B:  We should come up with a nickname for Boss. Me:  Like what?  Boss is pretty short. B:  How about Boss with one S?

The Scene: Journal-writing time.  The schmoopies are all writing .  In fact, they all started writing early--before the bell rang (!!!).  ...

In the midst of talking to the class about something vitally important (to me), I hear a low-level ruckus.  I look up, see the cause of the ...

One of my sweet-niks will sometimes say "based on a true story" after an announcement, or a story, or something funny. It cracks m...

Our quote this week is of the "awwwww" variety. The counselor was playing the Ungame  with a small group.  J. ( of the Mr. Sketc...

This week's quote falls In the category of things I never thought I'd need to say. The scene earlier today... A. is quite conce...

In a discussion about "texture" in photography.  We* were listing common items and describing the texture. Us: How about a water...

P: Did anyone see a pickle fly by here? Need I say more?  Probably, but I'm not going to.  You have to guess....

Today J. was sent to my room with the direction to show me evidence of his most recent misbehavior. Had he used profanity?  No.  Had he harm...

Two boys are doing what middle school boys do--slapping at each other and running about.  One of the boys is the instigator and has been doi...

My Quote of the Week #9 was just too gross.  It was been removed for your protection.  If you want to hear something really gross, I will te...

M: (walks up to the my desk and whispers) May I go see an Egyptian Cat ? Of course I sent her to the loo forthwith.

Working on colors with a very young boy-child with no school experience... Me: Show me green. D: Green. Me:  Good! Show me yellow (putti...

Student at lunch: A: Boss, do I have rice in my ear? Ms. M: (checks briefly for offending rice particle) Ummmm... nope...?

S: C'mon Ms. M.--Rock your cape. So I did.

Ms. M: D. please get to work. D: Okay.  Can I work and talk at the same time? Ms. M: I don't know, I'm not sure I've ever seen...

Waiting for breakfast to arrive... Ms. M: Is breakie here yet? M.: No, but the Doom Kittens are invading. Ms. M:  (very brief pause--almo...

D. is working on an independent project that requires him to stretch a piece of vinyl across a square shape.  One of the corners keeps bunch...

In answer to a question about where R. was this morning, and which bus he rides: "R. rides alone." Which he totally does.

Student: "Oh....!  I still have a sandwich in my pocket."