Man in the Mirror

Today there was an assembly to show off the choir and show stoppers (a dance/song group) at our school. Four of my third graders performed for the choir and one performed for show stoppers. It was one of the cutest performances of all time! The theme was "80's" so the kids sang a Madonna song and songs like Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror" and "Beat It". Before the show started one of the boys came up to me and said he was singing all of the songs today and to be sure to watch him. Whenever he noticed me watching him he waved and smiled. It was precious. If I have time I will make a little sign for the kids tomorrow. LOVED IT. After the assembly the kids didn't have time to eat their snack so one little boy started to sneak food on the carpet. When Letty told him to stop eating, he gave her the look of death. Don't mess with that kid and his food.

One of my kinders walks up to me everyday and says the same thing. "Ummm, Miss. Hobbs...? You look pretty today. I love your earrings." She is so cute but whenever she wants to go to the bathroom or throw her trash away she waits for Letty. I guess I am not "teachery" enough for her. haha.

Quote of the day:
Student: I'm six.
Me: I'm 22.
Student: Whoah!!!! ...My mom is fatter than you.

Rainy Days....

When I was younger I LOVED the rain. Now, I would rather do almost anything to stay away from it. I swear rain is like crack for kids. STOP SENDING THE KIDS CRACK, MOTHER NATURE!!!

I can't believe our job interview is in 10 days. A lady from Benjamin Franklin called to confirm my interview today. It is coming up so fast!

Subbed

I subbed for the full day for the first time in weeks! It felt so great! I was a little nervous about subbing the little boogers without Letty there, but I had a really fun time. When I said that I was their teacher for the day I could have sworn that a few evil horns grew on top of some of the kids head's but it must have just been my imagination. I only had issues with one student, but he is disruptive everyday, so I didn't feel so bad. (Feel free to take more days off, Letty ;].... Just kidding)

There were a couple of bumps in the road today, though. One of the students in my class clogged up the bathroom toilet, so I had to send all of the kids to the bathroom next door. Two kids in my class also got bloody noses today. This weather is really messing up with sinuses... It is pretty dry in Fontana which is why I am sure kids were getting bloody noses. Don't worry, no one got beat up in my presence today.

Quotes of the day:
1.
Student 1: Miss. Hobbs, can I tell you something?
Me: Yes.
Student 1: I really like when you are here with me at school.

2.
Student 1: I snuck the pop-tarts out of my mom's house and into my lunch.

3.
(During Tiger Cub time students get to ask questions to the student of the week)
Student 1: Do you prefer Chase or Bank of America?
Student of the week: (sits and ponders the question)

4.
Student 1: Miss. Hobbs will you be my best friend?


18 days left of student teaching. yikes.

The F Word

Having to reteach information makes me sad. My kinders really don't understand what "minus" or "take away" means. Every time they have numbers to subtract, they add instead. I become quite frustrated. I retaught the information today and some students seemed to understand how to subtract better, but I guess we will find out tomorrow.

Quotes of the day:
1.
Student 1: You're making me FURIOUS!
Student 2: I'm FURIOUS too!!!
Student 3: ROAR!!!

2.
Student 1: He said the F word!!!
Me: Did you say a bad word?
Student 2: (Stares and rolls his eyes side to side, side to side, side to side)
Me: (After pulling him to the side) Did you say a bad word?
Student 2: (rolls his eyes side to side, side to side, side to side)
Me: Does that mean yes?
Student 2: Yes.
Me: Why did you say that?
Student 2: To remind.
Me: To remind what?
Student 2: (rolls eyes side to side, side to side, side to side)
Me: To remind what?
Student 2: Them.
Me: Do you mean to remind the students of the bad word?
Student 2: (Nods his head).


hahahahaha. I couldn't help but laugh this time.

Dreams

Wanna know how I know I miss 3rd grade?

Last night I had a dream about my students. It was craziness. A little girl that never talks in class started talking to me. I think I dreamt about her because Kristine showed me a picture that the student made for Kristine's birthday. It was absolutely beautiful. In the dream she asked me to teach her how to draw a mouse (like I'm supposed to know how to draw one... haha). Then a student walked up to us and she stopped talking. In the dream, the teachers at my school were cleaning out the rooms for the end of the year. Letty and Kristine were carrying a table out of a classroom and then they all got on a party bus to go to dinner. I have crazy dreams.

I was totally meant to teach upper grades.

Happy Easter!

Fun Friday

Not only did Letty and I go to Panera today but we also got Starbucks....mmmmmm.

I have come to the point in life where I bribe the children. I told them that if they behave during library time and during the video, they could make a trip to the treasure chest. The kids are also terrified of the first grade teachers and Dr. Pilgren thinking poorly of them, so I told them if they misbehave I'm going to tell the first grade teachers and Dr. Pilgren their names. Naturally, the kids behaved... So today made for a great day.

We told the kids the Easter bunny came today and hid eggs for them. They were obsessed with finding traces of him whenever they could. Someone found jellybeans in the sandbox and convinced all of the kids that the bunny was near by.

Last night I received a letter from the Catholic School in San Dimas I applied to. I thought the rejection letter would upset me a little more but i am staying positive and believing in the fact that the big guy upstairs has a better plan for me.

Sunday is my friend/ former master teacher's birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRISTINE!!!!!!!

Quote of the Day:
(I took a student to the office so he could get an asthma treatment and there was a little boy with special needs that was also in the room...he wet himself but refused to change his pants.)

Nurse: You need to put these pants on.
Student: I don't like to play sports.
Nurse: Well these are the only pants your dad gave me. You need to put them on if you want to go back to class.
Student: I'm dry.
Nurse: You still need to change.
Student: I'm calling the PO-lice.
Nurse: You still have to change.
Student: I'm calling the cops.

Thursday

It is Thursday. This has been the longest weekend of my life. I feel quite stressed out from school as I have to begin writing my thesis paper and complete my test for special education.

My kids were pretty good today. I must have laughed at least 10 times because of stuff the kids are saying.

Instead of calling me Miss. Hobbs, several of the little boys in class have decided to change my name to Miss. Hobbies. If it was any other grade, I probably wouldn't let the kids change my name, but my kids are cute, so they are allowed to. =)

I am so glad tomorrow is Friday!!! Friday's mean Panera time with Letty.

Quotes of the Day:

1.
Student 1: I can't wait for the Easter Bunny to come! We are going to go find the eggs!
Student 2: The Easter Bunny isn't real...

2.
Student: Miss. Hobbs I made a new song. Do you want to hear it?
Me: Of course.
Student: OoooOooooOooooooo. I am so glittery. I am just beautiful. OoooooOoooooO

3.
Me: Did you eat the jellybeans after I told you not to?
Student: (bows his head, makes a sad face, walks behind me and puts his arms around my neck for a hug) I won't do it again.

4.
Student: My eyeballs are sweating!