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Can you respond? I'm afraid I'll be really rude. I'm so mad.

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> From: Robyn Nichols <nicholsr@sidwell.edu>
> Date: December 12, 2011 11:18:29 AM EST
> To: kathleenbiden@mac.com
> Subject: Maisy-Assigned Seating (Lunch)
>
> Kathleen,
>
> In fifth grade, it’s customary for students to sit with their classroom friends during lunch. As a teacher, it is a wonderful time to observe my class to interact with their peers and enjoy one another. With this privilege, comes responsibility. Each student in the grade is assigned a day to serve as the biddy (the student responsible for cleaning-up their table). When biddies use the 5-7 minutes to focus on their task and other students at the table work together to assist, the table should be clean before the start of silence.
>
> Unfortunately, since September, Maisy has been working toward consistently following dining hall rules/procedures during fifth grade lunch. She is often found:
>
> *socializing at other tables during the clean-up process
> *not assisting the biddy during the clean-up process
> *mixing food with beverages
>
> During break, I spoke to her about the importance of following directions and demonstrating responsibility. After giving Maisy several opportunities to reflect and improve on the areas above, she will now sit at an assigned table. Throughout our dialogue, she was disappointed, but also well aware of the consequences if changes were not made.
>
> Once Maisy demonstrates improvement in her dining hall behavior, I will be more than happy to let her sit at the table of her choice.
>
> Regards,
> Robyn
>
> _______________________________________
> Robyn M. Nichols
> Fifth Grade Teacher
> Upper School Standardized Testing Coordinator
> Sidwell Friends Middle School
> 202.537.8423
> nicholsr@sidwell.edu
>
>
> =2