Insomnia
I went to bed super early but then I got woken up by my dad for some reason or another. I was awake so I decided to file away my school email. BIG MISTAKE. I found this one that just made me nuts. I hate hate hate this bandmom slash coworker. I think that raging runs in the family. Fuck you, lady. Enjoy.
Kate,
What is going on with band this year? Big Baby Boy checked your cabinet every day last week and never found any practice forms. I reminded him every day about the form. Now he says that he has to create his own form. What gives? I always had a ton of extra because not all kids were doing them. This separates the serious workers from the not so serious workers. You should see some of the ones that kids created, it's amazing, MUCH better than mine!This is getting ridiculous. No, YOU are getting ridiculous. Some students are probably not even practicing at home, so this form is a waste of time. You are probably right, so if you are practicing at home, go the extra mile and YOU document it- it isn't quantum physics here. Their musical performance on their instrument in class and at concerts is what gets graded. Indeed? Last I checked, I set up the grading system, NOT YOU. A student doesn't flunk band, they quit band. Clearly you have not read my syllabus. You can't just show up and get an A, you have to work for it, don't even begin to tell me how I'm grading my class you insufferable fucking cow. And I beg to differ, students can flunk band but what does it matter, it's not part of their GPA anyway, right?
I am really concerned about what is going on in band this year. I know that you are a new teacher and you replaced a great band teacher AKA- Mr. Kinnaman would've done it better than you yet I can't come to terms with the fact that he's retired. ; however, I've already addressed issues with you regarding inaccurate practice forms They were never wrong so eat shit. , incorrect grade I hope you remember that I fixed the grade within the week you pestered me about it. Again, apparently the GPA doesn't matter so fuck off. , bass guitar music 1) we tossed that song, 2) if we hadn't I would've gotten him a new part, and 3) your kid isn't that talented if he can't play 8th notes on bass guitar because they are "too fast." Grow the fuck up, it's not going to be hot cross buns for the rest of your life, bucko. I have 2 bass players at another school who played the same song- it wasn't too fast for them, and Big Baby Boy's placement in the room to prevent water damage to his guitar and foot traffic over his cord Again, I took care of it- maybe not that day but it got done. Again, why don't you cry over it? Oh wait- that part has been taken care of. . He even got a swollen eye during your substitute. First off, I WAS GONE. You teach DEVELOPMENTAL PRESCHOOL!!! That means, you teach slow 4 year olds. I teach junior high kids AND I give them instruments of mass destruction! Now I told the kids not to bring their instruments but 13 and 14 year olds horse around when the teacher is gone. This is my fault how?? Plus, his teacher told me he was just being a big baby about it It's not like your son was maliciously attacked by 2 drummers, they all (including your precious son) told me what happened. It was an accident so fuck you and the high horse you are trying to ride in on! It sounds too chaotic in the band room and doesn't sound like much playing/learning of music is occurring. Well then come on down. Junior high band is nothing like developmental preschool. Here's a thought, pull him from band, he's not that good anyway, remember, he can't even play 8th notes on bass guitar, they are "too fast."
Crazy Ass Band Mom Slash CoWorker
I totally needed to vent because I can't fucking sleep. My reply to her was, "I am available after school- please come see me if you would like to speak with me." That got CC'ed to my principal who is fully aware of this psycho band mom and is going to back me 100%. Apparently Mom is very brave over email so I say bring it on, BITCH!! I just wish that I hadn't seen this before I was trying to go to sleep. Seriously I have 242 students, so that is approximately 484 parents (factoring single parents or stepfamilies of course). The fact that only 2 (there's one below to read about too) have a problem with me makes me think overall I'm doing something right. Call me insensitive about this kid, but seriously, all staff members who have encountered this woman say the same thing, it's not me- it's her. For those of you who have kids I might look stupid and insensitive because I don't have any of my own, but seriously... am I wrong here??
Pile this on to the student who threatened to kill another student and everyone in the room (lots of paperwork to fill out), the quasi stalker student (again with paperwork and followup phone calls), the stupid 5th grade teacher (forget him!), ANOTHER psycho band parent (this was the one who had their kid documenting the things that I said in class, I totally thought it was someone other than this one student and Dad hinted at threatening me, not sure with what), and drummers who intitiated the rage by not taking care of my equipment and hindering another class's ability to play in class... I've had a horrible fucking day (yes this was today alone).
