You asked for it
You asked for it
Well, one thing is for sure, some kids take what you say and actually put it into practice. On Friday, one of my younger students came to me after receiving a low score on a homework assignment and said that he had not been able to finish his assignment due to stomach upset caused by going to Weinerschnitzel for dinner the night before. I secretly rolled my eyes, but graciously said that if we would spend his lunch playtime finishing it, I would adjust his grade. So he did go do most of it. When he brought it to me, I told him if such a thing were to happen again to be sure to bring a note from home stating that he had been sick and was unable to complete the work. Well, voila! Tuesday (we even had a long weekend) rolls around and here he is unfolding a note that says he was too sick to do his work. Wow, I really set myself up there. Duh! Be careful what you ask for!
September 6th, 2005 at 5:25 pm
check the signature. i think this guy’s pretty tricky.
September 6th, 2005 at 5:31 pm
Sounds like a fake to me. If not I think you need to have a confrence with his parents, and tell him to do his homework before the chili-cheese dogs.
September 6th, 2005 at 6:54 pm
You should have said “I just told you to bring a note, I didn’t say I’d excuse you for it.” But seriously, I’d say that deserves a note back to the parents (or a call to make sure they actually get the message) asking them what’s up.
Kids are rarely too sick to do homework, especially not for four days in a row. If you’re really that sick that you physically can’t do your work, you probably won’t be in school the next day.
September 6th, 2005 at 9:19 pm
I’m with Jared. If he does it again, I think you should just by pass the whole note business and go straight for the most dreaded, “oh-my-I -will-be-grounded-for-a month” phone call home to the parents. Do it at dinnertime. While he’s eating his Weinerschnitscrap.
September 6th, 2005 at 9:30 pm
aw, give the kid a break! (someone has to take his side, like they say in the old talkies, “the children, isn’t someone thinking about the children?!”
September 7th, 2005 at 9:25 pm
It can be a bit hard for me at times becuase I’ve had a kid who really was sick all the time. But Weinershnitzel? Geez!
September 8th, 2005 at 5:51 am
New Rule! CHCS students DO NOT eat at DER-WEE-NER-SHNIT-SUL. That’s worse than raw store bought cookie dough!! Talk about worms!
September 8th, 2005 at 9:40 am
Yeah! Gag me with a spoon!
September 8th, 2005 at 11:03 am
looks like i’m gonna have to hit up the der this weekend!
September 8th, 2005 at 11:21 am
Watch out! You may not be able to do your homework. But, as long as you get a note from mom, it’s OK.
September 8th, 2005 at 3:54 pm
Dr. Stryker, haven’t you heard that you are what you eat?
September 8th, 2005 at 8:38 pm
everyone knows i’m a hot dog already.
September 10th, 2005 at 1:41 pm
This kid sounds like he has an excuse for everything, but his parents must let him get away with it. SAD. When he has a real job in the real world, maybe his mommy can write him a note too!