I am so sorry!!!

If your child came home today and said that Mrs. Shelton had a break down today, they were not totally lying.  We had a long talk about respect and what it looks like and how I expect them to behave.  We also talked about NOT rushing through their work just so they don’t have homework.  I thought we were all in agreement about this when I began today’s math lesson.  I quickly learned different.  
I still have quite a number of kids that are struggling with division so I tried explaining the partial quotient or “Big Seven” method to the class.  The ones that understood that method got a little nuts over who knew what and felt the need to be very vocal that they already understood it and didn’t really need further instruction.  I got frustrated and told the the class that they didn’t need my help and that they could go ahead and do the problems on the board on their own.  It was immature of me and I gave them my apology after but wanted them to feel the frustration that I felt with them not listening to what I had to say.  I PROMISE that tomorrow will be better for all of us.  If you have any concerns about this, please feel free to contact me.  Again, I sincerely apologize.

On a lighter note, the kids have earned a reward for having received 10 compliments and they have chosen to have another “electronics day”.  That means that they will be allowed to play with or use an electronic device for the last 30 minutes of class tomorrow.  Please be aware that the student will be responsible for their own device and are NOT REQUIRED to bring one.  It is completely voluntary.  Thank you so much for your help and support.