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It's that Time of the Year...


Our students have 17 days left of school, and it is beginning to show. Yesterday a student was dismissed and suspended today (1 1/2 days suspension) for stealing french fries. Although he has had problems in the past, I think this is a bit excessive. A girl wore short shorts to school yesterday. She sat in the quiet room all day because no one could bring her clothes. Her shorts, although short, at least covered her cheeks. Today a student sat in my room with equally short shorts. Maybe this is because this morning the focus seemed to be on flip-flops... you know dangerous flip-flops. Multiple student were asked to change their shoes because they were wearing flip-flops. This was a wonderful way to start the academic day with students crazed about not being able to wear their sandals. In the last week at least one student has hit another student without being suspended, but when it comes to clothing... beware.

This reminds me of the current state legislature. They argue about banning gay marriage and other inane topics instead of balancing the budget and dealing with the real issues. Why? This tactic is diversion. High emotional topics are supposed to make the voters forget that schools are losing money. Did I mention state money may be used for a stadium while money is taken away from those most in need?

Today the eleven ducks from the enclosed courtyard (discussed in an earlier post although I'm not sure which one) were gathered, so they would not die in the courtyard as most have in past years. The mother was not caught and did not come to find her duckings outside, so they are being raised by a wonderful mom (human). The city told this mom she couldn't have chickens, and now she has ducks!! I hope the ducklings are super loud and irritate her neighbors that turned in the chicks.

BTW- Why can't I upload a video to my blog without using Youtube?

Comments

LH said…
Oh gosh, I love those ducks.

Getting crazy at my schoolsite as well.

The end of school puts me on edge.
7:21 PM
kc said…
The flip flop issue is insane. Come on, people.
1:26 PM
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