It had been a pretty mellow Friday. I had special ed biology, and the kiddos were starting a project on genetic disorders.
It was getting towards the end of the last period. I finished up my note to the teacher, and I sent it off. (I email my remarks nowadays.) I started to pack up my stuff.
It wasn't quite time for the kiddos to pack up yet. I like to get ready early so than I can focus on making sure they clean up without worrying about my stuff. I had put away my computer, my pencil, and I was putting my water bottles back. I picked one up...
...And crash...
I heard something clatter all the way off the desk and onto the floor.
My water bottle had hit a knickknack the teacher had on her desk. It was a big wooden S, part of her Ms. A tableau.
A student came over and picked it up. It was in three pieces.
He tried to make me feel better. He told me that one of her letters was already broken. But there was no way that letter stood up if it was already broken.
Then it was time for the kiddos to get ready to leave, so I left the broken mess and tended to the finishing up of the period. The bell rang, and the kiddos left.
I looked around for some glue. Found some Elmer's. It kind of stuck together?
I left a note. I should probably find where these letters are sold and replace it. Stupid mistake. But it wasn't intentional. Sigh.
Elmer's works well on wood, and with the wood grain the repair is probably pretty unnoticeable. How nice of the student to reassure you!
ReplyDeleteYeah, he was very nice about that.
DeleteI agree with each of Lisa's sentiments. :) Be well!
DeleteSigh
ReplyDeleteSorry. Hope the weekend is better.
ReplyDeleteAccidents happen.
ReplyDeleteI can see that being upsetting…
ReplyDeleteWell, S happens. When left on the desk like that, it's not surprising. Easily fixed with glue and a wood clamp!
ReplyDeleteThat's sad. But mistakes happen.
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to read that a student tried to reassure you. They say accidents happen (and they do) but I would have felt badly, also. Wood should be easy to fix and I hope the repair is possible.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard back from the teacher. Hopefully it was fixable.
DeleteNo news is good news!
DeleteI hate those slip up mishaps.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
Deletethecontenplativecat here. accidents happen. Elmer's glue I am not so sure it was hold together for the long term.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I don't think so either. If I had been there for more than a day, I might have called the woodshop and seen if they would lend me some wood glue.
DeleteThe statute of limitations has passed, so I can come clean. One night during my custodian days, I was cleaning the principal's office when my vacuum knocked over a ceramic figurine of a deer, snapping the head clean off. In an act of sheer bravery, I looked to make sure no one saw me. No one did, so I glued the head back on the body and stuck it on the shelf. Where it stayed for three years with no one the wiser.
ReplyDeleteWinning.
Ugh! I bet you'll find a replacement. It's cute how the kid tried to console you.
ReplyDeleteMost of the time the kiddos are nice.
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