Release

I had a weird taste of reality in my job today. Some of my students who have been around since I started had court today and are being released. It is a weird feeling to get to know some students and then know that you do not want to see them in your class again. Not that I didn't like them, because I did enjoy them, but I just don't want to see them in trouble again. I really do not know what a feel about it; it is kind of bitter sweet.
Everything has been going really well so far, I really feel right at JSC. I had a pod officer today that told me she only thinks I will be there a year because of all the paperwork I have to do will drive me crazy. When I told her I liked it there and I feel like it was my place to be right now, she kind of shut her mouth. That really isn't that attitude I want in my classroom from the students and I especially not from the other staff.
I about laughed when I was given the responsibility of the spelling bee. I am horrible at spelling! When I told the kids about it today they gave me the same response I would've had, oh great. Some of them were more interested when I told them that they could earn more behavior exchange points for winning. I am hoping that I will be able to find some lists so I do not have to keep making up my own. I guess I will just have to see.