First day of class is done and about 179 left - assuming no coup, flood, swine flu or earthquake days like we have had in the past couple of years. It was my usual first day covering class rules, notebook rules, and team roles. I throw out a few points for attention, neatness, and teamwork to get 'point fever' started.
At the end of last year I had the students write a letter to the incoming class to let them know what to expect. I read a few of them to the classes today. Below is one of my favorite. The student (7th grader now) who wrote it said it was o.k. to put it up.
"I hope you have a good year with Dr.C, but always do your homework. If not you will have to do a 250 word essay. If you study a lot, you will have no problem. An interesting class is the Big Bang Theory and creation of the universe. I recommend you do not make Dr.C mad because he is really mad. I hope you like how Dr.C teaches his science class. He is not as scary as he looks. He is really cool .... well sometimes. The extra recess is very helpful because it makes you want to get more points for your team."
Ha! Last year was the first year I stopped doing this. I think because I was getting too insulted by the things the children were saying! (Ms. Bounds is pretty nice, but don't get on her bad side! She'll make you go to LUNCH DETENTION!)
ReplyDeleteSchool policy won't let us give lunch detentions, so I suppose that saves me from what would be harsher criticism.
ReplyDeleteIf you read this, can you tell your mom that the school blocks facebook. I'll reply to her when I get in to town to the internet cafe.