Another Back to School Night

Last night the ritual was again enacted.

The second "Back to School Night." I had two students show (one briefly) and the no parents.

Other parents came. I could not find a parking space so my little escape had to generate one.

My classes are 5th and 6th period... most everyone had gone home at that point of the "follow you student's schedule." format.

It started at 6:10 and was over at 8:00. Another 2 hours.

Very few special ed parents showed up to any of the classes.

The school grounds are really torn up and not very safe at night. The paving company has ripped up all the infrastructure and putting down huge cement causeways and school must go on as though nothing has changed. Students in this very crowded 2800 student high school are braving the 90 degree temperatures and are funneled into narrow walkways as the construction continues.

At night.. not enough light to keep even the outdoor lockers safe. I saw one student using her cell phone to light up her combination and open her locker for her parents who were curious.. as most parents are of this other life their students are living.

I zen approach is called for here. You cannot change it. But it worth the contemplation as to why they didn't start and finish all of this heavy construction work in the summer.

: ) Pat