So SAD......

It has been quite crazy lately at school....not to metion some personal stuff. I was deeply saddened to find out that 2 of my students "tagged" the restroom while waiting to go home
on Tuesday. They are both pretty well behaved and have come a long way academically. I
just could not believe it. I was so angry, sad, and hurt. It was so hard to believe that after all
I have instilled in them that they would do this. We talk about good choices daily--how to be
a scholar, tribes agreements, etc......I feel like I failed. I know it is not my fault, but I am the
largest influence they have and it hurts. I know there are stronger forces outside of the classroom, but I have never had a student or students do something so horrible. You have to really wonder what drives a child to do this?

Worst of all.....I don't feel one of them REALLY gets it. He seems very removed from the whole thing. I met with his mom today and she was VERY supportive (and worried) about why he would do such a thing. I felt for her. She seems like a great parent but who really knows. I know if it was my kid he/she would have some serious consequences. I meet with the other parent tomorrow and I am a little worried about what the outcome will be. She seems to not really care and does not seem to like the idea of a consequence. We shall see. I will update after the conference with her.............

The year is winding down, and things seem very abnormal. I am very anxious for it all to end. The only thing that is hard is saying good bye to the kids. They are great. I will miss them a lot (even the naughty little "taggers")