Currently, February Say What?!

ByChristi Fultz

I probably say this every month, but are y‘all sure it’s February? I feel like my days are zipping by at an alarming rate. On one hand, that means we’re closer to summer and the beach (I need my ocean fix), but there’s still so much I need to *do* with my kiddos. But ready or not, it’s February so here goes Farley’s monthly currently.

As you can see, I’m enjoying a Friday night at home. I just got out of a loooong bubble bath where I thoroughly rocked out to Miranda Lambert. {Love that girl!} She always brings out the weekend mood in me. And she’s a total animal lover. Bonus points for that!

Although it’s the weekend, I’m still in a little bit of school mode. We’re gearing up for state tests in March and I just want to cry over the whole thing. We have a pass/fail reading test students must pass in order to go on to fourth grade. I worry about some of my kiddos so much! We’re getting creative with test prep this year though, so more on that later.

As for my pet peeves. Ugh! I can’t stand laziness and excuses. Why is it almost every student can remember to dress up for sports day and bring ice cream money on certain Fridays, but not remember to study for a test or turn in limited homework? I don’t get it. Or throw trash on our floor? Honestly! Do they do that in their houses? I sure hope not. 

And why am I the *only* one who can see the trash on the floor when it‘s time to clean up at the end of the day? It’s not always trash either. Sometimes it’s those elusive pencils we never seem to find during the day when they’re needed, but at the end of the day they’re having a school supply party on the floor with the scissors and glue and oddball crayons? Why?? 

Fortunately those moments are in the minority. I‘m still allowed to have a few pet peeves though, right? =) What are some of yours? Hurry and link up with us!




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18 Comments

  3. I think all kids have trash on the floor blindness. I sometimes use the Teacher Tipster trick of telling them there is a piece of magic garbage on the floor – then they clean like crazy for weeks hoping for more magic garbage – it is worth it to award the magic garbage picker upper with a small prize!

    LookingFromThirdtoFourth

    1. YES! I always say I have my eye on a secret piece and whoever picks it up wins an extra star student punch. The floor ends up spotless. I just wish I didn't have to resort to teacher tricks. 😉

    2. I was going to say the same thing! We play "Magic Trash" every day, and I "choose" 2-3 pieces that are magic trash (can include pencils, etc!), and the winners get to choose a Smelly! It bugs me that they won't just pick up the floor without bribery, but what can ya do?!

      I must say, Christi, when people won't EVER take responsibility for their mistakes? I CAN. NOT. STAND. IT. It bugs me with the kiddos, but when adults are that way, I seriously have to restrain myself from slapping them. LOL.

  8. Hahaha, love your description of the floor and pencil party. That is my life. Ugh, testing, I'm already dreading it, I'm excited to learn more about all of your test taking prep!

    Christy
    Teaching In Oz

  11. I am soooooo with you on the time flying away and yet I need to do soooooo much before testing! Eeeeeeeeeeeek!! Our students in 4th have to pass EVERYTHING- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies in order to be promoted to 5th. It's so stressful!!!

    I can't stand all the trash on the floor- and you're right, it's pencils, paper, glue sticks, markers…they act like they can't see them!! (every time I read someone's pet peeves I think I need to add more to mine!!)

    :O)
    Amanda
    Collaboration Cuties

  13. thanks for linking up… I LOVE MIRANDA… all kinds of kinds is my newest fave… I listen to it on the way to work… LOVE that girl too!!! and the trash thing…yep that happens in my class too!!! drives me nuts

  15. Our third grade reading test is the same, but we have until April. There is something about this time of the year. We should have our diagnostic results back in the next couple of weeks. It certainly keeps us on our toes!

    I'm with you on the school supply party! How does that happen?

    Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

    Jenny
    Suntans and Lesson Plans

  16. Disappearing supplies are the WORST! I also hate missing work, like right after we do it, missing work! I hate test stress as well! I think it is ridiculous that they hang an entire year's worth of learning on a test. It is like that in Texas too. I would love to teach fourth, but I stay in second because we don't test!

    So glad I found your adorable blog through Currently.

    Heidi

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