2012 week 2

So... another week down. I started the week with Mr. "I take up more than my fair share of your attention" in full swing. Well, by Wednesday, I had enough of his holding the classroom hostage and stealing supplies from students AS THEY WERE USING THEM!!! I called his guardian, who called his mom, then came up and took him home. I know this isn't the answer, and I know things won't change, but for 2 days we were able to learn without worrying about our stuff. When he left on Wednesday, the class cheered. I absolutely discourage this behavior, but it is hard to yell at them when inside I am doing the *happy dance*.

I attended an amazing writing workshop put on by IED about common core and writing. Besides the fact that I am certain the lady teaches all exceptional students, I learned a LOT! I have already put a few strategies into practice, and will continue to try to put her work into place.

On Thursday (while enjoying the fact that we had a relatively peaceful day since Mr. was gone, we worked on Martin Luther King writing and a craftivity. I stayed late despite treacherous driving conditions to get them put on the BB in the hall (we are waiting for a visit from the "OBSERVERS"). I hate BB but I think this one is pretty cute. I will get pictures up on Tuesday.