On the upside, Nick reiterated that he meant everything he said to me on Friday night. He made me smile and picked me up after a day like today so I'm grateful. So not everything was bad, some parts of my day were really worth it :)
Kate,
What is going on with band this year? Big Baby Boy checked your cabinet every day last week and never found any practice forms. I reminded him every day about the form. Now he says that he has to create his own form. What gives? I always had a ton of extra because not all kids were doing them. This separates the serious workers from the not so serious workers. You should see some of the ones that kids created, it's amazing, MUCH better than mine!This is getting ridiculous. No, YOU are getting ridiculous. Some students are probably not even practicing at home, so this form is a waste of time. You are probably right, so if you are practicing at home, go the extra mile and YOU document it- it isn't quantum physics here. Their musical performance on their instrument in class and at concerts is what gets graded. Indeed? Last I checked, I set up the grading system, NOT YOU. A student doesn't flunk band, they quit band. Clearly you have not read my syllabus. You can't just show up and get an A, you have to work for it, don't even begin to tell me how I'm grading my class you insufferable fucking cow. And I beg to differ, students can flunk band but what does it matter, it's not part of their GPA anyway, right?
I am really concerned about what is going on in band this year. I know that you are a new teacher and you replaced a great band teacher AKA- Mr. Kinnaman would've done it better than you yet I can't come to terms with the fact that he's retired. ; however, I've already addressed issues with you regarding inaccurate practice forms They were never wrong so eat shit. , incorrect grade I hope you remember that I fixed the grade within the week you pestered me about it. Again, apparently the GPA doesn't matter so fuck off. , bass guitar music 1) we tossed that song, 2) if we hadn't I would've gotten him a new part, and 3) your kid isn't that talented if he can't play 8th notes on bass guitar because they are "too fast." Grow the fuck up, it's not going to be hot cross buns for the rest of your life, bucko. I have 2 bass players at another school who played the same song- it wasn't too fast for them, and Big Baby Boy's placement in the room to prevent water damage to his guitar and foot traffic over his cord Again, I took care of it- maybe not that day but it got done. Again, why don't you cry over it? Oh wait- that part has been taken care of. . He even got a swollen eye during your substitute. First off, I WAS GONE. You teach DEVELOPMENTAL PRESCHOOL!!! That means, you teach slow 4 year olds. I teach junior high kids AND I give them instruments of mass destruction! Now I told the kids not to bring their instruments but 13 and 14 year olds horse around when the teacher is gone. This is my fault how?? Plus, his teacher told me he was just being a big baby about it It's not like your son was maliciously attacked by 2 drummers, they all (including your precious son) told me what happened. It was an accident so fuck you and the high horse you are trying to ride in on! It sounds too chaotic in the band room and doesn't sound like much playing/learning of music is occurring. Well then come on down. Junior high band is nothing like developmental preschool. Here's a thought, pull him from band, he's not that good anyway, remember, he can't even play 8th notes on bass guitar, they are "too fast."
Crazy Ass Band Mom Slash CoWorker
I totally needed to vent because I can't fucking sleep. My reply to her was, "I am available after school- please come see me if you would like to speak with me." That got CC'ed to my principal who is fully aware of this psycho band mom and is going to back me 100%. Apparently Mom is very brave over email so I say bring it on, BITCH!! I just wish that I hadn't seen this before I was trying to go to sleep. Seriously I have 242 students, so that is approximately 484 parents (factoring single parents or stepfamilies of course). The fact that only 2 (there's one below to read about too) have a problem with me makes me think overall I'm doing something right. Call me insensitive about this kid, but seriously, all staff members who have encountered this woman say the same thing, it's not me- it's her. For those of you who have kids I might look stupid and insensitive because I don't have any of my own, but seriously... am I wrong here??
Pile this on to the student who threatened to kill another student and everyone in the room (lots of paperwork to fill out), the quasi stalker student (again with paperwork and followup phone calls), the stupid 5th grade teacher (forget him!), ANOTHER psycho band parent (this was the one who had their kid documenting the things that I said in class, I totally thought it was someone other than this one student and Dad hinted at threatening me, not sure with what), and drummers who intitiated the rage by not taking care of my equipment and hindering another class's ability to play in class... I've had a horrible fucking day (yes this was today alone).
On the upside, Nick reiterated that he meant everything he said to me on Friday night. He made me smile and picked me up after a day like today so I'm grateful. So not everything was bad, some parts of my day were really worth it :)