That splatting sound you hear is the proverbial shit hitting the proverbial fan. Restructuring efforts at my district were reported out to our schools yesterday and the effects are varied and widespread. Every high school principal was moved to our central office, several central office people were moved out into schools, and the shifting and changing that went on caused quite a stir. It’s nothing I will choose to busy myself with nor will I read the newspaper or it’s blog comments because after seeing, “i loved my principle. she was the best principle. la la de dahhh principle.” I can’t even condone the people who push the submit button on those things. Because, really, shouldn’t there be an edit button before they let children and adults without opposable thumbs weigh in on the education system in an online forum?
(Sure, I just said that out loud as I typed it. On my blog. With a comment section.)
(If you currently are missing your thumbs, I’m truly sorry. I hope I didn’t offend.)
(I CAN’T STAND IT ANYMORE. I want to shout at my computer It’s PRINCIPAL, people. But I won’t. Instead we should just all have a spelling bee and then a chocolate shake with sprinkles so that I can feel better about this. I was going to let it go but what with all the parenthetical statements it was just too much for me. Someone give me a hug.)
So you’ll pardon me for a few days while I clean up the splattered shit and allow me not to have to write that special Saturday Post yet. Because I can’t. Day Four will have to wait.
In the meantime, since I do have a comment section, would you please leave me a nice comment as I am completely pandering to your sense of decency for a woman who is frantically biting her nails and chewing on them until she spits them out in other people’s hair?
You don’t even have to spell check. Just leave out the word principle/principal and use the word “administrator” instead.
January 25, 2008 @ 6:38 am | Filed under Education, Everyday Mundane | Permalink |
Emily Said,
January 25, 2008 @ 6:56 am
> I hope the “shit” reveals some insights into what can help the school… much like tea leaves would.
Did I spell leaves correctly? Now I need to go check, be right back.
OK, I did.
Seriously, sending good vibes your way.
dawn Said,
January 25, 2008 @ 7:09 am
I second Emily’s nice thought that hopefully something useful will be revealed. But so often in education and with NCLB we know that sadly, it so not about the children. I wish it were, but if it were we wouldn’t need NCLB would we. I feel for the administrators, as it is often not their…fault is such a bad work for this…in their control.
Has there been any talk about teachers and pedagogy? I hope so, since we all know that good teaching is the singe most important element in determining student achievement. Best of luck and I hope you don’t get covered in too much shit.
Thinking about you.
Dawn
mayberry Said,
January 25, 2008 @ 7:47 am
Hang in there. And maybe keep your coffee cup covered, just in case.
anonymous Said,
January 25, 2008 @ 7:47 am
If the worst happens, just send your bills to me. We’ve got you covered.
Diane Said,
January 25, 2008 @ 8:29 am
Much sympathies to you and the problem with the principles, errr…I mean admenstruators.
Besides, don’t kids perform extra well with mid-year chaos like this?
Rachel Said,
January 25, 2008 @ 8:36 am
Well, I hear NCLB might not be renewed, if that’s any consolation.
I hope you are able to keep your job. You seem so dedicated to those kids.
Fiona Said,
January 25, 2008 @ 8:48 am
Hugs… coffee… tea… cookies
Sending warm gooey happy thoughts your way.
Hang in there Kelly.
Moley Said,
January 25, 2008 @ 8:59 am
See that’s why in the UK we don’t use terms such as Principal or Administrator… Instead Head Teacher fits the bill and so much easier to spell.
Just keep thinking if they spread the shit well, it should ensure things grow, rather like the crops in fields after muck spreading… ok, yes I’m ever the optomist. Alternatively, just swear internally, gorge yourself on lovely scrummy things and go out with friends… (Here’s wishing I lived close to join you!) {{{ }}}
Ask Wifey Said,
January 25, 2008 @ 11:21 am
Consider this a “nice comment” - smiles! And, save the nails, girl! You’ll be pissed when this is all over and you’re digging them out of other peoples hair.
Seriously, sending positive and happy thoughts… hang in there!
Gillian B Said,
January 25, 2008 @ 11:32 am
I’m sending happy thoughts your way! Go have a latte and leave the mess for someone else to clean up
Elizabeth Said,
January 25, 2008 @ 11:46 am
Do your best to stay positive. I’ll be sending good vibes northward.
