However, it is time to leave that behind for now and go forth with something that will bring my family a secure income to contribute to and some benefits. I am not losing hope or leaving teaching behind, but just looking for something to stabilize us so that no more stressing over the "unknown." We will forever live in the unknown each year with the career TJ is in, but I am ready for his pathway in this baseball world to take off.
Anyway, back to my original story, geez I go off on tangents, ok...high school seniors SUCK!
So my first day of taking over, after meeting with the teacher, prepping, meeting all the support staff, and having a good support teaching staff to help me I was at ease going into my Monday at Milikan High School. I have subbed for these classes before and knew 5th period would be my challenge, but never thought it would take to this...so, students are working, I am sitting at one end of the class when some students by the door, jump up, gagging, slamming the doors open, running into the hallway, running to the windows and half way hanging out of them! I had no idea what was going on...then, I got a whiff, STRONG whiff...I couldn't breath, talk, see, eyes were burning, throat burning, gagging, gasping for air. I have lost control of the class...all the students at this point were hanging out of the classroom windows. I called the office for a staff assistant, still not knowing where it was coming from or what it was, but could not get the words out fast enough, I couldn't feel my throat or talk without choking!
Then it was brought to my attention, once we evacuated into the quad, that a group of girls, sprayed pepper spray...yep, you read correctly...PEPPER SPRAY!!! On accident?! Yeah, my ass, there is a safety on it smart ones! I was livid...I reamed them...there were students with bad asthma, me being a nursing mom, just not very smart!!!! Not to mention, the girl that did it, wasn't even in my class! She ditched her class, to sneak in on mine! Ughhhh, welcome to Milikan, Mrs. Bruce.
So that was my Monday...oh how the fun continues! So, fourth period, my conference on Even days, and I'm sitting there grading papers and there is another teacher in my class that is a rover teacher so I just sit and do my work. 10 minutes before the bell is going to ring for lunch there are 4 bells...ok, we all started cleaning up thinking it was a fire drill and the fun of high school students begins...chaos! Nope, this was a "Lockdown." I think to myself, hmmmm. Ok, all windows and doors locked and shut. Not a drill even, a LBPD mandatory lockdown. So here I am thinking, there is someone running through campus with a gun...hey they bring pepper spray, so my thoughts aren't to drastic! Well emails start coming from the principal, kids are all on the phones trying to figure out what is going on. There were armed robbers that got out on foot from a police chase off the 405 just down the street, hiding in the neighborhood! Lovely...so, one hour goes by...man I have to pee and its getting hot in here. Another hour goes by and I am thinking ok, we are never getting out of here. Well after over 2 hours, they caught one guy and we were released. Ahhh...lunch time....then skip 6th and only have half the period left for 8th. So much for a productive day with a quiz! LOL. What else can you do, but laugh! The joys of being back in high school ten years later.
On a brighter note, I have found a family day care for Rhowan to start right after summer. It is a lady right down the street, state licensed, awesome home, organized, gave us a full folder (very teacherish, loving that.) and had cubbies for each kid, has a lot to offer and just overall it is a great fit. I have yet to discuss in detail with TJ, we talked it over briefly, but between games this week and the week I've had, not much time for talking! ;) Ok, so Alexa and Rhowan will be attending together (she even gave us sibling discount!) and her hours are great, and she lives like 2 min from us. I really liked her and felt very comfortable. I had my list of questions (memorized because I didn't want to embarrass my sister) and I asked each and every one of them while taking notes. Yep, I sure did. Hey, I am a first time mom and can be over protective...I will get over it, so leave me alone! ;)
Anyway, she was awesome and gracious and answered every single one with honesty. I told her not to be offended, I did this at Rhowan's first Dr. appt as well. LOL. So now I just need a job now that I have her taken care of!
Ok, I have so much more to write and update with our busy bee and brave princess...she is growing so fast you can't take your eyes off her for a second. I will write more later, I promise. Super tired and mind going hundred miles an hour...time to unwind and stop babbling. More updates to come, I promise.
Love to all.
xoxoxo
Oh what fun!! As weird as this sounds, I can't wait to get into a classroom! LOL
ReplyDeleteI'll cross my fingers that you get your own classroom come September! Take care!