One of my students in 2nd that normally does okay totally shut down today. When I tried to see what was up, he finally said, "You wouldn't understand." The look on his face was so sad.
Today my supervisor and several other teachers were in a meeting with some district bigwigs, so I covered his 5th period class during my conference again. This time though, I was able to go over to the computer lab and they could still do their own work. One student that I have 1st period was hard at work the entire time. Struggles to stay awake in my class. Maybe it's just too early for him? :) It was good to see him plugging away on his own. My O5 ringleader came to my 4th and 6th period classes (She's on half days and could have gone home). She even followed me when I went to cover 5th period. I was able to distract some of the other kids by looking at Halloween decorations online that could be used in the haunted house. Remember when she hated me? These kids just need to know that you're not going anywhere and that they can always come back.
P.S. When working on an assignment where you plan on turning the lights out, set clear expectations of when the lights can be turned off. It's amazing no one was sent to the nurse/hospital.
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