JL (abreviated to protect my job) is a student on my team at school. He is from the Marshall Islands, and although I can't describe that accent that accompanies these students, I do know that he has THE accent. JL is short - probably only 4 ft tall. That's short for 6th grade. Despite his learning disabilities, JL is one of the happiest kids I know.
The other day, JL had another students marker. Just before he threw it to her, I stopped him. "Walk it," I instructed. He stands up and dances across the room singing, "Walk it out..." I probably shouldn't have laughed, but I definitely did!
Recently he was given a new schedule, and he know longer comes to my math class. At least, he isn't supposed to. Today alone, JL snuck into my room 3 times. It's pretty funny, and I don't really mind. Each time I say, "JL go to class," he responds, "Ahhh, man!" He then smiles, hugs me and leaves. I LOVE IT!
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Aww, I think everyone needs someone like JL in their life!
They love you! I'm so happy that you are diving right in at school and making such an impact.
I can finally read your blog!
I laugh at/with my students all the time, especially at their homework (Example question: "Which country out of the above would you most want to be a student in?" Answer: "South Korea because it have lot of preeeetly girls." coming from a very serious nomad guy)
I'm glad you are addicted to my blog even though I didn't update it for over 2 months. But that is changing as I've figured out how to get around the internet blocks of the paranoid govt!
I love this! This is what teaching is all about! You told me this story before, yet I still laughed enough that water came out my nose a little. Keep it up.
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