The school also tolerates bullying. For example, on the same exact day as the "f" words, Black slapped Isaia and strangled him and Mrs. Sele, my teacher, only gave Black one red card the whole entire day! Another example of bullying is when Kai, Kyle, Zoey, and Javia started hitting James until he told them his real name, which was James. The teacher just ignored it. I felt like it was really annoying and bad of the bullies to hit James because of his name. I just wanted to intervene and get them to stop, but I didn't want to get into a fight.
My class is also annoying because Kaia, she's in my group, whenever I say something she copies me. And whatever I do, she copies me too. For example, when I put my elbow on my desk and lean my head on my hand, she did it too! Whenever I move, she moves the same way! Also, they are really loud and chatty. But some people in my class are fun. Like today at lunch, Mrs. Sele let Charlie, Rebecca, Turnannette, Grace, and I do collages inside the whole time. And then afterward, she let us have 10 minutes of playing time outside, while the rest of the class had to read.
Dear Sarah,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for writing about your school. I enjoy learning what it's like in schools other than where I teach. I see the common issue of using "bad" words. If I hear children using bad words, I don't punish them. I'd rather stop and talk to them about why they are choosing to use these words. I remind them that they get no respect from others when they choose to use disrespectful language. It's frustrating when you see people treating others badly.-- More on this later. I just looked at the clock and need to leave work so that I can swim before going to bed tonight. :)
Hi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteI had a great swim!
It sounds like you are doing the right thing by hanging out with the fun people in your class. In a class full of kids, there are always going to be some bullies and some annoying people. But, the students who are hitting others are going too far. I'm feeling for James, it must be hard to get bullied.
Just remember, it's not your job to teach them how to act, but you can set an example by being kind, caring and staying positive- which I'm sure you are doing! I'm glad you're having opinions about the happenings in your class and making good decisions about what's right and wrong.
Hey Sarah--It's interesting to learn how different countries have different ways of dealing with things. That's one of the best things about your traveling--although sometimes it's hard when you think they're really doing the WRONG thing! Especially when you can see that some people are getting hurt. But you've told us about the situation very clearly. and I'm really proud of you for noticing what was going on and how it hurt people.
ReplyDeleteYou are really having a great time with all your art! Keep up the good work.
Much love, bippy
Sarah, I agree with Mingdeap, kids are mean, sometimes. I am glad that you are showing kindness to them all. You are setting good example for them to follow. I know it's hard sometimes to do the right thing, but in the end it make you feel very good about yourself. I work with mean kids a lot. I try to teach them positive ways to treat other. I have a few books about meanies and bullies. Do you know that kids who bully others have very poor self-confident? Often they were picked on by others. It might be someone from their families or other big kids. They just don't know how to act positively to gain friends, "They are just sheep in wolf's skin".
ReplyDeleteYou should let your teacher and the kids who use bad words know that they need to learn more vocabulary words. They use bad words, because they lack vocabulary skill. You and your friends should stick together and help those negative kids improve their behaviors and word skills. Show them kindness and maybe they'll adapt some positive behaviors.
I love you and enjoy learning about your school.