The school psychologist came in to my class today to observe a student. However the girl the shrink came to observe was in the principal's office because another girl on my team had punched her in the face twice. The puncher was suspended for three days. I think the punchee will get at least a day because her mouth instigates about every scrape she's in. (Update: the punchee didn't get suspended, but spent the entire day today in the guidance counselor's office because "everything made her cry.") Other students dedicated their period to giving her a good show. A new audience breathes fresh life. I felt vindicated by the psychologist observing what a craptastic class it is. She was even a bit overwhelmed, and she's trained in how to deal with kids. (The one psychology class I took in university cracked me up.)
I also felt vindicated when I went to the new middle school teachers' monthly meeting and saw how many teachers had resigned. At least four since last month. So, there's something to say for persistence.
I improved this week: I made the cookies while nibbling on the dough... instead of just nibbling. My kids will be happy.
My Amazon shipment arrived!! "The Bible Experience" whole Bible MP3s, The Attentive Life (gift for a friend) and Eat This Book by Eugene Peterson. When the Chief saw the packing carnage, she commented, "Just what we need: more books." I responded, "And CDs." She repeated, "And CDs."
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