tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497814921450541701.post8983954728072462133..comments2024-01-30T00:22:34.482-08:00Comments on Mrs. Art Teacher!: PE, Art, Music, SPED or ESL what will get cut...Mrs. Art Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871081850970695684noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497814921450541701.post-76123265358589103932010-07-10T19:38:02.299-07:002010-07-10T19:38:02.299-07:00we have the same problem. they are saying that the...we have the same problem. they are saying that there will be up to 45 in a class next year. I can't imagine that happening. The one thing I can say for art is there are so few of us and teachers need plan time. When will we come to our senses in CT and mandate art and fund schools properly through state as well as city taxes? That's what it will take for a future for our kids attending public schools. I can totally understand why people are going the private and magnet route with the budget crisis every year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05782513928143522368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497814921450541701.post-9474183279716227212010-06-29T20:18:13.656-07:002010-06-29T20:18:13.656-07:00This is the common sound of our school too. I und...This is the common sound of our school too. I understand! 2008/09 my husband lost his job (Technology Education) the same day my district announced cutting the art program. Two of us with out jobs and two minis at home. We were so scared. As you mentioned, money is 'found' and life goes on. It did for us as well. My husband got a job in my district this last year and I am still working (full time). Our state gave education 'one time' money so we are safe for the next year. This summer has been lighter and more fun then ever because we are 'safe'. In saying all this, I want you to understand we do get it. I also want you to know how you will be in my thoughts. I will be checking in to hear the (cross my fingers) good news for the upcoming year. In the mean while, try yoga, listen to your chickens sing (nice picture in the post by the way), and breath in fresh air as much as you can!Mrs. Hahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01183266646073876084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497814921450541701.post-42979072208772649472010-06-29T18:41:07.671-07:002010-06-29T18:41:07.671-07:00I'm so sorry to hear of your budget woes. We h...I'm so sorry to hear of your budget woes. We had trouble two years ago but have been slowing recovering. In Arkansas, a certain number of hours per week is required in PE, so that is definitely safe here. So far, art is safe, too. Good luck at your school.Janie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04931897043854080377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497814921450541701.post-33358369971130127952010-06-29T11:23:52.428-07:002010-06-29T11:23:52.428-07:00Good luck with that board meeting. It's alway...Good luck with that board meeting. It's always interesting to see how stuff is handled in other parts of the country. I'm in NY state and the regulations for contact minutes for elementary PE are pretty stringent - art and music would be cut WAY before PE. <br /><br />But anhow, having been caught in budget cuts during my early years teaching, I do know everything loops around eventually. I was cut from my first teaching job, which i loved, after 8 years - yikes - I was still bottom of the totem pole after that amount of time. Somehow, it all worked out, because a year later, in 1985, I found myself in the job that I have held every since. I couldn't have seen the outcome back then, but now I wouldn't change a thing. Good luck whatever happens!Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482775924810462890noreply@blogger.com