So after a hectic Winter Break, we are back in the swing of things. Barry and I have moved into our home and all my kids want to see pictures...anything to stall schoolwork. I had 2 students move over the break so I am down to 27, until tomorrow when I get a new little guy with an IEP (individualized educational plan) meaning he receives special education services. One of the kids that moved was a behavior problem that fed off of others and competed for negative attention. It's been smoother this week. One of my little guys that usually never makes his day has been fine this week! It's been weird.
I was totally braindead Monday and Tuesday, but today seemed to go a little better. I was observed yesterday and it went well. Because I was having a total brain fart all day, there were a few things that I needed to fix that normally would not be an issue for me. Oh well, there's a first time for everything.
Basketball will be getting started tomorrow and our first game is the week of the 18th. We don't have a lot of time to prepare the girls, but hopefully it will work out ok.
Report cards went home today, so I'm sure I will get some phone calls in the next few days. I have already gotten some from a mom who is in denial about her son having attention problems. Other teachers have spoken with her and she continues to blame others and say that her son is just bored, though she does not think he is gifted. We are getting offended that she continues to say that we are boring and give suggestions (because she is a substitute) for things that we should be doing. All of the suggestions are things we already do . Nothing is getting through to her, and we have had to mention multiple times that his constant nose picking is a HUGE problem, but she doesn't agree. It's extremely frustrating.
Anyway, I will update soon, hopefully with more uplifting or happy news.
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