(((((((((( Patty ))))))))))

I'm so sorry you went through that today. What a frightening situation. I think you should make it perfectly clear to your principal that the boy has stated he has ready access to guns. I know it's our culture here, but these are not ordinary times.

I remember a time when I was teaching some of the bigger high school students got out of hand. All the other teachers were in an important meeting with the principal and vice principal. I had no way to get help unless I left the room and I could not leave the rest of the students with the bullies. Finally, two of the well behaved young men noticed my problem. The put me in the middle of them and we faced the bad ones down until help arrived.

Another time, a parent slapped my leg so hard I had a hand print on it for a week because her son was not paying attention in class and was making bad grades.

Do not hesitate to go to your principal if you get a bad vibe. You can't be too careful.

Hugs,

Jan