new kid.

got a new kid today. he walked in, just as we were getting settled in to take a mock state assessment.

i had no idea he would be coming.

i never do.

i'm sure he's a lovely kid. i haven't gotten a chance to really interact with him, but i felt angry that upon his arrival i felt shock and frustration, rather than welcoming. unfortunately, this is how it always is.

i checked my email, and sure enough, 4 minutes before he walked through my door, THIS little gem popped into my inbox:

Good morning,

We have a new student.

i've got so many reasons WHY.

but this is just one more reason WHY NOT.