Back in the trenches...
Today I had students back.
And I also had THREE parents either call me or stop in my classroom to discuss their child. (I thought I was going to like having a phone in my classroom. Boy, was I wrong!) And a lot of this was about things the previous year's teacher had determined for their child. I don't know why Mr. Teacher put your child in these classes. I just met your child today and didn't have any sort of meaningful conversation with him. Could you give me a day of 2 to get to know your child, please?
It is going to be a long year.
But on the bright side (the director of the Equine Assisted Therapy gives me grief about always having a bright side)the idiot assistant principal is no longer an issue, and one of my favorite students from last year--actually one of my faves of all-time, came to visit me at the end of the day today.
That alone is enough to sustain me a little while longer.
And I also had THREE parents either call me or stop in my classroom to discuss their child. (I thought I was going to like having a phone in my classroom. Boy, was I wrong!) And a lot of this was about things the previous year's teacher had determined for their child. I don't know why Mr. Teacher put your child in these classes. I just met your child today and didn't have any sort of meaningful conversation with him. Could you give me a day of 2 to get to know your child, please?
It is going to be a long year.
But on the bright side (the director of the Equine Assisted Therapy gives me grief about always having a bright side)the idiot assistant principal is no longer an issue, and one of my favorite students from last year--actually one of my faves of all-time, came to visit me at the end of the day today.
That alone is enough to sustain me a little while longer.
posted by Beth at
1:36 PM
4 Comments:
Oh Bethie - here we go. I don't know how you do it. Even I need to take a deep breath when I think about your job. But, you're great at what you do, and you know what's best for your kids. Sadly, once you get further into the school year you will probably know and understand some of them better than their own parents. I'm glad you don't have to deal with the idiot AP his year. That should count for something!
Yikes! Two weeks from today and my kidlets will be back in school. Bummer. I like summer vacation.
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Anonymous, at 6:37 AM
My sister had students back today, too (HS history) and had to give out 3 detentions in first period -- one of which went to my nephew, her son. Hopefully things will settle down for both of you!
I am so glad you don't have to deal w/ the AP!
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Anonymous, at 8:45 PM
Thanks, ladies!
I miss summer vacation, too, Patty!
I am sure it will get better. Honestly, I doubt I bond with this group as a whole, but I am sure I will find some kids I really click with.
I am just nervous about how this year is going to go and I had to vent.
:)
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Beth, at 7:33 AM
I am sure you will be great!
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Anonymous, at 8:01 AM
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