It is November already.

I am in shock that we are this far into the year. I was upset that the State meet was pushed back to this weekend, but I am still in high hopes for great things this Saturday. School has been great so far. I have tried to think about some of the things we talk about in class such as trying not to sound frustrated when dealing with a student in class that is off task. I used the idea of asking a student to wait to talk after class and I have a great relationship with that same student now. He really listened and calmed down since then. I am really happy about the reaction I have had from that same student when I am teaching a lesson or giving instructions. I also have made it a habit to stand quietly when I am waiting for a class to stop talking. At least one of the students will notice, sit still, and the rest of the class will follow the example. It works a lot easier and makes the students feel like you really do have the control of the classroom. Again, it has just been a great year so far.