Hi, I'm Your Substutite Teacher

A day in the life of a substitute teacher is erratic at best, sheer torture at worst. I've learned it's best to enter the battlefield -- er, classroom -- with a plan: take roll immediately after the tardy bell rings, jump right into the daily assignment, and seperate any talkers before they can finish their first sentence. As a courtesy to the teacher, I write a note about each class period and mention any absences or disruptive behavior. Fortunately, my notes frequently say something like, "Third period was a little rowdy, but they got their work done." Any day that consists of notes like these is a good day, and I leave it behind happily to make room for another. At times, however, the teachers see "a little rowdy" and don't feel so grateful. On one such occasion, a junior high teacher I substituted for required her students to write letters of apology. I typed them up word-for-word, errors and all. I did, however, change their names. (Also, keep in mind, I introduce myself as Miss Burk.)

Dear Ms. Barks,

Sorry for being loud during class. I'm not usally a loud student. I don't behave like this when Mrs. Thompson is here, and I shouldn't when your here. I promise to be a good student for you the next time.

Sincerly,
Bailey Broker

Dear Mrs. Burks

I am sorry I talked during class Monday. You were a good substitute, and I had fun in class. So I am sorry that I was so loud in class. I hope that you will be a sub. later in school.

Sinderaly,
Owen Drake

Dear Ms. Burks.

I am very ashamed about how much I spoke. I hope you will foregive me for speaking so much. I promise that the next time you are our substitute I will act much better than before and not be talking as much also. Like I said I hope you will foregive me.

Sinderely,
Michael Valdez

Dear Mrs. Barks,

I'm sorry that I was talking to much and didn't listen to you when you told us to be quiet I'm sorry I hope you forgive me and I will never do it again.

Sincerely,
Jenny Forrest

Dear Mrs. Burke

I am really sorry I gave you a hard time. I will never do that again to you. I was disruptive and disrespectful. I hope you can forgive me.

Sincereley,
Tim Guiterrez

Dear Mrs. Bucke,