Monday, September 28, 2015
State wide testing
Dear People in charge of testing:
Where in your right mind do you think that having a 70 minute LA test is appropriate???
Did you consider that students also are taking other tests that day?
Did you consider what time and a half looks like on that one???
Say what part 2
Another classic story from last night…
Again standing in this really long line to get my book signed. The people around me and I are making small talk and asking what we all do. The two ladies in front of me work together at one of the local universities. When they asked what I did I said that I was a special ed teacher. I did not get my usual response of “oh you must be so patient”I get:
“Umm, its 9:30 at night on a Wednesday night. Shouldn’t you be at home grading papers or something? You know getting ready for tomorrow?”
Nope – I’m on spring break enjoying every moment of it.
Aren't you????
Tonight I was at a lovely event downtown. Had nothing to do with teaching, just one of my passions.
During this event I was able to hear Jeanie White- Ginder and Greg Luganis speak. Powerful event.
So how does this turn in to a laughable teaching moment? Here’s how.
After the event, I am standing in line ( a very long line) waiting to have my book signed. (I’m a sucker for this. Just so you know) Minding my own business, I promise! When I see a parent and student who used to go to my school come out of the restroom.
Parent walks up to me and offers me this gem:
Aren’t you that teacher that works at IMSN?
Yes, yes I am. (so wanted to say nope sorry but I buried the sarcasm.)
Do you remember who I am? I’m M and C’s mom.
(biting my lip by this point?) Yes of course I remember you!!! (they only left in August)
Well that’s great! It was good seeing you!
Best moment
Tonight our art and music teacher organized an art and talent show that was great!!!
The moment of the school year came tonight.
One of our third graders was due to sing a song with three other students. The three other students did not show up for the performance. Not letting this deter her, she got up to sing anyway. In a show of support, one of the high school teacher’s joins her. Math teacher pulls out her cell phone to pull up the words to the song so that they knew them.
As they begin song begins they begin singing. Before long most of the audience is singing along with them. Then when we didn’t think it could get any better, 5 high school students go up and join them to sing the rest of the song. By this point everyone was singing in the room. To top it off, there wasn’t a dry eye in the room, even the music teacher was tearing up.
This is why I love where I teach.
Your going where?
Standing in the front hallway this afternoon right before dismissal and 2 first graders come up the hallway. A boy and a girl, with the girl in front.
Where are you going?
Girl: He said he was going to show me something in the corner on the other side of the building
Does your teacher know this?
Girl – No
Go back to class.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)