Some not so great things about today:

1. Finding projects ruined in my classroom after Cruz's 3rd period and lunch. Augh. I hate it when kids violate. 
2. One student said to me, "Give me my fucking pencil," and tried to play it off. Write up. Lunch detention will be served, I suppose.

That was basically it.

Some highlights of the day:

1. Students in my 7th period/Cruz's 3rd period "snitched" about who violated. Glad they are looking out for me.. All right. Approached one of the suspects about it. Rather than taking to accusatory approach, decided to address attitude and consider his character instead. Then brought up the fact that students stated what he had done, but that I wanted to inquire first rather than believe them right away. Student fessed up immediately and explained the scenario without much coercion. I believed him. Double checked with another prime suspect, who corroborated the story. Anyway, I'm just glad that the first student and I were able to come to terms cordially. We'll see how tomorrow goes.
   
   
2. Ricardo was amazing today - so attentive to his work; he pumped out a great initial skeleton to his drawing.