Seriously, I had two boys square off at one another yesterday. I was able to intervene and separate them with a little police "lingo" that I'll refrain from saying here for the sake of graceful eyes. I realized that I may have to go into the "Cop" mode to protect other kids in these situations. The way I see it, 25% of my student load is either High Risk Intervention kids, "Almost Fry Cook" Kids, or the very precious Special Education Kids. So I have to be on my toes...very little can set these guys off.
Anyway, yesterday, I made my first big e-mail "boo-boo". I sent an invitation to the entire school to my Lab on November 5 which will be the "Pedestrian Under the Influence" drill. My guys will wear "Drunk Buster" goggles and negotiate through an obstacle course with the mighty Dr. Burns watching, (with two #2 pencils! )Anyway, the e-mail said..." All are invited to observe the Public Safety 4th period "Pedestrian Under the Influence" drill on November 5 in the yard. This is a very funny drill to watch but it also teaches the kids they shouldn't drink. THAT'S WHAT I MEANT TO SAY...WHAT WAS SENT WAS... "All are invited to observe the Public Safety 4th period "Pedestrian Under the Influence" drill November 5 in the yard. This is a very funny drill to watch but it also teaches the kids they should drink! (I left out the "n't" in shouldn't. Luckily Every administrator in my command found it at the same time and helped me spell it correctly. Every one had a big laugh. I throw the "rookie card" which I'm almost out of.
Poor you Mr. Rookie...You are correct, most things year one are harder, and luckily the veteran teachers know it, help us as much as possible, and most importantly they can laugh with us about some stuff! I have been assured that year 2 will be "MUCH" better...I hope so!
ReplyDeleteyou can get more out of the rookie card than you think....steve next time we 59 ask me about the flashbang...its a hoot
ReplyDeleteThe second year is better, but you can't survive without a little humor! Start writing these little things down and when you're having a bad day, pull them out and remind yourself of these things. Thankfully your administration is human and realizes we all make mistakes!
ReplyDeleteSounds like Perry has a good story to share too!