They need a raise!

Because of testing last week we didn't have pay day until this week. At the end of the month, students not only get paid but they get to go shopping in the class store. Today as we were discussing our new jobs, I reminded students not to turn in an application for a job if they didn't think it was the right job for them.
So many times we have discussed the importance of performing a job without having to be reminded. This has made a huge impact when students are waiting on someone else because they didn't take care of their responsibilities.
The beautiful thing that has happened in these situations is the students that have stepped up and carried the load. As a teacher it's awesome to see the initiative in so many students.
Today I asked students to consider whether someone needed a raise for going above and beyond their duties. Their notes are precious and I wanted to share them with you.

Trevor's job is the caboose and he should be the last to line up. So many times others have tried to tell him to line up, but he never says anything to them. He is very respectful and just shakes his head.

I cannot tell you how many times students have walked out of the room going to lunch without their lunch box. The lunch boxes even sit on the floor right by the door! Allena ALWAYS picks up someone else's lunch box and sweetly hands it to them.

Kole's job is to be on vacation. He worked so hard in September, he got a break for October. Yet, he really has stepped up on a daily basis to carry the load.

I love the fact that they recognize what others have done! This is something I haven't done before, but I am so grateful I asked them to share their thoughts. I will give the notes to the students to keep so they can see what others thought about them.

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