So Much Energy

Well we all know about the energy of the young. And this place is full of it. And there are lots of them.

When they are in class, the halls are quiet and you go by classes and see these studious children. That works from 8:30 to 11;30 and then there is lunch.

I think the lunch period should be about 10 minutes long and those is probably twice the time they need to eat. Granted it is mostly the younger students, but what they lack in size they make up in numbers and energy. They are all over the place. I believe they should have unstructured time. They are really well behaved all things considered. but.....

Normally they pick up after themselves. Normally they talk and trade stories and listen to their music. Lunch time a good release from the classroom efforts.

I guess I am showing my age or maybe it is just a thought for today. It was bright and sunny and they were full of energy. They just had to move and talk and laugh and move and then move some more. Lunch is a good time for working with friends and learning to be social. oh to be young............

I think today has been a good one. Things settled quickly. We are working with upper grade class size, but 9th grade numbers look very good. Not sure all the 9th graders will appreciate all the close attention, but we have the numbers in classes down.