Right about after the last post, I had a student start yelling to her friend right before class started. She was yelling about how it is the dumbest thing to do to smoke weed before school. Or anytime, but especially before 10 AM. I was in the room and confronted the friend "M" about it. She said, "K" had just told her she tried weed for the first time before school. "K" came to me because she knew I knew at this point. She didn't want to get in trouble so she asked if she could call her mom. I sent her to guidance. We had a long talk later about how incredibly smart (she's one of my few advanced students) and funny she is, and how that is not something she needs in her life.
Two days later lockdown for hour and a half. "random" drug search. I'm not thinking it's so random that they choose my class to search. ...especially after the record some of my kids have had lately.
Drug dog searching lockers.
All of my morning students in rows in the hallway.
emptied pockets.
spread eagle for a metal detector.
drug dog searching my room.
emptying out every bag in my room.
It's a little nerve-wrecking when this is going on. I just stood there and kept trying to understand where I was and what I was doing.
They didn't find anything in my room or on my kids. so it was ok this time.
It's been hard trying to be positive at school. There has been a lot of pressure before TCAP time. Our administration is receiving pressure, which results in pressure for us. It's hard, but we're all trying to work harder. I have pulled more small groups than I ever have (in a middle school classroom this is an accomplishment)...(if you doubt that- see previous post).
It gave positive results.
As Coach Jones would say, "We reaped big dividends."
My kids did the best they've ever done on their benchmarks. I know this is totally due to the wonderful support of my literacy coach and a great peer-teacher. It's nice to see. We just have to keep this up toward TCAP time.
On another positive note: It's spring break.
I've been so blessed to spend time with Emily. I have missed her and will miss her so much. It has been so refreshing not to be at school and spend some extra time with the people I love. AND it's ONLY day two.
I know this week will go by fast, but good food, friends, and family is refreshing for the final push of the school year. (notice food came first...not intentional, but at least the good food happens with friends and family. )
:)
currently reading: Three Cups of Tea
current song I can't stop listening/singing to: "Like an Avalanche" -Hillsong United, Aftermath
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