Purpose

As a teacher, mom, and all-around somebody who wants to be better, I created a space for me to reflect, (possibly) rant, and rave about my world, my home and my space.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

On the Bright Side: We're Cracking Up

Today got a little crazy. Nothing I can't handle, of course, but my students were a little louder than usual. Mondays are loud. They've had three days of (I presume) utter silence at home, where they aren't allowed to speak at all. Now, I know this isn't true, but the amount of talking on Mondays leads me to imagine a mute weekend. Today, though, today is Tuesday. What was the dealio?
Well, my loudest student was gone yesterday, so today was his Monday. We got a new student and that always creates a stir in the classroom, so that's explained as well. Oh, and the weather changed, again.
Okay, so under the threat of not being allowed to speak in the lunchroom until next Monday, my students attempted to get back on track.
My hipsters took off their sunglasses, which they've been wearing non-stop. Now I can see their eyes. As one student commented, "Ah man, now I can't roll my eyes whenever I want to." Yup, sorry.
We had to stop during P.E. and discuss the difference between "hitting somebody" and "hitting on somebody." That was quite the conversation. Particularly since one student accused another student of "hitting on" the teacher. Noooooooooo!!!!
One of my students asked, "Will I lose my pants if I just stand here?" I stared at her in puzzlement, then doubled over with laughter, which then led to a coughing fit, which then led to more laughter, then coughing... When I could finally breathe again, she laughed, "I meant points. Do I lose points if I don't participate?" Well, yeah...
We finished the day by discussing the "hands off" policy at our school and all school events. After talking about no kicking, biting, punching, shoving, pushing, elbowing, jostling, etc. We then ventured into the realm of public displays of affection. (My principal let me know that she had to deal with student PDA on a field trip last week. Jeeze.) At the end of spiel, I finished with, "Keep your hands, feet, and lips to yourself." I hope they weren't so busy laughing that they forget the policy...

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