March 19

I was so impressed with the management yesterday.  I held my ground firmly and stuck the bar higher.  I felt this was easier to get the kids on task and keep the task.  Everything just seemed to flow better when the management was there.    Kids were more respectful towards each other and kids were more respectful to me.  The kids needed to see that I can set the bar high and hold the bar.   For instance, the going was not tolerated especially during bell work.  I feel they have been slacking with bringing their book to read after.  At first I felt mean, but I knew it was the right thing.  You have to have rules and structure.  I felt the rules and structure then allowed more students to open up personally and tell stories.  I was a bit surprised by this fact.  True capturing kids heart at play here.
Things that were difficult is because my bar is set higher now, trying to get all kids to that level right away.  Something that I noticed you did and worked on in the beginning.  I have tried to incorporate the reflective behavior question like what are you doing.  what are you suppose to be doing.  Were you doing it and not excepting any excuses.  This was a big idea in Ed Ford RTP.  I like how it gets kids accountable for their actions.  It seems that that pressure and questions reinforces the positive behavior expectations that was set. 

Students:  Chris and Tyler and Parker.  Tyler and Parker because they want to move seats and not be in the right seat.  Chris because of his constant standing. I am working with Parker and Tyler and just nipping in the butt those actions that are disruptive.  Chris is a bit more of a challenge.  I will continue to stand firm with Chris.