I so don’t want to be here at school today. This isn’t like my usual complaint of just not wanting to come because I don’t feel like it. I mean I REALLY don’t want to be here. I feel completely drained. I don’t know if it’s because of these longer hours they have us working this year or the fact that I don’t feel like I’m teaching these kids very much. Having a headache behind my right eye doesn’t help either.
I’m not in the mood to correct behavior, because I don’t feel up to the argument that typically comes along with it. I had to tell a student twice to start a new line in the gym this morning and then he began crawling up to the front on his knees. I told him, “_______, get up and walk” 10 times, slowly, and calmly. He never once stood up on his feet. What do you do then? The parent would think it’s ridiculous if I called, the office would kick the referral back, and I looked like a push-over in front of all of my students. I’m not in the mood to deal with this. Sorry for being such a downer.
Oh and by the way, I STILL haven't had my white trousers hemmed. Thanks for all of the advice though. I think I'm like you Janet. I'm not going to judge if someone else wears white pants after Labor Day, but I don't know that I want to take the risk and do it myself.
Man, that stinks! I would be so angry! What grade do you teach again? I just couldn't be a teacher. I have so much admiration for you. It seems so awful to have bad behavior and not really be able to do anything about it. It seems like no one wants you to discipline their children nowadays, and they get away with everything! Good luck. Hope you have a better day tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteDon't give up! Days will get better, and the kids will finally realize you mean business. Keep remembering the days when you love to teach. Sometimes that gets me through the crappy days. I hope you have a much better Friday!
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