Thursday, February 28, 2008

2/28/08 Routes

AM Crossing gate sticking again this morning, I sprayed it with De-icer, no good. I just got out and pushed it closed before I got onto any main roads.
SHES - Good ride. David was talking across the aisle even after I asked him not to. I moved Malik to seat #3...gotta keep him away from everyone, ugh! No Jasmine today and no Cody today. AAS 7:13am. Head count 31.
BSMS - Good ride this morning, in fact I am suspicious because there seemed to be a lot of whispering and this group NEVER whispers!! Stopped and activated at Zsaree's house, no one showed, starting closing the door and her front door opened. I re-activated and waiting, nothing but an open door.....20 degrees outside so I thought I would give her a chance BUT I also have others standing out waiting and I was not going to sit there with the door open, losing heat. I proceeded to the next stop which is less that 500 ft.....looking in my mirrors, still no Zsaree. At another stop at Castle Gate, Brea was running up the road, so I waited for her and let her on. Noone else was at her stop. AAS 8:08am. Trenchcoat lady was in the gym for the unload (she was wearing a red parka) so I unloaded at the gym. Head count 45.

PM
SHES- Cierra was on her knees and TA. This is a write up. I went by Josie's house 2 times and activated and blew the horn and waited both times and Grandpa didn't come out. I could tell he was there (car was there) but he never came out or even to the door. I was afraid something may have happened to him. Returned her to school. I hate to do it, but I will write it up too because I was late getting to BSMS...the other buses were loading and I was last in line and loaded after everyone else. AAS 3:25pm.
BSMS -

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

2/27/08 Routes

AM
SHES- Destany was standing and TA. Nicholas Coheley was TA. My crossing gate started sticking out after about 8 stops, I turned off the engine and it would not come in, so I am guessing it was frozen. The kids loved the snow flurries!! Head count 36.
200 gave me permission to tie my gate closed and finish my route and bring it in later. so I taped it with masking tape ;)
BSMS- Good route, everyone must have been tired, lol! AAS @ 8:14am and there was no adult there to receive the students, I pulled down to the cafeteria and unloaded instead of at the gym. I saw a male in what looked like a work out suit with a whistle around his neck telling the boys to go inside...who knows? This school is S L A C K!! Head count 53. Got 22 gallons of fuel.

PM - Crossing gate works fine.....must have been frozen this morning.
SHES- No one at home at Nicholas and Mariahs and Jasmine was leaving and there was no adult home at Billy's so I took Nicholas and Mariah back to school. Mariah said that they would get a spanking because they had to go back to school :( That makes me angry! Brandon was talking when I asked everyone for "5" and then during the route he was standing. Head count 29. Arrived at Bay Springs late due to returning to SHES....at 3:23pm
BSMS - Chaunne is written up. He lied about having a bookbag, said he didn't have one when I told him to put a pencil away, then I saw him hitting Chance over the head with his bookbag as he was exiting the bus, UGH! Zsaree told Brandon that his girlfriend (BreAnna Agan) is a whore. BreAnna had already gotten off the bus, if I write Zsaree up she is off the bus for good, so I won't write her up this time. I spoke to her about it. Head count 55.

2/26/08 Routes *Bad Weather*

When I boarded the bus preparing to start my route, Linda announced that we were to stay put, don't pick up any students, or any more if you had already started, and wait for the "go ahead" from them. We had bad storms roll through and there was a large amount of damage strewn through-out the county. We were given the "go ahead" at 7:35am. I had 2 students walk to my house and ask why I wasn't driving and 2 different parents, Rachels and Josies, came to ask me what was going on.
AM
SHES- I took the ride very slow, watching carefully for downed powerlines. The students were on total silence, I needed to hear the radio, they did good. The route was clear overall, just limbs and debris but no large limbs, trees or lines down. I made all my stops, activated at each one. Head count 20. AAS 8:10
BSMS- This route was clear also, just small limbs and debris. I made all my stops and activated at each one but still only had 25 students, it was sooooooo ROOMY!! Meisha was a car rider and Bay Springs turned her away because they had no power, but when we arrived Mr. Tidaback was at the cafeteria doors and the usual lady in the trenchcoat was doing the meet'n'greet for the kiddos. Antarica told me she got arrested yesterday at Kayla's house, she went to "talk" to Kayla and Kayla called 911. Antarica was put in the back of the patrol car and taken home, UGH! Antarica's father is a police officer, she should know better. AAS 9:10.
PM
SHES- Malik was the only student in his seat and he was still hanging out in the aisle, I am going to make him write bus rules. As Shane got off the bus, he informed me that Malik was insulting him. I asked Malik about it and he said Shane hit him. I have NEVER had any problems out of Shane in 2 years NEVER. And Malik is breaking the rules on a DAILY BASIS! Every day that Malik rides the bus, he breaks the rules....this is not a tough call, I believe Shane, but I will write them both up. Head count 33. AAS 3:20pm.
BSMS- Unbearable noise level again today.....Trey, Torre, Martavious, Antarica and Kieola were too loud. Trey was clapping and standing, Marcelles was OOS up and down the aisle 3 times. Thank goodness that the tornadoes kept some students at home!! Head count 43.

