Getting to be that time of year

[Unkotare]

The school year is fast approaching its end. It makes you think.

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

The school year is fast approaching its end. It makes you think.

It makes me think that I am once again going to have to trip over the high school and college kids clogging up the equipment at my gym and me having to almost take a number while they steadfastly extend their rest periods and tap incessantly on their cellphones..which seems to be surgically attached to their hands.

 

[Unkotare]

It makes me think that I am once again going to have to trip over the high school and college kids clogging up the equipment at my gym and me having to almost take a number while they steadfastly extend their rest periods and tap incessantly on their cellphones..which seems to be surgically attached to their hands.

Chain gyms near the high schools are offering free memberships during the summer months. This means my wrestlers will be pestering me for workout plans.

 

[Unkotare]

It's great to see some students who you weren't sure would make it, preparing for graduation.

 

[Unkotare]

Some students who in their first years of high school were regularly at odds with teachers and administrators, now more mature and ready to step out into the world. Often these turn out to be the students who as juniors or seniors get along well with their teachers.

 

[leftwinger]

The school year is fast approaching its end. It makes you think.

Real jobs don’t end. Full pay for 9 months yet teachers aren’t paid enough?

 

[leftwinger]

Some students who in their first years of high school were regularly at odds with teachers and administrators, now more mature and ready to step out into the world. Often these turn out to be the students who as juniors or seniors get along well with their teachers.

Congratulations. Can they make change ar a drive thru window yet?

 

[leftwinger]

Chain gyms near the high schools are offering free memberships during the summer months. This means my wrestlers will be pestering me for workout plans.

“your wrestlers” a private night school for adults to learn English has wrestling?

 

[The Duke]

Congratulations. Can they make change ar a drive thru window yet?

I couldn't do that. I could in my head easy, but not with my hands.
Not like somebody that can actually do that good and fast.

 

[Unkotare]

Real jobs don’t end. Full pay for 9 months yet teachers aren’t paid enough?

A teacher's work doesn't end at the conclusion of the school year.

 

[Unkotare]

“your wrestlers” a private night school for adults to learn English has wrestling?

???

What are you talking about?

 

[The Duke]

???

What are you talking about?

Is it Senior Week yet?

 

[Unkotare]

Is it Senior Week yet?

The seniors are out practicing for graduation and getting their caps and gowns.

 

[Unkotare]

It's rewarding to see some students who only a year or two ago were quiet and shy, clearly overwhelmed by new circumstances, but now walk around campus with confidence. Chatting with friends of all sorts, participating in school activities, and showing real leadership in their own way.

 

[The Duke]

The seniors are out practicing for graduation and getting their caps and gowns.

Past that, got it. Almost done.

 

[DGS49]

Well into my 20's, even after I got out of the Army, I used to get excited at this time of year, but I couldn't figure out why. Then I realized it was a carryover from by school years, when I would be off for the Summer. What a let-down to realize that you don't get summers off when you are a working adult.

Now, of course, EVERY day is an "off day," and I can do whatever I want.

My local school district shortened its calendar this year because now there is no such thing as a "snow day." If it snows, they just send out a blast text message (I think) to tell the kids they are "working from home" that day. My Grandkids are OUT for the Summer.

 

[Unkotare]

... He has waffled on/off about private corporations owning his services,...

Except, never.

 

[Unkotare]

..., an ESL class to "students"? ....

Yes, to students.

 

[Unkotare]

Just now getting bunches visitors to my class of graduating seniors, many who were in my class two years ago. They are clutching the bags with their caps and gowns in them; so proud, and a little nervous it seems.

 

[AyeCantSeeYou]

What was one of your "most memorable" moments of teaching this school year?