xp_journal | To those in the American History class

I know most of the class doesn't have access to the journals, on account of being about knee-high, but for those of you who do - I'll reiterate what I said this morning:

1) I do not mind being called "Mr. Marko". I am fine with "Sir". But in that classroom, we are not on a first-name basis, nor am I "Big Grumpy Man". Starting tomorrow, I'll have you copying pages out of the dictionary to help you remember should it happen again.

2) While I am older than you all, I was not around for the landing of the Mayflower, so stop asking me if the Pilgrims were nice, or if their kids played football. When we get to the parts of the class I have first-hand knowledge of, I will let you know.

3) This house has a wonderful kitchen, and a splendid dining room where you all have three well-prepared meals a day. That being said, whoever is stockpiling half-eaten Twinkies behind the bookcase has gained themselves some of Mr. Marko's special attention once I find out who you are.

4) Asking "please" will not get you out of Friday's quiz. Do not try the big puppy dog eyes, even if you have six of them. I am impervious to bullets, rockets, fire, and eight-year-olds.

5) Just because you see Mr. Dayspring wearing a tie to some of his classes does not mean I have to. I don't tell you how to dress, you don't tell me how to dress.

6) Class is only 30 minutes. You have 23 and a half hours for the rest of the day to use the bathroom. I am skeptical of the fact that six of you need to use it at the same time, all during my class.

Remember, this Friday is your first actual written quiz. I advise you to read the chapter on the John Smith and the first colony, and be ready for the questions.

As usual, if you need me, leave a note in my box by the kitchen.