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| You scored as Catherine Morland You're Catherine Morland of Northanger Abbey! Innocent and good-hearted, you love to read gothic novels, the elements of which find their way into your daydreams.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Marvelous Musings
High School Excitement
Today, I had a student come into class on time for once. I noticed him
a) because he was on time, and
b) because he was holding his face in his hands.
Something was wrong. As I walked over, his friends let him to the sink and I heard the chatter of students gleefully explaining what happened. Turns out, my sophomore student (Yes! He'll be driving soon!) pepper-sprayed himself in the face.
Himself.
In the face.
For $10.
He tried to refuse when I sent him to the nurse. He got pretty belligerent actually, but I persuaded him eventually ("Well, you can go yourself, or I can have someone come up and take you down."). The office called too, and asked if I needed the Sheriff and Deputy to come to my room (??). Luckily the "incident" did not happen in my room, and there was no weapon present.
The paramedics took him to the hospital.
My class was bananas for the rest of the period. This class is bananas! B-A-N-A-N-A-S! This class is bananas! B-A-N-A-N-A-S!
Important lessons learned: Pepper Spray counts as a weapon and is NOT allowed at school. Pepper Spray hurts really bad. More than $10 worth bad.
a) because he was on time, and
b) because he was holding his face in his hands.
Something was wrong. As I walked over, his friends let him to the sink and I heard the chatter of students gleefully explaining what happened. Turns out, my sophomore student (Yes! He'll be driving soon!) pepper-sprayed himself in the face.
Himself.
In the face.
For $10.
He tried to refuse when I sent him to the nurse. He got pretty belligerent actually, but I persuaded him eventually ("Well, you can go yourself, or I can have someone come up and take you down."). The office called too, and asked if I needed the Sheriff and Deputy to come to my room (??). Luckily the "incident" did not happen in my room, and there was no weapon present.
The paramedics took him to the hospital.
My class was bananas for the rest of the period. This class is bananas! B-A-N-A-N-A-S! This class is bananas! B-A-N-A-N-A-S!
Important lessons learned: Pepper Spray counts as a weapon and is NOT allowed at school. Pepper Spray hurts really bad. More than $10 worth bad.
Halloween Party '07
Art Masterpieces Theme:
It took me a while to decide. I am pre-beheading and bearming of course.
We also had people dressed as Zac and Karli...
Rainbows... (not pictured)
The real and lovely Karli,
Van Gogh, the girl with the pearl earring, and a guy with an apple in front of his face... I didn't recognize that one.
and mountain climbers.
Oh, and one really attractive and charming cowboy.
It took me a while to decide. I am pre-beheading and bearming of course.
We also had people dressed as Zac and Karli...
Rainbows... (not pictured)
The real and lovely Karli, Van Gogh, the girl with the pearl earring, and a guy with an apple in front of his face... I didn't recognize that one.
and mountain climbers.Oh, and one really attractive and charming cowboy.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
The best thing about...
Friday afternoon: victoriously not giving in to Wheedling Student. No, my child, I will neither give you extra credit now to reward your previous laziness nor lie to your mom and say you have a different grade than you do.
Friday night: fabulous company that didn't mind me falling asleep at a play.
Saturday Shopping spree: Whale Wellington boots. And pain au chocolat.
Friday night: fabulous company that didn't mind me falling asleep at a play.
Saturday Shopping spree: Whale Wellington boots. And pain au chocolat.
Friday, October 19, 2007
ADD update
My three-day weekend was awesome! Highlights included running and walking in impossibly sunny fall weather and going on a SuperDate to a hockey game followed by Ella's Supper Club. Mmm... goalie fights and live jazz. We also finally had people over on Sunday and read a couple chapters of Narnia again, reviving old and fantastic traditions. I hope it keeps up.
This week has been really up and down. The twits in third period stole my whiteboard erasers again, and I suspect they hate me. But I let second period (one of my most difficult) give me a report card on how I'm doing, and I got some really good feedback (really kind words + really constructive ways to get better).
It's raining really hard right now.
But it's almost the weekend again!
This week has been really up and down. The twits in third period stole my whiteboard erasers again, and I suspect they hate me. But I let second period (one of my most difficult) give me a report card on how I'm doing, and I got some really good feedback (really kind words + really constructive ways to get better).
It's raining really hard right now.
But it's almost the weekend again!
Friday, October 12, 2007
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
little notes
It was 77 degrees today. Utterly blissful. I sat outside and sweat with some iced tea for a while.
I'm eating apple pie for dinner. A la mode.
Cold virus #2, week #5. At this rate, I'll be immune to Everything in 3 years.
I told Mr. Paper Airplane to sit down or get out today. He chose to sit down and be good for the rest of class. It was very gratifying.
I got an email today asking about my curriculum. I laughed a little bit. The teacher I'm replacing took it with her. Two states away. I got it last week. Haven't really had a chance to look at it.
I love pomegranate tea.
I don't like being alone in a big house.
Any ideas to explain my wound?
Real story: accidental hand swipe
Fake stories: squirrel attack, falling off a cliff, knife fight.
I'm eating apple pie for dinner. A la mode.
Cold virus #2, week #5. At this rate, I'll be immune to Everything in 3 years.
I told Mr. Paper Airplane to sit down or get out today. He chose to sit down and be good for the rest of class. It was very gratifying.
I got an email today asking about my curriculum. I laughed a little bit. The teacher I'm replacing took it with her. Two states away. I got it last week. Haven't really had a chance to look at it.
I love pomegranate tea.
I don't like being alone in a big house.
Any ideas to explain my wound?
