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We will make up stuff about you and sue you...

This letter, written in pencil and green ink on two stapled sheets of notepaper, appears to be a report to a schoolteacher from someone who was charged with supervising the class one day. Perhaps a substitute, a student teacher, or other student/babysitter type? Found in Oakland.

Ms. [name]

Today was an interesting day!

The first period, that is, the period before recess, the kids were relatively well-behaved and hard-working. There were, of course, a few exceptions.

After recess, the kids were out-of-control - disobeying my requests/orders, talking over me, getting out of line, shoving, pushing, in a few cases, punching. Only about 5 - 10 kids were behaving well. The principal came out and order was established. Sort of.

To make a long story short, the rest of the day was fairly chaotic until the last hour. One child made a threat towards me, and several kids constantly disobeyed or backtalked towards me. The principal had to be called again, and after 6 or so children kids were taken out, things were much more under control and some work and learning were was accomplished.

The general attitude among the kids, with maybe 5 exceptions, was simply that they were going to get away with as much as they could get away with for the day. And in a few cases, this included hurting me verbally and even physically ([illegible - looks like either "in secret" or "I'm scared" -- ed.]).

Some of the kids did very well and were quite helpfull. Most, we I only say this because it doesn't make much sense, to me, to punish the entire class for everything that happened today. Like I said To repeat, a few kids were well behaved and helpful.

Anyways, Here are some specifics. ---> See next page.

Ammeenah: was disruptive and began verbally threatened me; e.g., "and my father will come and kick your..." Also threatened me along with two other girls - do not remember who, when when she came back to pick up her belongings. (E.g., paraphrasing, "we will make up stuff about you and sue you.")

Damian, Karrel, Shaniqua: Repeatedly did not follow instructions, requests, or orders. Repeatedly, as in, at least a dozen times ten times throughout the day.

I was struggling with many names throughout the day which is the primary reason I am hesitant to specifically name more others. However, the four above were noteworthy and deserve some recourse.

I wasn't sure

Good luck with your class.

Kind Regards, [name]