

home, IMO.

Cheryl in VA

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/13/2001 3:06:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

bspyle@... writes:

> Mealtime is one of those times when the best of manners should be observed,

> that's why. For human beings at any rate.

>

> So would you have a set of universal rules, approved by school person in

> authority, on what constitutes manners, what is proper food to bring for

> lunch, what can be eaten with fingers or in need of utensils, the number of

> times children chew each bite, how much they can place in their mouth at

> one time, etc. and all parents must abide by the schools rules pertaining

> to their children's eating habits?

Aside from the occassional boy gross out attempts, most of the kids in the

lunchroom have pretty good manners. They don't need the stress of manners

police watching their every bite, IMO. Mealtime manners should be taught at

home, IMO.

Cheryl in VA

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/13/2001 12:54:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

JTesmer799@... writes:

> ....tho flying peas to tend to happen more in

> the hs lunch room. hehe.

>

Guess what ... we had flying peas with the teacher sitting right at our

table!!

That's really all peas are good for!! :-)

Cheryl in VA

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/13/2001 12:54:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

JTesmer799@... writes:

> ....tho flying peas to tend to happen more in

> the hs lunch room. hehe.

>

Guess what ... we had flying peas with the teacher sitting right at our

table!!

That's really all peas are good for!! :-)

Cheryl in VA

[Guest guest]

Re: school vent/skills coach

> In a message dated 08/13/2001 10:32:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

> bspyle@... writes:

>

> << but meal

> time ain't it. >>

>

> Because???

> Cheryl

Mealtime is one of those times when the best of manners should be observed,

that's why. For human beings at any rate.

granny

---

" Setting a good example for your children

takes all the fun out of middle age. "

-- Feather

http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html

[Guest guest]

Re: school vent/skills coach

> In a message dated 08/13/2001 10:32:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

> bspyle@... writes:

>

> << but meal

> time ain't it. >>

>

> Because???

> Cheryl

Mealtime is one of those times when the best of manners should be observed,

that's why. For human beings at any rate.

granny

---

" Setting a good example for your children

takes all the fun out of middle age. "

-- Feather

http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/13/01 5:01:43 PM Central Daylight Time,

wildwards@... writes:

> > ....tho flying peas to tend to happen more in

> > the hs lunch room. hehe.

> >

> Guess what ... we had flying peas with the teacher sitting right at our

> table!!

> That's really all peas are good for!! :-)

>

> Cheryl in VA

HI

Well I told you all awhile back that when Sara was in first grade my sister

came to visit her at lunch. Beth saw the kids teaching Sara how to make her

food fly, by flipping it with her fork. When Beth asked them if Sara would

get into trouble doing this, they answered " yes Mammmmmmm " minutes later they

continued lol

Kathy mom to Sara 9

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In a message dated 8/13/01 5:01:43 PM Central Daylight Time,

wildwards@... writes:

> > ....tho flying peas to tend to happen more in

> > the hs lunch room. hehe.

> >

> Guess what ... we had flying peas with the teacher sitting right at our

> table!!

> That's really all peas are good for!! :-)

>

> Cheryl in VA

HI

Well I told you all awhile back that when Sara was in first grade my sister

came to visit her at lunch. Beth saw the kids teaching Sara how to make her

food fly, by flipping it with her fork. When Beth asked them if Sara would

get into trouble doing this, they answered " yes Mammmmmmm " minutes later they

continued lol

Kathy mom to Sara 9

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/13/01 5:02:00 PM Central Daylight Time,

wildwards@... writes:

> Guess what ... we had flying peas with the teacher sitting right at our

> table!!

> That's really all peas are good for!! :-)

>

> Cheryl in VA

>

I hit a teacher in the face with a flying wet dishrag once. She came

through the door just as I let fly at someone else. Like I said, we were all

orderly and well behaved. Jessie

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/13/01 5:02:00 PM Central Daylight Time,

wildwards@... writes:

> Guess what ... we had flying peas with the teacher sitting right at our

> table!!

> That's really all peas are good for!! :-)

>

> Cheryl in VA

>

I hit a teacher in the face with a flying wet dishrag once. She came

through the door just as I let fly at someone else. Like I said, we were all

orderly and well behaved. Jessie

[Guest guest]

Of course manners should be taught at home, but, unfortunately, too many

homes just shove something in front of the kids as they watch TV. Even at

best, the school should reinforce what is taught at home. I fail to see what

is being eaten has anything to do with it. It's not necessary to watch every

bit the child takes, only correct him when he grosses out someone. Good

manners is one of the criterion of civilization. The best deterrent to

violence there is and should be taught from as early an age as possible.

Makes for a much happier and safer child.

granny

---

" Setting a good example for your children

takes all the fun out of middle age. "

-- Feather

http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html

Re: school vent/skills coach

> In a message dated 8/13/2001 3:06:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

> bspyle@... writes:

>

>

> > Mealtime is one of those times when the best of manners should be

observed,

> > that's why. For human beings at any rate.

> >

> > So would you have a set of universal rules, approved by school person

in

> > authority, on what constitutes manners, what is proper food to bring for

> > lunch, what can be eaten with fingers or in need of utensils, the number

of

> > times children chew each bite, how much they can place in their mouth at

> > one time, etc. and all parents must abide by the schools rules

pertaining

> > to their children's eating habits?

>

> Aside from the occassional boy gross out attempts, most of the kids in

the

> lunchroom have pretty good manners. They don't need the stress of manners

> police watching their every bite, IMO. Mealtime manners should be taught

at

> home, IMO.

> Cheryl in VA

>

>

>

>

>