24 first graders?

by teach76

Mar 24, 2009

I just found out last week that I'm getting a new first grader. He will start next week. There are four first grades. Two of us have 23 students, and two have 22. They try to keep it to 23. I have no TAs in the room at any point during the day. When I heard that I was moving up to 24, I got a bit frustrated. I asked two of the other teachers if I should mention that I'm at 23. I honestly thought it was an oversight! Now I'm worried - I'm a new teacher and would hate for this to come off the wrong way. I guess I was just having a bad day, but I know how quickly gossip can get around!

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Ann/2/CA Say nothing. Just smile sweetly and accept the student. You don't want to be seen as a chronic complainer and besides, school is almost over. Hang in there.

Mar 25, 2009

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Mary I think I agree with the other posters...and as a new teacher myself I try to stay as 'under the radar' as possible. Do you want to draw attention to yourself for something you're unhappy about and risk being labeled a complainer? It's one thing if you've been there years, are a veteran, and people know you well. Like other folks have said, the lig...See More

Mar 25, 2009

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teach76 Thanks for all the advice! I'm definitely NOT planning on saying anything. I was just worried because I had a moment of frustration where I vented with my two coworkers (asking them if I should say something). You're right - the end of the year is approaching (may for us!)

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Mar 25, 2009

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TeachinNC Which is great considering I have two ADHD boys in there that need medicine all day and are still disruptive at times. (One is bipolar and has ODD too). I also have one undiagnosed ADD boy that is surly/can't focus and acts up too. I also have a girl with temper issues who in first grade displays inappropriate romantic behaviors in the classroom in...See More

Mar 28, 2009

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Ann/2/CA That's what we're looking at for next year...:-(