Not A Good Sub

Friday I was out visiting Mustang Elementary School. I had a sub that I was not familiar with. I left detailed lesson plans, however the sub did not seem to need them. When I checked in my room Sunday, I was very surprised. I left 3 worksheets and two artwork projects. I was worried it would not be enough to keep my darlings busy. I didn't factor in that the sub would let them mark on the whiteboard and ruin 4 dry erase markers. She also let them use markers all over the artwork when they got it done. Then I was told they ran down the hall to lunch. One of my little girls had to go to another classroom. I later got an email from a parent saying the same girl slapped her son. I was not happy. She was one of the worst subs I have ever had. I had messes to clean up on the whiteboard, on the smart board, we will have to re-do the artwork, and I have 2 worksheets to work in this week. So, after bus duty, she went out of her way to meet me. I was kind and I thanked her for taking my class. Then she asked. She asked! So, of course, I answered her when she asked how was everything? I was surprised to find all the dry erase markers ruined, what happened? Well, imagine my surprise when she had no clue they were ruined. I hope I don't get her for my sub again!

22 In The Class

I am having a great year. I have 22 in my class. They are all wonderful kids with lots of potential. There are a few with a fun outlook that I enjoy a lot. One of my boys went all last week without cutting anything he wasn't suppose to. That was a first! I entered a grant into Donors Choose and it is half way funded. It is for a piece of furniture that would organize our centers. I would really love to get it for my room. Maybe the other half will get funded before it expires in December. Today, I had a grant funded through the Shawnee Education Foundation today. It was so fun. The principal called me out to the hall. There were balloons and pictures involved! My kids thought it was my birthday! It was funny! So now I will fill out the p.o.'s to get my items ordered. Woohoo!!! Oh! I just remembered I need to order prizes for my kids. I am giving them a prize if they know all 26 uppercase and lowercase letters on Nov. 22nd. I have focused on two letters a week and we will be done that week. I have hopes we will have 22 out of 22 who know all the letters. Gotta go!