split class

Today the principal called us four kindergarten teachers into his office to tell us the district decided that we need to make a split class; half kindergarten and half first grade.

It has, of course, to do with money.  The state will send more if the classes (k through 3rd) are kept to an average of 20.5 students.  So, since the 1st grade had an average of 22 children, and kindergarten an average of 18, things have to be moved around (children) and one of us will teach a split.

Three teachers immediately volunteered.  We talked, and my next door teacher will take it. 

I would have gladly done it, but I am wonderfully glad it isn't me.  No matter what it's a lot of extra work and every teacher knows it's not the best way for the children to learn.

♫♪ Money money money ♫♪

By the way ...  today at work an little boy was dropped off, crying because it was his first day (17 days late).  No warning for me, of course, and even tho I had my "new kid packet" pretty much ready to go -- what a huge interruption and discomfort for a small child.

Later Nathan threw up on Amya and Jami.  A little bit on Jami's arm, a whole lot on Amya's dress so of course she threw up, too.  About an hour later Julian was enjoying his turn on the computer so much he peed in the chair.

At least there was no poop.  The room next door had poop in the pants.