u/Far_Magician8224

Starting a parish book club soon!

What do you recommend reading? It can be spiritual reading/non-fiction or fiction. Looking for something relatively light for the first book, to draw people in.

Thanks!

Starting a parish book club soon!

What do you recommend reading? It can be spiritual reading/non-fiction or fiction. Looking for something relatively light for the first book, to draw people in.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I recently started an LTO (TCDSB). Is it correct that LTOs get 2 personal days? After how many days do you get a personal day? I hope to attend the graduation of my former students. I don't think it would be right to use a sick day?

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I've been invited to do a 30 minute presentation on Walking With Mary for girls aged 8-16. I would like your ideas on what to talk about, any prayers to teach them, activities, etc. that would engage the girls.

Thank you!

Does anyone else feel this way, even if the kids/school is good?

It seems like I wake up and the first thing I wonder/think with anxiety is that I have to go to work (or ask myself if it's a work day).

Maybe it's an indication that I'm in the wrong job.

Does anyone relate to feeling this way?

Hi Fathers,

I've seen a priest wear a chasuble without sleeves, but the back is wider than the shoulders, so you can see part of it.

I'm just curious about this, as I understand that chasubles with sleeves is the norm for priests. Thanks!

Edit: Oops, sorry, it's a deacon's dalmatic that has sleeves! Thank you, Fr. Sparky :)

Hi everyone,

I just started a Core French LTO on Thursday. I see over 150 students (grades 1-8), and barely know their names. I do not have previous marks to work with, and I will have to report on all four language strands.

I would appreciate any guidance. Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I'm a nutritionist who's giving a talk on supplements for every day/better health to a group of women.

I would like to know about some of your favourite supplements that you recommend I should speak about. Thanks!

I'm currently doing a Core French LTO, for grades 1-8.

It can really be a struggle to engage the kids, especially as some of the same activities/methods have engaged kids in my previous school.

It does help that the kids at this school are overall very kind and respectful, even though they aren't engaged.

Any tips to better engage the students, particularly the Junior/Intermediate ones? The primary kids do buy into it more.

Or just any words of encouragement to help me get through these two months. :)

Thank you!

I'm currently doing a Core French LTO, for grades 1-8.

It can really be a struggle to engage the kids, especially as some of the same activities/methods have engaged kids in my previous school.

It does help that the kids at this school are overall very kind and respectful, even though they aren't engaged.

Any tips to better engage the students, particularly the Junior/Intermediate ones? The primary kids do buy into it more.

Or just any words of encouragement to help me get through these two months. :)

Thank you!

I'm looking for a system to keep student unfinished/marked work organized for themselves. I've seen something like shelves for each student. Sort of like a mailbox system. What system do you recommend? Organization is my weakness, and I could use your help! :)

Oops, title should say: Transparency about teaching assignment

Hi everyone,

Is it reasonable to know what you'll teach before you sign an LTO contract? For instance, there was only ever any indication that I would be teaching one subject to multiple grades, but I've since learned that I'll be teaching at least one other specialty subject that I don't have experience in.

Should I have expected transparency about this beforehand? It's not a complaint, just disappointed that I wasn't informed earlier, as the assignment starts on Thursday, and I don't know what grades this other subject will be for, and I haven't received any long-range plans or a schedule.

I'm going to start a Core French LTO, and will be working in part with grade 7/8 students, which is new for me.

What kinds of activities can I start off with them at this point in the school year?

Thank you so much!

How does LTO pay compare to supplying? I only started with the TCDSB last week. The supply rate is about $278. What would the LTO pay be like for someone on A4 but brand new to the board?

Does the TCDSB recognize LTO/permanent teaching experience with the TDSB?

Thanks!

I've been asked to come in today for an LTO at a school I've never been to before. I also don't know what grades I would be teaching.

I asked if it would be okay to come in on Monday, and to have the teaching schedule sent to me (and if available, long-range plans) so that I can do some planning over the next few days. Was this a reasonable request? I know principals want a regular teacher as soon as possible but I'm not comfortable diving into something that is so unknown to me. I asked a few questions to help me prepare (such as is it my own room, or am I traveling between rooms), but haven't heard back.

Anyway, I just hope I didn't upset the principal. I haven't heard back from her since, and I don't know how much time I should give as I have another LTO that is much closer to home that I could possibly get, and I would need to respond to that by tomorrow morning if I'm still interested (which I am, but would feel bad about dimissing this other LTO).

Hi everyone,

I'll be starting a Core French LTO soon. Any suggestions for how to start this late in the year?

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'll be speaking for about 15 mins on mental health/wellness to a group of women, and want to incorporate aspects of functional medicine into it.

What do you suggest?

I was thinking about talking about the gut-brain barrier, and what can help with anxiety and stress, and what can help support mood (supplements, foods).

Any suggestions welcome!