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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

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.

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!