I called all four out in to the hall after gym, in a tone that implied, without a doubt, that they were in for it. Without raising my voice at all (gotta love that parenting/teaching skill), I informed them that I was already aware of their actions, not to bother lying to me, but that SOMEBODY had better provide a GREAT explanation as to why the boys that I TRUSTED, had been STEALING. Now, don't get me wrong, I don't like disciplining my kids. But there was a small twinge of satisfaction when I noticed that they were affected by my obvious disappointment in them. It means I've established some sense of right and wrong within my classroom.
For several seconds, nobody spoke, as they all closely examined their shoes. Then one brave little boy spoke up:
Well, we thought it would be fun to be the most hyper kids in the class and this was the only way we could think of to do it.
I had to battle the urge to laugh, and scream in frustration, both at the same time. There followed a lecture about good decisions and honesty and so on and so on. I must have LOOKED really angry, even if I didn't raise my voice, because those boys made not a sound. I sent them back to the classroom. I must've struck some fear in the rest of my class, too. For the next 15 minutes, not a one of them made a peep as they worked on their assignment.
Ahhhh, spring. The last few weeks (okay, well, seven) of school brings children made delirious be spring fever and the prospect of that glorious time called summer vacation. On the other hand, it brings for the teachers a fresh dose of exasperation. And some of the BEST stories of the year!
Stay tuned....
Oh...and before I go.... I saw this on a license plate in front of me, as I was driving home today. I sounded ridiculous as I tried to sound it out. I went through a half dozen pronunciations before it finally hit me and then I laughed out loud. How many tries does it take you?
POMPUOP
3 comments:
I got the SNL Ahnold implication right away, sorry.
Sugar. I thought I just read recently that the Hyper myth was debunked. What's fun about reading, if you wait long enough, is the debunk is debunked over and over.
Glad you have control of your classroom and you run a nice blog too.
Paul: To be honest, most people probably will get the Arnold thing right away. I'm just sometimes slow on the uptake ;)
You're right, the sugar myth was recently debunked. My 10 year olds, however, didn't get that memo. Pity.
I grew up in Hanover, so York is the closest "city" to my tiny hometown. Where in York do you live?
One try.
Hear me now and listen to me later. We don't want no girlie men. We will Pump...You...UP!
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