----- Original Message ----- From: Ruthi - rsheffer@xxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: business as usual? I would be wary of"touching and hugs" after the latest political scandals. Esther wrote: >Amen to every word. My pupils in nearby Sederot didn't >reach the news daily this summer, but their Shachar Adom continued. >(One pupil's house was so damaged that the family is >STILL split up living in homes of various relatives and another's >Mom is in a psychiatric ward in Beer Sheva.) I believe that as >several have mentioned, we must be super sensitive and flexible >at this time. I am preparing SEVERAL options for the first week >and will "go with the flow" according the vibes I get from my pupils. >Some classes, such as my seniors whom I have taught for the >past 2 years will be probably be ready to delve straight into the >new year's regular English work. With other classes, I will "play >it by ear," G-d willing. As someone mentioned, now more than >ever we must be super-sensitive and WARM -- hugs; touching; >listening; etc. to those who need it. "No" to politics in the classroom >is my opinion, although if a pupil wishes to sound off, I will allow it, >but will move on and not develop a political debate. Good luck to >everyone. ----------------------------------------------- Write for "The Etni Rag" - http://www.etni.org/etni_rag.htm Add yourself / Update your entry to "Who's Who on Etni" http://www.boker.org.il/etni/whoswho.htm -----------------------------------------------