Barbie’s Dreamhouse
Discussing the vast amounts of clothing I’ve accumulated…
Me: But I’m pretty sure [Joserisms] has more clothes than I do.
Student: Dang! You guys are like Barbie and Ken!
"Hey, Miss At..." it's the beginning of some of the most unfathomable sentences I'll ever hear.
I'm starting my 3rd year of teaching at a small school in a city I JUST moved to. I teach 8th grade, and it's a lot more fun than you would think. Teaching is a ton of overwhelming work, but it's the moments that I post on tumblr that show how much I absolutely love (or sometimes loathe) my job.
Enjoy!
HeyMissAt@gmail.com
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Has anyone else noticed…
that at this point in the school year all your supplies seem to be breaking, broken, or missing?
Part of me is grateful things have lasted this long.
The other part of me is frustrated because kids seem to have no respect for things that don’t belong to them.
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An Answer to Prayer
“GUYS!! Be quiet!!! Miss At has her eyes closed so she’s probably praying that we stop talking!”
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It’s Brag Time
Want to know why my class is SO STINKING AMAZING?!
They’ve been planning a surprise bridal shower for weeks!
Let me give you the run down… Yesterday a mom took me out to a nice lunch for “teacher appreciation week” (aka time for the kids to decorate). I was a bit surprised that the principal approved it, and even more surprised to find we were eating out at a restaurant over 30 minutes away!
After a long leisurely lunch (with creme brulee to top it all off), we FINALLY got back to the school only to find out that my class was in the gym helping the P.E. teacher with stuff. I walked over there to get my class, and that’s when it all happened….
A mom of a student, who was claiming to be my sister, shoved a flyer in my face. It read:
Weddings Fantastic
Complete Wedding Packages
Starting at just $49.95
(Includes matching wedding attire, floral design, hair & makeup, music, but NOT reception)
I was shoved in a chair by a student who proceeded to do my hair and makeup. After 3 or 4 eyeshadow colors being added to my face, my hair was teased all the way to heaven. Quickly after, two of my girls introduced themselves as my wedding dress designers. They did a fantastic job with less than two toilet paper rolls! At least I thought so since no mirrors were included in the package.
Next, my wedding coordinator (played by our lovely 5th grade teacher who happens to have a mean Southern accent when she wants to), introduced me to my “mail order bridesmaids” complete with tablecloth bridesmaid dresses and some amazing 80s hair.
We were then all thrown in a back room where I found out the principal was playing the role of my father (though he wouldn’t stand too close because he must have thought I looked diseased). I was handed a bouquet of weeds complete with roots, and the music began.
I shuffled down the aisle only to find Joserisms up front waiting for me. I also found a mirror… Anyways, one of my boys played the pastor, and I HAVE to share his script with you!
Friends, we have been invited here today to share with [Joserisms] and Miss At a very important moment in their lives. So, who’s kicking this woman out of the house?
(This is when the principal offered his blessing with far too much enthusiasm)
Thank you. Now, congratulations on the termination of your isolation, and may I express an appreciation of your determination to end the desperation and frustration which has caused you so much consternation in giving you the inspiration to make a combination.
We then read the vows “we” had prepared for each other. The kids found a mad libs wedding vow format they filled out complete with fart, puke, and Mexican food references.
Finally after an exchange of Ring Pops, we were told we could shake each other’s hands and be officially presented as the almost Mr. & Mrs.
The kids were AMAZING! For our “wedding” gifts, they each brought in recipes, each gave a date night idea for our Can of Dates they created, and gave us $150 for Home Depot!!! Is it possible for a school day to get any better than this?!
I am SO blessed to have such amazing students and parents of students who worked so hard putting together such a fun party. I couldn’t imagine a bridal shower/mock wedding being any better than this.
I’m telling you, 8th graders are the coolest! Also, here’s a picture of the bride and groom…
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In the Club
Today in English we learned about picking apart opinion essays, and we worked on one about educational clubs.
Student 1: Hey, Miss At, I don’t get how clubs are in any way educational.Student 2: Noooo! Not like night clubs! School clubs!
Student 1: Oh! That makes so much more sense.
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So sweet to find my car with notes of love from my students!
Not so sweet to find my car with MISSPELLED notes of love from my students.
Crocodile Rock
“Hey, Miss At, I really wish I was a crocodile right now. Know why? Because they don’t have to chew their food.”
said as the boy was stuffing his face with his lunch that he couldn’t bring into Six Flags while the entire class waited on the other side of the fence for him.
Can you believe it’s only two months from today??? Holy moly!
And I get this question a lot… Yes, Joserisms and I did meet through tumblr.Because It’s Caturday,
Does that mean I can only spend the day with my cats?
Cause that’s what it feels like sometimes.
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Student 1:
How can you like dark chocolate?! It tastes like leather!
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Student 2:
How do you know what leather tastes like?
Chocolate
Putting the final touches on
our class trip to Six Flags and Catalina Island for this upcoming Sunday!
The kids call it a week of vacation, I call it a week of stress.
Growing Up
Another pop quiz question with some lovely responses…
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What is adolescence?
“When you don’t wait until marriage.”
“To abort the baby when it’s born.”
“It is something to control you from doing bad.”
“Adolesentes es adolesencia.”
“Children who have not reached adulthood and are no smart.”
“Adolescence is when a child rebels, and a lot of the time doesn’t know why.”
North Africa
“You know, I’ve met a few people from South Africa, but never anyone from North Africa,”
said the 8th grader.
This is what we call “Wedding Crafting Weekend.” Making bunting and candles!
Thank you, Seester, for all your help!
WHAT?! It’s Sibling Day??
Well, let me just tell you all that my Seester is way cooler than
youme (as you can clearly tell in this picture, since zoomed in she looks totally cute in that dress she made herself, and I look like an idiot with my necklace all up in my eyeballs).Also, my sister is a magical creature. My students believe it is the most amazing thing that there is ANOTHER Miss At.
