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An Unexpected Call

So I was working after school a couple of days ago when my school phone rings.  Walking over to the phone, I notice it’s a private phone number, meaning it’s someone the office is transfering to my room.  I pick … Continue reading

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It’s Official

Yep, it’s official.  J has been taken off my class roster.  He is no longer a part of my class, he is no longer attending this school.  I am officially down to 30 students.  Too bad I can’t take his … Continue reading

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Update on J

It’s been 3 school days, and still no J.  I think he moved. Am I a horrible person for being relieved? I am, though.  Relieved, that is.

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J’s Move

J tells me he’s moving!  I tried not to act too excited.  Then I told him to make sure his mom tells the office.  Now I know not to get too excited when students tell me they’re leaving.  Too many … Continue reading

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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

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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

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Book Fair Problems

It’s time for the Book Fair.  That means as a teacher, I can send about 3 kids there during lunch, and 3 kids there during recess.  I’ve got about 15 kids who want to go.  I can’t send them all.  … Continue reading

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My Life with J (the start of the 2011 – 2012 school year)

Who’s the thorn in my flesh this year?  What name am I going to be calling over and over and over again?  Who am I going to need to stop talking and pay attention?  J_ is the name.  He frequently … Continue reading

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