This is a commonly said phrase at my school, and today, it held true.
This morning shouts could be heard from the teacher's room who I did my student teaching with 2 years ago. She was yelling for someone to come and help. Turns out there was a HUGE, brutal fight that broke out in her room . . . over a hair brush.
We were supposed to have Spirit Week this week-- 5 themed days of dressing up, leading to our first pep rally Friday. I always enjoyed this in school and as a teacher, I still get excited. Due to horrible behavior school-wide on Monday, our principal had to cancel spirit week after just the first day. I guess dressing up in costumes and such led to goofing off and HORRIBLE behavior. Wouldn't be surprised if you could still smell the stink bombs. Anyway, our principal announced to the students that although Spirit Week was cancelled, he would consider still having the pep rally if the behavior improved. Or, if it was only some kids acting out, the teachers could turn in a list of people who would not be attending the pep rally. We get so sick of the behavior. There is a criminal element at my school and they can't seem to handle anything out of the norm. So, a list was made of people who would NOT be attending. The names on it? The teachers'.
At least we can find some humor in this profession.
Posted by Hannah at September 22, 2005 06:05 PMWhen i was in high school it was not that bad but these days i keep on hearing things going around in schools that freaked me out!! i cant imagine going to school in that kind of situation let alone teach the students. I really envy your braveness
oh the joys of teaching! Gotta love it!
Posted by: bethanie at September 23, 2005 12:57 PMSome of the stories that my dad tells about the high school where he teaches ... it's just unreal. I can't imagine trying to get through all of that and still trying to teach something! It's a shame that something that's supposed to be so positive [spirit week] has to be cancelled because some students act like that. :(
Posted by: Lisanne at September 23, 2005 03:08 PMHow stinking funny!! At least you do have a sense of humor about it all. Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog. I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one that feels that way about teaching sometime. I hope you have a great weekend with lots of yummy food and relaxation time! =)
Posted by: Shelby at September 23, 2005 03:13 PM