The Chalk Talks

Sound Logic??

2008-09-30T01:11:00Z

Alternative Title - Evidently, Our Heads Are Up Our Asses (You know I'm using the royal "Our", do you not? Because my head, is out and about and very confused right now.) I got a new student today. Just showed up at my door. Just whatever. No warning. Read More......(read more)

All Right Everybody, Just Relax

2008-09-26T23:24:00Z

So my last post stirred up quite a frenzy. I have a few things to say about that. 1. Anyone who REGULARLY reads my blog will know that I love my students. Even though I miss my friends from last year, I do care about my current ones and want only the Read More......(read more)

The Proverbial Straw...You Know, With The Camel?

2008-09-25T23:48:00Z

It has been a rough start to the school year. Just rough. As I've said before...lots of crying (um, TEACHERS crying, not students...ok, well they cry too, but that's hardly shocking), rampant gossip and The Great Parking Crisis. Oh yeah, and I'm still Read More......(read more)

My Kingdom For A Parking Space

2008-09-22T21:55:00Z

Sometimes it feels as if the forces in the universe are alligning to make this job as difficult as possible, just to see if I have the balls to stick with it. Other times, it feels as if teachers (as people) are the absolute last priority on everyone's Read More......(read more)

Why I'd Like To Be Kosher...

2008-09-17T01:07:00Z

....Or....How One Person Has Totally Turned Me Off Bacon (which takes a huge display of idiocy as bacon is the food of my people...really, it's our way.) Of whom do I speak? Take one guess....you got it! The Bacon Hunter!! Now, I realize that it has been Read More......(read more)

Channeling Gossip Girl

2008-09-13T20:50:00Z

(Only with a much smaller wardrobe budget.) Setting: my classroom Person #1: She sucks. Person #2: That is so dumb! What did she say? Person #1: She said... Person #2: Oh no she di-n't. Person #1: I know! She did! Person #2: (beginning to cry) I don't Read More......(read more)

Curly Reigns Supreme

2008-09-04T21:48:00Z

And we're back. The arts-and-farts portion (a.k.a. hardcore decoration of classroom) of the program are over and I have a crowd of potential new friends. I say "potential" because I have a (nasty?) habit of not totally vibing with my new class until November-ish. Read More......(read more)

This Just In...

2008-08-27T15:42:00Z

Rumor has it that we are going to be getting new seat sacks emblazoned with the school's name and mascot. However, we will NOT be receiving any paper what-so-ever. Let us break this down, shall we? 1. Seat sacks are the bomb. Seriously, I heart them intensely Read More......(read more)

Kickin' It Old School...Because I'm Old

2008-08-27T01:55:00Z

In an effort to try to cushion the blow of going back to work (and going in early), today I went in about 10:00. I am absolutely NOT setting my alarm clock until I absolutely need to...and watching the Today Show while sipping on coffee is just so darn Read More......(read more)

Taking The Plunge (sigh)

2008-08-22T13:39:00Z

I did it. I really did it. I went back to school. ugh. Now, many of you may think of me as a particularly dedicated, rock-star of a teacher. (Which is, of course, correct.) However, it may come as a surprise to you when I admit that I have NEVER gone Read More......(read more)

And Visions of Dollar Signs Danced In My Head

2008-08-13T17:17:00Z

No, I am not getting a raise. Or a bonus check. Or any sort of monetary congratulations/sign of appreciation for my kick a*s year last year, so don't get excited. The dollar signs belong to me. Or at least they used to. Now they belong to Staples. I have Read More......(read more)

Ready, Set, Panic (Or In My Case...Frantically Make Lists And Make A Hard-Core Staples Run)

2008-08-12T21:06:00Z

So, I'm back from my fabulous trip. I am tanned, well-rested and happy. Minus my camera getting stolen in what will remain an un-named city, we had the most amazing time and a wonderful anniversary. (Fortunately, I had uploaded some pictures onto my computer, Read More......(read more)

I'm Off!

2008-07-31T12:26:00Z

All righty friends, I'm off!! Off where you say? I'll never tell...but just know it is fabulous and I'll be back in the middle of August. So, enjoy the bon bons, Oprah and magazines - you deserve it!! Pee when you want, eat lunch after 11:00 and sleep Read More......(read more)

All Eyes On Me

2008-07-24T12:36:00Z

So...it has been brought to my attention that I haven't posted in a bit. And while I'm flattered that you are hanging on my every word (I like to kid myself.), it is hard to think of school related posts when one is not working. Or thinking about working. Read More......(read more)

Hold On, Let Me Just Bang My Head Against The Wall

2008-07-16T14:43:00Z

Yes, it is summer. Yes, I sometimes find myself reclining with a magazine. Yes, I sleep later. Yes, I have watched a Project Runway Marathon...and I don't feel a bit guilty! I welcome these weeks when I get to shake off the struggles of last year, dream Read More......(read more)