On the last day of school, sometimes students present teachers with gifts. I think it’s a nice touch, but one for which I was not prepared for when I began teaching.
This year one of my students handed me the above envelope. When he did, the writing was upside down. I didn’t see it until after he had returned to his seat.
Mike.
Mike?
The boy’s name was not Mike. I have no Mike in my class this year.
While the students were at special, I investigated. His middle name is not Mike. His father’s name is not Mike. I had a secretary look up to see if there was a brother (I was certain he was an only child). There is no Mike.
So, I asked the boy at the end of the day about who Mike is. He didn’t know.
And that pretty much sums up some of the weird stuff that occurred this year with this class.
Also blogged on this date . . .
- Dry Martini - 2022
- 28th Annual Bubble Day - 2022
- "Look at me. I am beautiful." - 2022
- Generational Differences - 2022
- I Miss Consequences - 2022
- The Trouble with Wish Lists - 2022
- The Sign of Sisson, and the WWC - 2021
- Falls of the Ohio - 2021
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory - 2021
- Smile! - 2021
- Rich Creek Riches - 2021
- The Prize: Who's in Charge of America's Schools? - 2016
- Dance Like There's No Tomorrow - 2012
- Which Is the Vegetable? - 2012
- The Hundred Penny Box - 2012
- Tasso of Tarpon Springs - 2012
- Public Photography - 2011
- Fitness Measurements - 2011
- Almost Done - 2010
- The Package Has Arrived - 2009
- Fun in Tuckerton - 2008
- Be Observant - 2008
- Seven Words - 2008
- Who Doesn't Need a Nap? - 2007
- Another Perspective on FTF - 2007
- Cats - 2006
- Chief - 2006
- B: Mahaffie Stage coach - 2006
- Traveling - 2006
- Beetle Loves Sadie - 2006
- C: Blackfoot Marker - 2006
- Toto, I have a feeling we're stuck in Kansas - 2006
- Headwaters of the Garmin - 2006
- Wichita - in a Nutshell - 2006
- The Chisholm Trail - 2006
- Jabba Jabba Hey - 2006
- Genes Determine One's Politics - 2005
- Moving the Presidential Primary - 2005
- Jersey Side: Journalism or Amateur? - 2005
- The Hospital - 2004
- Weird NJ: Discoteque - 2003
- Another Day - 2003
- Nunsense - 2000
- Cubs vs. Phillies - 1986