Marijuana
on January 25, 2012 by Laura in Anecdotes, Comments (0)
“Miss, do they still do the drug dog around here?” I paused in my explanation of the Chinese New Year. “So far as I know they do.” “Miss, when does […]
It’s a Boy!
on January 17, 2012 by Laura in Anecdotes, Comments (2)
It’s a boy! “What am I supposed to do, Miss?” Jay asked. “This girl, she gave it to me this morning.” I’d heard rumors that we had a pregnant sixth […]
Hooked on Reading!
on January 10, 2012 by Laura in Reading and Readings, Underachievers, Comments (0)
“My mom read it. It’s the only book I ever saw her read. It made her cry. My brother, he’s in jail, you know. She said it’s just like him. She loved […]
Oreos
on December 14, 2011 by Laura in Underachievers, Comments (1)
Benefits of Oreos: They are kosher (for Jewish students). They are lactose-free (for the lactose-intolerant students). <–big surprise to me! They are halal (for Muslim students). They are nut-free/nut-safe (for […]
Readers/Writers’ Workshop
on November 17, 2011 by Laura in Anecdotes, Reading and Readings, Reflections, Comments (0)
My district has launched a few Language Arts initiatives. I applaud Reading Renaissance. In essence, the Powers-that-Be (PTBs) that our students were not reading enough. Therefore, by official decree, during […]