A first in my teaching career - One of my students (remember I teach kindergarten) was suspended today. I've never had this happen. This little guy is a significant behavior problem. His home life is erratic, at best. He's said to me on more than one occasion, "I like Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday the best because I get to come to school. I have to stay home on Saturday and Sunday. I want to come to school every day."
Sadly, he crossed a big line several times today and the result is a 3-day suspension. With the weekend thrown in, he'll be home for 5 days. He cried. I cried.
Do I think the others in the class deserve to come to school without being injured by another child? Absolutely. Do I think the suspension will stop the behaviors? I doubt it. Another tough situation where there are no black and white answers.
Hang in there, little guy. I'll see you Wednesday...and I'll miss you every day until then.
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