Real story: accidental hand swipe
Fake stories: squirrel attack, falling off a cliff, knife fight.
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Parent Conferences: therapy blogging
Dear Cuckoo Mom,
My naivete surfaced immediately, as I assumed that parents of bright, high-achieving, socially competent and respectful young men were a) sane and b) not likely to cause unnecessary trouble. Silly me. Thank you for taking the time to cure me of my ignorance.
Upon reflection, I have come to a few interesting conclusions about you, your son, and me. Let's start with me. I'll save your baby boy for last just to keep you reading.
While I am an emotional and passionate person, in my professional capacity I act sensibly. Your darling Mattykins and his bestest buddy (of paper airplane throwing fame) turned in quizzes with the Exact Same Answers. The Exact Same Mistakes. Unusual Mistakes. They were sitting next to each other. So I am left with one test for two students. Until I know whose test it is, they get zeros. It will take 5 minutes to make up. I am not necessarily accusing your Little Muffin of cheating. I will not retract the zero until I know the skill level of both students. Sorry. All teachers who care about students do this. I work my tail off so those kids learn. It is not in your best interest to make me cry and lose sleep over this. I need sanity and sleep to do my best work.
You, madam, are nuts. I understand you don't like that "someone is accusing your son of cheating" and "he is a young man of the highest integrity" and "you are furious at the principle of the matter" and "this B+ is the lowest grade he's gotten in four years." I was a scrupulous student as well. However, this is his MIDQUARTER grade that NO ONE will EVER SEE AGAIN. Calm down. I would recommend deciding on things that are really important to be raging mad about, and staying calm about things that are less important. For your health, ma'am.
I will extend the greatest compassion to your son because I have seen from your behavior that he does not receive any at home. If you fly into a rage in which you are shaking with fury because of a 9 point quiz that is easily retaken, I am terrified to think of the other expectations you put on your son. If he cheated, by all means be disappointed. But he will make mistakes. So will you. It's best he makes them in my class because I'm not likely to have him suspended and give him an F in the course. You may even consider letting the young man take responsibility for himself. He is smart. He is considerate. He can do it.
Sincerely,
New Teacher
My naivete surfaced immediately, as I assumed that parents of bright, high-achieving, socially competent and respectful young men were a) sane and b) not likely to cause unnecessary trouble. Silly me. Thank you for taking the time to cure me of my ignorance.
Upon reflection, I have come to a few interesting conclusions about you, your son, and me. Let's start with me. I'll save your baby boy for last just to keep you reading.
While I am an emotional and passionate person, in my professional capacity I act sensibly. Your darling Mattykins and his bestest buddy (of paper airplane throwing fame) turned in quizzes with the Exact Same Answers. The Exact Same Mistakes. Unusual Mistakes. They were sitting next to each other. So I am left with one test for two students. Until I know whose test it is, they get zeros. It will take 5 minutes to make up. I am not necessarily accusing your Little Muffin of cheating. I will not retract the zero until I know the skill level of both students. Sorry. All teachers who care about students do this. I work my tail off so those kids learn. It is not in your best interest to make me cry and lose sleep over this. I need sanity and sleep to do my best work.
You, madam, are nuts. I understand you don't like that "someone is accusing your son of cheating" and "he is a young man of the highest integrity" and "you are furious at the principle of the matter" and "this B+ is the lowest grade he's gotten in four years." I was a scrupulous student as well. However, this is his MIDQUARTER grade that NO ONE will EVER SEE AGAIN. Calm down. I would recommend deciding on things that are really important to be raging mad about, and staying calm about things that are less important. For your health, ma'am.
I will extend the greatest compassion to your son because I have seen from your behavior that he does not receive any at home. If you fly into a rage in which you are shaking with fury because of a 9 point quiz that is easily retaken, I am terrified to think of the other expectations you put on your son. If he cheated, by all means be disappointed. But he will make mistakes. So will you. It's best he makes them in my class because I'm not likely to have him suspended and give him an F in the course. You may even consider letting the young man take responsibility for himself. He is smart. He is considerate. He can do it.
Sincerely,
New Teacher
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
The Original Bloods
The staff room at lunch time is usually somewhat amusing. Today, it was outrageous. One teacher mentioned that a student was acting like the devil.
I had to clarify.
Me: Do you mean he was misbehaving? Or was he pretending to be Satan?
Teacher: Oh, he was pretending to be Satan.
Other teacher: Why can't our kids pretend to be Jesus? He did way cooler things AND it would be less annoying.
Teacher: But then he'd have to do that weird hand thing.
Other teacher: Oh that was just his gang sign. They were the original bloods.
And the jokes went on. What can you come up with?
I had to clarify.
Me: Do you mean he was misbehaving? Or was he pretending to be Satan?
Teacher: Oh, he was pretending to be Satan.
Other teacher: Why can't our kids pretend to be Jesus? He did way cooler things AND it would be less annoying.
Teacher: But then he'd have to do that weird hand thing.
Other teacher: Oh that was just his gang sign. They were the original bloods.
And the jokes went on. What can you come up with?
Monday, October 01, 2007
October
I gave my babies a new seating chart, desk arrangement, and beginning-of-class-thing-to-say.
I've gotten to the point where I don't actually remember most of my day when I get home. I know I attempted to teach something with far less planning than it required. Oh well. At least I don't think I cried or hurt anybody. I still mostly have fun (I think). Am still trying to incorporate this into my lessons.
I've gotten to the point where I don't actually remember most of my day when I get home. I know I attempted to teach something with far less planning than it required. Oh well. At least I don't think I cried or hurt anybody. I still mostly have fun (I think). Am still trying to incorporate this into my lessons.
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