Survival of the Longest Suffering

I did it. Another week under my belt. And let me tell you! It was a week that nearly sent me screaming from the school.

Monday was Labor Day. I spent my day prepping for the week.

Tuesday and Wednesday were tolerable. They were alright. I was alright.We were getting along and headed in the right direction.

Thursday: Overall decent.

And then 7th period. My 7th period has 41 students. I have 38 desks. A student from 7th came into 3rd saying he had transferred. When he showed up in 7th I asked to see his schedule. HE HAD DITCHED 3rd BY COMING TO MY CLASS

Then today. Friday. Lovely lovely Friday. We had district testing so all of my classes went down to the computer lab and took them.But 7th period, that pesky 7th period, was just out of control. Talking and disrespectful. Not listening to directions. All of the things that at the end of a long week you just   can't handle. They even kicked around an orange on the floor while I was talking to them. I was just so frustrated.

But you know what? I didn't break down. I didn't let them see me cry. (That was in the gas station parking lot). And hopefully next week will be better. I talked wit my mentor.I talked with my vice principal. I'm not letting those kids win.