That's right it is TAKS time again. I am happy to report that it is actually over. Today was the last and final of the four days of torture. This picture is a photo of a sketch that I worked on yesterday. It is one of my students while they are taking their TAKS test.

I am an excellent test administrator. I follow all of the guidelines that have been laid out by both the state and the school district. I actively monitor my students. It really isn't that hard to do. I will not complain about what is required of me in that respect nor will I complain about the students that are in my testing room. They are good kids who have not given me any trouble and have done what has been expected of them. All of that said, I do have complaints.

#1- Why do we have to test four days in a row. I don't mind two days but the third day is very difficult. I think we should break the days up a bit.

#2- Why can't we get rid of our testing material after everyone is finished instead of sitting their in silence for hours waiting for them to be collected.

#3- Once all the classes are finished on the hallway could we please shift some student around because I am tired of looking at the same 16 people for several hours each day. This is why I don't teach elementary, I need a break from the same students all day.

I guess those are the only complaints that I have that deserve a mention. At least these are the ones that I think could be fixed. (Notice: I did not mention the fact that there was some problem with the water pressure and we didn't even know if we were going to be able to send students to the bathroom. I also left out the fact that it is extremely cold in my room and no matter what I try I can not seem to regulate the temperature. )

I will end on a positive note, IT IS OVER!! YEA!!!!!