This is not a drill- Fire Alarms

It's Thursday, January 24, 2019.

I have set up my swivl device to record myself teaching, lesson plans are prepared, powerpoints made, bellwork on the board.

Video is recording. 

10:39.
Warning Bell rings.

Student shoves entire face in camera screen.
Redirect students to seats and explain that we will address the technology at a later time.


10:40. 
Bell rings.
Students, if you haven't already, you should be working to complete the bellwork which is displayed on the screen (Apple TV).
As I am directing students to complete the bellwork....

Fire alarm goes off. 


Ms. Cashell- Grabs the binder, redirects students to exit through the side door.
Ms. Stauffer- Holds the side door open and counts students, directing them on where to go.

10:42. 
Principal- Who are you missing?
Student.
Principal radios to find student.
Student is located.

Other students- Really, a fire drill in the pouring rain?
Principal- This is NOT a drill. Do you seriously think that I would make you all come out here in the pouring rain on the second to last day of the semester?

10 Minutes later. 

Principal- Students, you may go underneath the awning but do not enter the building.

2 minutes later.
Principal- Go back to class.

Recount students to ensure everyone is safe and back in the building. 

Okay students, we have a lot to get done today and not a lot of time, and that fire alarm did not help.

Gems: 
-Remained calm, ensured that all students were safe.
-Tried to create a sense of urgency for students to get everything accomplished.

Opportunities for improvement: 
-Set the stage for next semesters students that I am a student teacher which means that I will need to record our lessons every now and then in order to improve myself and continue growing as a teacher.
-Always be prepared, know where the emergency folder is and what the protocol is.




How was your week?