Things That Are Broken
This item only lasted about two to three months and was once upright.
Standing Desk
This story used a graphic novel to show the depth of this monstrous tale.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelly
Anytime someone goes to the bathroom, Ms. Ricker will say...
"Don't drown!"
Ms. Ricker can do what with her wrists/hands?
Bend them to her forearms/slap her forearms.
What was the reason for a hold in place during 3/4 at the beginning of the year?
Some kids trying to steal bikes at the front of the school.
This item used to roll around the room and be used as an extra desk. It too was destroyed by students while I was out of the room.
Rolling desk
This unit discussed tensions between the US and Russia during the Cold War.
The Space Race Unit
Ms. Ricker has been quoting this scene from Holes for the past month, and driving some students insane with this...
"I'm tired of this grandpa!"
"Well that's too dang bad!"
Which ankle can Ms. Ricker still pop out at will?
Her right ankle
Who is Ms. Ricker's Teacher Mom/Teacher Bestie?
Ms. Conrad
*PRAISE*
This item once allowed people to sit a little higher, but now you must sit with care
Wooden Stool
This memoir excerpt followed Elie Wiesel into Auschwitz and the horrors of that concentration camp.
Night
If a student starts to complain about something that can be deemed minor, Ms. Ricker will often ask...
"But did you die?"
What part of Ms. Ricker is always slightly bent because she's too cheap for surgery?
Her spine
Who do students believe Ms. Ricker beefs with?
Ms. Lewis
You used to rotate the handle to fix your pencils, but then a student had to ruin it.
Pencil Sharpener
This chimpanzee got to go into space during the Cold War...
Ham the Chimpanzee
If she does not know the answer to something, Ms. Ricker will merely say that...
"I don't know, I just work here."
Ms. Ricker has an issue in both eyes and has special glasses lenses. What issue do her eyeballs have?
Astigmatism
Where is the ultimate fighting spot?
Sheetz Dumpsters
Ms. Ricker often says you have broken her...
"Will to live"
The first memoir we read this school year was about this man who was a WWII fighter jet flyer...
Roald Dahl
When discussing a topic that students may not have any interest in, Ms. Ricker will start the story/fact dropping with the phrase...
"Not that you care, but..."
What autoimmune disorder was Ms. Ricker diagnosed with before winter break?
(Two acceptable answers)
Lupus
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
Who was your sub on the first day of school this year?
Mr. Souza