Today I had a substitute and nobody died.
Was I expecting anyone to die, you ask? Well, no. Not really. But sometimes with students you can't be too sure.
I was at a conference all day, but it was at my library so I was on hand in case anything went too crazy, like the time my computer decided that it needed a new password the moment the sub tried to log in. That was fun.
Actually, that was the only time they needed me. Which was really relieving. The sub even left them a glowing review which I'm planning on sharing with them when I give them their treat tomorrow. The treat they were promised they'd get if they behaved like the good kids they are.
So I guess I shouldn't be too surprised. They are good kids and they remember to act like it most of the time.
I have such anxiety about having a sub. You know this resonates with me deeply. Maybe I need to reward the good behavior. Nothing like treats!
ReplyDeleteI always had anxiety about leaving my kids with a sub and now I am the sub! There's anxiety both ways. Now that I'm subbing, I always wonder what I'm in for. Although, it's in my high school that I retired from, so a good portion of the kids know me. It's the freshmen and the students I don't know that cause me a little angst
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your opening line! Definitely grabs the reader's attention. It is always a bit of a crap shoot leaving your class with a sub, though, isn't it?
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