This week has been a nice break from routine. I am proctoring my Advisory (think Homeroom) kids in AIMS, and then we have alternating 3 period schedules for the remainder of the day. There are teachers showing movies all week long and basically resigned themselves to zero instruction. Some are bringing in popcorn, chips, and games to add to their mix, slipping this under admin radar. I wonder if this is also a contributing factor in complaints that students have already "checked out" after AIMS and are on summer holidays in their minds; or is it perhaps AIMS is scheduled in April instead of marking the end of the school year?
My students, walking in, take out their work and carry on working, and it seems as though many of them are truly happy to be involved in doing something concrete, and mind engaging, except for Ryan who wanted to check out, be in the next hour class and watch movies. The student teacher walked around giving them candy while they were working.
I enjoy the mix up of schedules, routines, different faces and classes switched brings a freshness to the day and it's interesting how I feel towards classes because of how they are staggered. I noticed this in the last class where 2nd hour walked in rambunctious, lively, and highly social x10. They had a whole different energy and were still highly functional.
Next week we are less AIMs and I pick up 2 of classes. The student teacher has 3 weeks left and is already interviewing for jobs in our District. I am looking forward to being back in the rhythm of teaching and directly working with students. Life is good.
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