*hugs*
Lara Said,
January 25, 2008 @ 6:57 pm
see, but then i might write “administrater,” and then all hell would break loose and the shit would REALLY hit the fan.
MeL Said,
January 25, 2008 @ 7:04 pm
My sister and I had a simultaneous epiphany the other day. We both felt like we should really be teaching elementary ed. It was bizarre to realize that, thousands of miles apart, we were thinking the same thing.
Then I read things like this and I think “if only it were just about the teaching and raising the next generation of innovators and world-shakers.” *Le Sigh.*
But as for Principal, (okay, my grammar is atrocious, but I do try on the spelling…) my elementary principal told us we should remember that he was our “PAL”… as in PrinciPAL. That has stayed with me for twenty years to date, so I guess if the man didn’t do anything else significant for me I do at least have that. (For the record, he actually DID also send me a letter of thanks after I got randomly called up on stage to participate in an assembly. I kept the letter. He probably never knew how much that recognition meant to a neglected 10-year-old girl who was pretty certain that she was as invisible to the rest of the world as she was at home.)
Now that I think about it, that might actually be the most profound thing I can offer you during this winter of your discontent…. Keep on keepin’ on, Baby. You make a difference.
Suebob Said,
January 25, 2008 @ 8:00 pm
Hey Moka Moma, I totaly luv luv luv UR blog! U rock n I think U shuold B principle URself! I mean, it U R tha gratest!
SHA Said,
January 26, 2008 @ 6:51 am
I am thinking good thoughts for you (and your school) Mocha.
Daisy Said,
January 26, 2008 @ 7:20 am
Principal, administrator, tomato, tomahto, la-la-la-la, doo-be-doo-be-doo.
ali Said,
January 26, 2008 @ 10:05 am
i would be very likely to misspell things-never did well in spelling bee’s either. the shit will land where it will, but you are a jem and i’m sure they know it!
ali Said,
January 26, 2008 @ 10:10 am
yeah, umm that’s –>gem
angie Said,
January 26, 2008 @ 7:17 pm
I’m sorry, but I love these posts on spelling. They’re just so superior. I’d dig that spelling bee, too, on general principle.
Dana Said,
January 26, 2008 @ 7:31 pm
-cracking up at SueBob’s comment- That girl knows how to make a gloomy day not gloomy.
Do you want to come over to my house? I’ll braid your hair and feed you brownies and make you some really delicioso coffee? And we’ll talk about shoes? And search for jeans that flatter are butts? Wait. Scratch the jean shopping. That might make my blood pressure go up.
margalit Said,
January 26, 2008 @ 10:51 pm
Can’t beat SueBob’s comment. All I can say is, there’s a whole world of work out there and public education isn’t always the end all and be all of a teaching career.
Katy Said,
January 26, 2008 @ 11:12 pm
Wow. That’s maybe the second time I’ve heard of that actually happening. I’m sending you a virtual cup of coffee and some cookie dough–cookie dough makes most things better. Except your ass. That seems to get worse. Oh well.
Big Mike In Oz Said,
January 27, 2008 @ 3:54 pm
“with all the parenthetical statements”
I knew you were a parent, but I didn’t know you were a hetic. I thought (which may be the problem) I read in one of your earlier posts that you were a Christian, surely that’s in conflict with the hetic faith.
The inner conflict of your Christian and hetic beliefs may be the reason for your intolerance of other pepuls speling. But wot wood eye no, I’m juss a fizyx teacher.
Missy Said,
January 28, 2008 @ 9:18 pm
SOOO glad to see Mocha posting again. Sorry about the shit though!!! That sucks!!!
Joe Said,
January 29, 2008 @ 3:49 pm
The principal principle behind spell checkers is checking the spelling. Editing, or rereading, spots the other errors: “nor will I read the newspaper or it’s blog comments” (:
Gotcha again! Of course, none of this affects your adorableness level!
Siobhan Said,
January 29, 2008 @ 5:00 pm
How about I just leave a wee hug? Okay, a huge hug.
(((((((( MM ))))))))
I do have one valid point though. AT LEAST YOU’RE NOT THE FAN!
Sending speshal luv and happyness you’re way. Your my beast fiend.
*cough*
Please say you know that was on purpose?!