Thursday, Mar 23, 2006
Just a few days ago, I received the shock of my life. It happened while I was in precarious Twilight Zone border of my living room and the hallway. All I was doing was looking through the books I had just picked up from the library. And then... it happened.
It made me run into the family room to get a small leaflet of papers. What I had discovered threw me for a loop, one I am still attempting to recover from.
Many of the lyrics from the movie version of The Phantom of the Opera are not actually new; they already existed in 1988.
I've been bashing the changes in the lyrics only to discover that a lot of them are not really new changes. The entirely different Think of Me existed in 1988. Of course, the whole chandelier-falls-at-the-end thing was changed and is still stupid, idiotic, dumb, etc.
So I sat there in the hallway/living room and compared the differences between the words in The Phantom of the Opera: Easy Piano and the libretto that came with the CDs.
The "new" lyrics are not new. I did not know this. I feel so ashamed. My world as I have known it has now come to an end.
I have, however, managed to keep all three of my New Year's resolutions (mostly.) In the past few months, I have consumed more water than I did all of last year (possibly even combined with 2004). I have purchased the entire 80 issue run of Supergirl (1996) including the in-demand last five issues in actual comic book format, not the collected graphic novel! The mostly has to do with the third resolution, which either involved not working myself to death or no longer letting people walk all over me. I can't remember which one I said, but they're both equally valid. I now have several 4-workday-weeks and I have been attempting to present a more commanding presence. However... I insist on being a stickler to the state's laws and regulations regarding childcare. Apparently, several parents and at least one synagogue staff member don't feel the same way. I get it: it's the small community feel. We all know each other and feel safe. Wonderful. I know, I understand, I accept. But... the laws are there for a reason, and I can still be cited, fined, sued, etc. if things are not done properly. A discussion will be had with the director. Enough is enough. I am a teacher at a licensed preschool, not a 16-year-old babysitter on summer vacation. If I do not have a paper indicating that a certain person is allowed to pick up a child from the school, he/she is not allowed to remove the child from the room. I don't care if the child knows the person and this person is her music teacher and I don't care that they're only going across the hall. No means no. Taking the child while I stand there and say "No" undermines my authority and is violating my will and my right.
It made me run into the family room to get a small leaflet of papers. What I had discovered threw me for a loop, one I am still attempting to recover from.
Many of the lyrics from the movie version of The Phantom of the Opera are not actually new; they already existed in 1988.
I've been bashing the changes in the lyrics only to discover that a lot of them are not really new changes. The entirely different Think of Me existed in 1988. Of course, the whole chandelier-falls-at-the-end thing was changed and is still stupid, idiotic, dumb, etc.
So I sat there in the hallway/living room and compared the differences between the words in The Phantom of the Opera: Easy Piano and the libretto that came with the CDs.
The "new" lyrics are not new. I did not know this. I feel so ashamed. My world as I have known it has now come to an end.
I have, however, managed to keep all three of my New Year's resolutions (mostly.) In the past few months, I have consumed more water than I did all of last year (possibly even combined with 2004). I have purchased the entire 80 issue run of Supergirl (1996) including the in-demand last five issues in actual comic book format, not the collected graphic novel! The mostly has to do with the third resolution, which either involved not working myself to death or no longer letting people walk all over me. I can't remember which one I said, but they're both equally valid. I now have several 4-workday-weeks and I have been attempting to present a more commanding presence. However... I insist on being a stickler to the state's laws and regulations regarding childcare. Apparently, several parents and at least one synagogue staff member don't feel the same way. I get it: it's the small community feel. We all know each other and feel safe. Wonderful. I know, I understand, I accept. But... the laws are there for a reason, and I can still be cited, fined, sued, etc. if things are not done properly. A discussion will be had with the director. Enough is enough. I am a teacher at a licensed preschool, not a 16-year-old babysitter on summer vacation. If I do not have a paper indicating that a certain person is allowed to pick up a child from the school, he/she is not allowed to remove the child from the room. I don't care if the child knows the person and this person is her music teacher and I don't care that they're only going across the hall. No means no. Taking the child while I stand there and say "No" undermines my authority and is violating my will and my right.
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Posted Mar 23, 2006 2:44 pm PT
It's an issue that I struggled with before finally putting my foot down. Parents would just "mention" that So and So would be picking up the child or simply just send So and So without telling me. One time I questioned a father who came to pick up his daughter because I had never seen him before (the fact that the girl didn't want to go with him concerned me and still concerns me, but I do know that some kids only want Mommy to get them.)
