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The Chalk Talks

A place where teachers can breathe, vent and LAUGH!!

March 2008 - Posts

You Are What You Eat...

...Unless Your Parents Are Idiots And Send You To School With the Most Disgusting and Unhealthy Lunch EVER! Phew! That title was a bit long. But oh so accurate. We went on a trip today. I love trips!! Yes, I know they are physically and mentally exhausting. Read More...

If There's Tension And You Know It, Clap Your Hands...

CLAP! CLAP! Maybe it's just that time of year, but doesn't seem like every year that once spring comes, patience and positive attitudes go? Everyone is SO ANNOYED with everyone else (and no, I'm not talking about the kids, I'm talking about the numerous Read More...

If You Can't Handle The Heat....

Well, well, well. Juicy, juicy, juicy. Every week, I am required to meet with the Bacon Hunter so that I can "collaborate with her and improve upon my practice" (read "explain to her the curriculum because, ironically, she's never taught it herself"). Read More...

I Pity the Fool

Ah, and the Bacon Hunter strikes again . This last year has been so much better and so different from my previous experiences with her as a "staff developer" (read "raging waste of space"). Perhaps all the negative commentary and ground standing got through Read More...

I Love Smart People

This week is Parent-Teacher Conferences week. This week brings with it many small joys such as The Joy Of Plastering A Smile On My Face For Three Hours As I Tell You That Your Child Is Consistently Showing Little To No Effort, or The Joy of Watching You Read More...

If You're Gonna Spew, Spew Into This...

Once we put vacation behind us, I also thought that we could put flu season behind us as well. I know, you're probably at home shaking your head at me and thinking, "you silly girl...when are you going to realize that you have chosen to work in an incubus Read More...