Well. The 2018-19 school year is about a week in and I subbed today, September 4, for the first time.
The kids were hilarious.
Me: "Tell me about you and your family."
Funny Boy, Age 6: "Well, my dad is a pain in the butt."
Me: "Oh, no. I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully, he'll improve with time."
Funny Boy, Age 6: "Maybe. He always picks the shows we watch. How come he picks? What about me?"
Me: "Age has its privilege."
Funny Boy, Age 6: "I don't know what that means."
Me: "Someday you'll get to pick."
Funny Boy Age 6: "Not as long as my dad's around."
I am getting old (I'm quite sure the kids would say I'm not getting there, but that I've arrived), and as often happens, I leaned over, and I had a little flatulence. It was just two kids and me in the room, and it was loud. They both stopped in their tracks, turned around, and looked at me in disbelief.
Kid 1: "Did you just fart?"
Me, ever the teacher: "Yes, I did. It's better to say someone lets a stinker, rather than farted."
Kids collapsed in laughter. I only tell you this because I am certain it is all over town by now, and I wanted you to hear it from me first.
There were lots of new faces. I hear the turnover in education is high and I saw that today. The principal was terrific. She stopped in twice to make sure all was going well, and I appreciated that. I'm hoping she didn't stop in to make sure it wasn't a total disaster but even if that was the reason, I was glad she did. She said she values the subs and wanted me to know she appreciates my presence in the building. She may not think that after she reads this post. Keep your fingers crossed.
More later.
Oh, Susie! I love you! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Kristi. I love you, too!
DeleteLOVE that you are subbing and sharing your experiences. Those are some pretty lucky kids to have you as a sub. I have some really wonderful memories of substitute teachers, especially in elementary school. There was one in particular - I no longer remember her name, though I sure wish I did. She was a little like Mary Poppins - we worked hard when she was there, but it was always a bit more fun. And she had a bell shaped like a victorian lady. I loved that bell... Have fun teaching again! Love you!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stacey. I think of subs more along the Viola Swamp line, so I am thrilled you loved the sub. I like the idea of the bell. I have one that I used when I taught fifth grade. We didn't have recess bells, so the ringer was wonderful. I am having a great time. And I love teaching and I love you. Thanks so much for your sweet note.
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