Apology...

This morning I had to write up a girl before 8 o'clock. She is a good girl. Sweet heart. But sometimes she makes poor choices. I have to stand firm and teach her... So, I couldn't give in to her begging and pleading to not go to the office... I wrote her up and sent her - streaming tears the whole way. (I love when they cry, makes me feel they actually GET it. Sometimes.)

At the office she had to write a letter of apology to me and explain what the issue was. Here is what she wrote. ALL BY HERSELF! (I am VERY proud of her sophisticated first grade (almost second grade!) writing...

"Dear Ms. Moseley,
I am sorry that I did not do what I was told. I was bining defiant in class. I should of been respectful to you. I was mad at F.B. And thats why I did not do what I was told. I promise to do my best. I am varry sorry that I was not ackting right. Please for give me.

K.E."

SO.. She may have moments of being defiant or disrespectful.. what child doesn't. The important thing is the adult(s) in their lives need to be firm and not let them get away with it. I am almost positive she gets away with it at home... not at school.. It might not be fun in these moments, but they will benefit from the chastisement..

Plus, I am happy she can write well!! :)

:) Proud teacher.