The day I've been dreading. The day when every student who could potentially melt down DID, all at the same time, and when even many of the ones who normally aren't a challenge WERE.
There were tears, there was attitude, there was refusal to comply, there was kicking and stomping and yelling, there was bargaining, there was constant inattention, there was all but four minutes of my lunch hour spent dealing with kids, there were boundaries upheld and hysterics because of it, there were things thrown, there was talking back, there were stern talking-to's and minutes with heads down on desks, there were giggle fits, there was name calling, there were temper tantrums, and there was me, looking at my watch, wondering how on EARTH I'd survive another hour and a half till the bell went.
Oh there WILL be wine with my dinner tonight, let me tell you.
Tomorrow is an early dismissal day to be trained on our new provincial electronic student information system, and all I could say when the announcement came on at the end of the day was "OH THANK GOD."
I, my friends, am POOPED.
4 comments:
wow hills. i was tired just reading all you went through. i can't imagine how tired you were! Enjoy that wine and a restful nights sleep!
Ah, the perfect storm. Eat, sleep, recharge your batteries, and live to fight again! You are a great teacher, and God is with you. I'll pray He gives you a good heaping helping of His strength for tomorrow! :)
Wow. Sounds like a big pile of insanity!! You deserve a good break!
You deserve some apple pie.
YUM! apple pie.
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