The piano teacher gives Molly lessons every week. Previously, her mother, grandmother, or babysitter came to get her and her sister, then took her across the hall to the teacher. At this point, they signed out and took responsibility for the children. If the music teacher takes her from the room, that means that he is picking her up and I therefore am still responsible for her. The mother should know she can't do that; it was only two weeks ago that I had her add the babysitter to her children's applications when she casually mentioned that the babysitter would be coming to get the kids now. I've told the parents the rules but they just don't seem to take them seriously. I do not want to risk any miscommunications or "oopsies" that result in harm to a child. The rules are not up for debate. If a parent wants So and So to be allowed to pick up a children, So and So's name must be on record as a person allowed to remove the child(ren) from the room. That's it. No ifs, and, buts or special circumstances. That's what fax machines are for. You have a last minute change, you fax me something or your child stays put.
The piano teacher gives Molly lessons every week. Previously, her mother, grandmother, or babysitter came to get her and her sister, then took her across the hall to the teacher. At this point, they signed out and took responsibility for the children. If the music teacher takes her from the room, that means that he is picking her up and I therefore am still responsible for her. The mother should know she can't do that; it was only two weeks ago that I had her add the babysitter to her children's applications when she casually mentioned that the babysitter would be coming to get the kids now. I've told the parents the rules but they just don't seem to take them seriously. I do not want to risk any miscommunications or "oopsies" that result in harm to a child. The rules are not up for debate. If a parent wants So and So to be allowed to pick up a children, So and So's name must be on record as a person allowed to remove the child(ren) from the room. That's it. No ifs, and, buts or special circumstances. That's what fax machines are for. You have a last minute change, you fax me something or your child stays put.
Posted Mar 23, 2006 3:08 pm PT
Which movie version of Phantom of the Opera? There are several, including a silent one. I own a copy of most of them (including the silent one).
I'm glad you've kept your resolutions. I didn't make any because I never end up keeping them.
Well, the laws are the laws and you need to have written authorization to allow a child to leave with someone other than the parent or legal guardian.
I'm glad you've kept your resolutions. I didn't make any because I never end up keeping them.
Well, the laws are the laws and you need to have written authorization to allow a child to leave with someone other than the parent or legal guardian.
Posted Mar 23, 2006 9:16 pm PT
The newest version; the one based off the play. The other ones do not include music by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
I've never really bothered with resolutions before, but I'm trying to make this year a year of change, so I made one for physical health, one for mental health, and one just because I wanted the issues of Supergirl.
Tell that to the parents, grandparents, and other relatives of the kids at the school.
I've never really bothered with resolutions before, but I'm trying to make this year a year of change, so I made one for physical health, one for mental health, and one just because I wanted the issues of Supergirl.
Tell that to the parents, grandparents, and other relatives of the kids at the school.
Posted Mar 24, 2006 12:51 pm PT
As often happens, some people think the rules don't apply to them. They, of course, will be the first one o scream bloody murder, if you release there child to a "harmfull" individual.
Posted Mar 26, 2006 6:40 am PT
Many daycares in my area will not let just anyone pickup the kids. When you first join the daycare all the relevant parents of a kid (anywhere from 1 to 4) must meet with the staff first. Then, they get their name on a "allowed to pickup" list so that if you're the parent that rarely picks up the kid you must show photo ID and be on the list.
You can also add other people, but they must meet with a parent and a staff member before they end up on the list. Then the same rules apply.
I think this is overly cautious, but a good thing. I haven't heard of a single abduction in my area since before these rules were put in place.
Plus, it's easier on the staff since they can easily justify why the child cannot go with a person claiming to be an uncle, or whatever.
You can also add other people, but they must meet with a parent and a staff member before they end up on the list. Then the same rules apply.
I think this is overly cautious, but a good thing. I haven't heard of a single abduction in my area since before these rules were put in place.
Plus, it's easier on the staff since they can easily justify why the child cannot go with a person claiming to be an uncle, or whatever.
Posted Apr 4, 2006 3:53 am PT
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I do not understand why parents do not understand. I think there's a lot of denial on their part (it can't happen here; it can't happen to me) as well as stupidity.
As for the Phantom, well, I just don't know what to say!