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I Want To Be Sent To the Office

I see why kids want to be sent to the office
The office is a “happening place” – I mean truly busy 
Every second someone is running in, out, or amok.
I am talking about students, parents, and the staff.

This is the place to hear the wildest stories.
Joking and milling around is happening. 
It is an active happening popping place.
Send me! They yell. Send me. They want to be in the know.

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Bill Baker Date: 3/18/2022 7:47:00 AM It's the natural desire to have adventures and experiences. I liked your understanding of the lure of the office. Have a great day! Bill Login to Reply Caren Krutsinger Date: 3/18/2022 8:42:00 AM I understand because in between my classes yesterday I played secretary in the school office. Everyone comes in and out; it is grand central - the place to be!

L Milton Hankins Date: 3/17/2022 6:48:00 PM You know, Caren, I'm a firm believer that the classroom should be the "happening" place in the elementary school. The well-prepared teacher has something of interest to the kids going on all the time. Yep, they do. Lapse time is problem time, or at least I always found it so. Busy kids, enjoying what they are doing, haven't the time to be mischievous little rascals. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/18/2022 11:18:00 AM OMG! I had no idea....no wonder we have classroom discipline problems. Caren Krutsinger Date: 3/18/2022 1:40:00 AM I am fearful that many teachers now are incredibly busy running to their cellphones in the middle of their teaching. I think all cellphones should be off but what do I know? I am "old school" - thank God!