I could probably write a book on crazy things teenagers say, like when they hear a rumor that I'm dating a coach, they come to class and ask me, "Are your favorite sports to watch soccer and tennis?" But that's nothing to what happened today.
We had a fire drill, and after a few minutes of standing outside, a male teacher summons everyone back in, saying, "We've got work to do!" Then the best thing ever happens. One of my female students says...
"That Mr. ----------, he is one good looking man!"
Me: "What?"
Her: "Nothing"
I laugh.
She says, "I didn't think you were listening!"
I love my job.
Even on boring test days that result in hectic afternoons.
Showing posts with label fire drills. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fire drills. Show all posts
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Day 5
Day 5 is quite the accomplishment because it means I've now taught each day of the week! Things are going very smoothly! Collaborating with the other new math teacher has been great, and it's made life easier for both of us. I have quizzes prepped for two different classes. Those are happening tomorrow and Thursday, so we'll see if they've learned anything from me!
It's getting easier already, but it's exhausting. My last post was Friday afternoon... by 10:30 that night I was asleep! I sold popcorn for the freshman class on Saturday... with my co-advisor... no freshmen. Two are signed up for tonight though, and I have their names, so they better show up!
Yesterday we had a fire drill. I forgot to take my keys with me... oops! But I didn't lose any kids! Today I forgot to turn on the TV for the morning announcements... one of my students has been put in charge of reminding me.
Coffee with one of my favorite teachers (from when I was in elementary and middle school) tomorrow evening and a school open house Thursday night. I'm going to be one busy teacher, so hopefully I can post again soon!
**Oh, and that class that kept changing in size... it was 14, but one of my students is moving, so now it's 13. I think we're finally set on the class size, but we'll see! So not counting that student... I have 91 different students... one of the science teachers has about 140, so I'm really lucky!
**Oh, and that class that kept changing in size... it was 14, but one of my students is moving, so now it's 13. I think we're finally set on the class size, but we'll see! So not counting that student... I have 91 different students... one of the science teachers has about 140, so I'm really lucky!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Today I was told I should write a book...
I started my teaching job Monday. It was great! Our school was rated Excellent with Distinction by the ODE, so it was a great start to the year. More exciting for those teachers who were actually a part of making that happen, but still, it's very cool. And it means I work in a great place.
Those first two days were exciting. There were meetings, there was time to work on my room, but mostly, there were teachers. Others who have chosen the same profession as I have. I worked in my classroom a few days before school started, and there wasn't anyone there. I am a people person, so I was excited!
I was ready for the first day. I was excited. I was a little nervous. I've never had my own classroom before, I've only jumped in to someone else's classroom. But these are my students and I don't have to run my ideas by anyone on a day-to-day basis. It was feeling strange, but exciting.
I finally get out the door this morning and forget my lunch. Oops. I went back for it. Crisis averted. I get to school and manage to get inside without getting completely wet (oh yeah, it was storming on my first day too). I get in my classroom. Change from rain boots to dress shoes. Set up the computer. Turn on the projector. Display the homeroom seating chart. Things are great. Then I decide to take a book to the lounge so I can make copies. They aren't too important, but if I get lucky enough to find the copiers not in use, these papers could be helpful...
The copiers are in use and others are waiting. Oh well. I can skip that. Quick bathroom break and things will be fine...
...and the fire alarm goes off...
Those rain boots... the rain jacket. They're down the hall in my classroom, where the door is open and the lights are on... oops. I wash my hands and walk outside. Stand under an umbrella with a fellow member of the math department. We wait. Loud thunder. Lots of lightning. The bell rings. We have to stop the students from going inside. More loud thunder. More lightning that lights up the sky. They send us in the gym.
There are two new math teachers. The others (jokingly) said this was our initiation.
And as we discuss all of this at lunch, I'm told I should write a book... starting with the story of the fire alarms. I chose to write a blog instead.
Those first two days were exciting. There were meetings, there was time to work on my room, but mostly, there were teachers. Others who have chosen the same profession as I have. I worked in my classroom a few days before school started, and there wasn't anyone there. I am a people person, so I was excited!
I was ready for the first day. I was excited. I was a little nervous. I've never had my own classroom before, I've only jumped in to someone else's classroom. But these are my students and I don't have to run my ideas by anyone on a day-to-day basis. It was feeling strange, but exciting.
I finally get out the door this morning and forget my lunch. Oops. I went back for it. Crisis averted. I get to school and manage to get inside without getting completely wet (oh yeah, it was storming on my first day too). I get in my classroom. Change from rain boots to dress shoes. Set up the computer. Turn on the projector. Display the homeroom seating chart. Things are great. Then I decide to take a book to the lounge so I can make copies. They aren't too important, but if I get lucky enough to find the copiers not in use, these papers could be helpful...
The copiers are in use and others are waiting. Oh well. I can skip that. Quick bathroom break and things will be fine...
...and the fire alarm goes off...
Those rain boots... the rain jacket. They're down the hall in my classroom, where the door is open and the lights are on... oops. I wash my hands and walk outside. Stand under an umbrella with a fellow member of the math department. We wait. Loud thunder. Lots of lightning. The bell rings. We have to stop the students from going inside. More loud thunder. More lightning that lights up the sky. They send us in the gym.
There are two new math teachers. The others (jokingly) said this was our initiation.
And as we discuss all of this at lunch, I'm told I should write a book... starting with the story of the fire alarms. I chose to write a blog instead.
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