The TAKS countdown is just about finished. I am having tutoring tomorrow with help from my ELL colleague. Unfortunately there is a track meet Saturday morning which will prevent some very interested students from attending. The “Jeopardy” competition between the two eighth grade classes is slated for Monday! I had not planned on being a part of the contest; after all, I was just there for the review. Many students said that I should be there and that maybe I should talk to the principal. Still I wasn’t convinced that I would be successful in obtaining my request. A young man in the last class of the day uttered the following:
“Ms. BA, you have to come. If you don’t, it’s like a coach not showing up for a game.”
What a profound statement that helped to clinch the deal!
Before I left campus today, I made my room ship shape for inspection by the ‘testing police’ next week. Alas I won’t be testing my seventh grade passengers, Teacher X is! He will be with them for four days: two for testing and two for regular instruction. What have my travelers done to deserve this? I specifically asked to proctor the Social Studies test in his room next Friday. Why? I’ll cut right to the chase: they will give it their best shot if I am in the room. If Teacher X is present, they will shut down. As a result of this request I will supervise all four days of testing.
What about my regular travelers? They are quite resilient and after spending time with Teacher X they might appreciate me a just tiny bit. Hopefully they won’t have the misfortune of being assigned to him next year.
“The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the one.”
~b.a.~
2 comments:
BA,
Who said this was a thankless job? On behalf of your students, parents, and teachers, I thank you for your exemplary dedication and fortitude. Good luck to you all next week. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and yours.
Clio,
Your kind words and thoughts are deeply appreciated.
Vaya con Dios,
~b.a.~
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