My wife and I have also observed that you are entirely too lenient with those children and allow them to behave in ways that we do not believe are acceptable. Toni asked Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell if they would be willing to meet with her and the principal, hoping that with the principal present, the issues could be better addressed. The Caldwells reluctantly agreed and the meeting was set tenatively for the following day. Needless to say, she did not welcome such an intense encounter but knew it was important that these issues be brought out into the open. Mrs. Banks' Concerns - Toni's Response in Italics 1.
Teacher blows a whistle.
This occurred on a Friday, when the students returned from recess to quiet them down. Students have extra free time. There are a few times each week when students are allowed to structure their own activities learning. Students are walking and talking during math lesson. Students are moving around the room to get math materials, do group work, or talk during guided discussions.