Category Archives: behavior
C’s Antics
I have to tell you, C’s behavior in class has improved. He still drives me a little nuts, though. He tends to pout when he gets in trouble, even if I just have to mention his name. And then I … Continue reading
C and His Dad
Met with C, his dad, and the principal today. Explained to dad that C was quietly singing (but doing it so his table could hear) “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” with the hand motions. I looked at him and got his … Continue reading
C Hates His Old Teacher
And I know why. I feel like I constantly have to keep my eyes on him. And I feel like I’m continually calling his name. I’m trying to explain to him that I don’t want to pick on him, but … Continue reading
A New Kid
First day back, I get a call from my principal. She wants to tell me about a new kid I’m getting. Apparently his dad asked the district to be moved to our school because he liked the way our principal … Continue reading
A Note from a Student
“Dear Mr. Vander Wall, B told me something that was really wasn’t (sic) nice about S. She told me S needs to shut her ugly a face before she brakes (sic) her face. The a means the bad word.” I … Continue reading
Stealing in My Class
I had two students steal from me in the last 36 hours. I hate that. It really makes me feel betrayed! I hate when I can’t trust my students. The first case was as we were leaving yesterday. I was … Continue reading
J and His Books, Part 2
So now J goes into the office to bother them about his books. I get a call after school from the office, telling me J is in there asking if he can get his books, and telling them he paid … Continue reading
J and His Books
J’s mom called. Said she couldn’t come up to the room because her she has her newborn with her. That’s crap! She can come up. If it’s important enough for her (and her son should be), then she can come … Continue reading
Field Day
It was Field Day today. Shot put (heavy balls), soccer kick (accuracy), 50 yard dash, free throws, broad jump, and lemon/spoon race. I was put in charge of 4th grade supervision, which ended up being a fairly easy job. It … Continue reading
Filed under activities, behavior, playground, Students
Again…
Peter got a discipline notice last Friday (after I had left for the afternoon). Apparently he was at the fence yelling at people passing by, calling them “gay” and other not so kind words. Didn’t he just get in trouble … Continue reading
Filed under behavior, playground