Monday, February 25, 2008

2/25/08 Routes

AM
SHES- Good route, I was so sore from the car accident over the weekend that I quickly realized that I could not engage my parking brake at every stop, so I compromised, I took more Ibuprofen and used my brake at every stop where the student/s crossed in front of the bus. Thats the best I can do for now :( Michael, Anna, Cody, Billy did not ride this morning. I stopped at every stop, but they never came out. Arrived at school at 7:14am. Head count 34.
BSMS- Good route, we actually had ALMOST enough room, lol. Marcelles was back this morning after his uncalled for suspension. Arrived at school at 8:10am. Head count 53. Got 22 gallons of fuel at BSMS.
PM
SHES- No adult at home at Nicholas and Mariah's house, Billy got off the bus with them and then they all walked over to Billy's house....I hate to allow this, but I have written permission from both households, oh well :( Brandon was OOS twice. Cierra was TA again, this was her last warning, nothing but referrals for her from now on! Malik fell across the aisle into Keanu purposely as he was sitting down. Breanu was pulling on Keanu's book bag causing her to fall and then Malik pushed her down all because Breanu wanted to get off bus first...I have told her DOZENS of times that the oldest get off first so that they can watch out for the younger ones...this is my policy and she knows it! UGH!!! AAS 3:20pm. Head count 37.
BSMS- I am completely disgusted with this bus load of students! The bus is filthy, mashed up food in the floor and candy/gum/food wrappers everywhere....thats it, NO MORE FOOD! I will get it cleaned when I can, still hurting too bad, can't do it yet :( The entire load was too loud, I screamed BE QUIET! several times and blew my whistle but it didn't work, so I pulled over on the side of Hwy 61 at the Dollar General and radioed in to Laurie that I was not proceeding until they SHUT UP! Zsaree, Antarica, Kieola, Kayla, Torre, Trey and Rod were too loud, shouting and screaming. Trey HTS. Michael and Kahlil were standing and moving about the bus, but I believe they were trying to move to more comfortable spots as we were unloading. Antarica and Kayla talked "smack" to each other and got the entire bus involved...something about a confrontation happening at Kayla's house after they get off the bus. Kayla has OOS suspension for the next 4 days, she won't be abck on until Monday. Head count 54.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

2/19/08 Routes

I am so far behind on my blog posts, I am starting off at today and hopefully I will be able to go back and catch up a little at a time :(
AM
SHES - Good route this morning. Wesley and his siblings didn't ride and Ariel and Daisha didn't rode, I went around twice and stopped both times and blew the horn. Arrived at school at 7:15am. Head count 26.
BSMS - Good route. Julian had to have a barf bag this morning. Had another new student get on at Michael and Jordan's stop her name is Jasmine, no paperwork from school but we will see this afternoon. We were short a few students so we managed to have room. Rod is still suspended, I cannot believe that Antwan the instigator did not get into any trouble at all!! the following students were NAS we had to wait on them: Zsaree, Briana Brooks. Arrived at school at 8:07am. Head count 49.

PM
SHES- Cierra and Cody were calling each other names again and threatening one another. Ariel was sitting with her head against the window. Breanu was not sitting correctly. Kinslei complained that Jasmine would not move her BB and there was no room in the seat. Spoke with Jasmine and she of course had the same complaint about Kinslei. I told them both that if they cannot fit in that seat with both their BB's then either they or their BB's have to find different transportation, UGH! Head count 34. Arrived at BSMS at 3:20pm.
BSMS- Good route. Rodney Hill was clapping which made the noise level worse, its always too loud. Head count 51.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

1/25/08 Routes

AM

SHES- Good route. Head count 35. Arrival ????

BSMS- Zsaree was slapping Bianca in the face, apparently. When we got to school, Bianca stayed on the bus and was in tears, it seems that Antarica and Zsaree were giving Bianca and Ishama a hard time. Zsaree was smacking Bianca in the face and Antarica was making fun of Ishama, her hair and insinuating that she is gay because she saves a seat for certain girls. How stupid!! WU: Antarica, Zsaree and do assigned seats! AAS 8:15am. Head count 41.

PM

SHES- Brandon was hanging over the seat to talk to Nicholas Coheely and Brandon's mom sent a note specifically asking me to keep Brandon and Melanie away from the neighbor kids Nicholas, Billy and Mariah. Nicholas was TA and shouting. Samari was TA and OOS. I am trying to be patient, she moves at the end of the month! Cristen OOS, HTS.

1/24/08 Routes

AM
SHES- NOT AT STOP, HAD TO WAIT FOR: Josue, Jasmine, Samari. Samari OOS. Breanu had gum. AAS 7:13am. Head count 32.
BSMS- Micah TA. Nick TA. Head count 51. Arrival time???
PM
SHES- Cody TA after I had warned him at school, UGH!!! Head count 30.
BSMS- AAS 3:20pm. Good route. Head count 48.

1/23/08 Routes

AM
SHES- Michael & Anna got on the bus (with a note) at Austins house, mom had to be at work super early. No Josue, Payton, Jillian, Joseph, Kelsea, Rachel. Activated twice at Cristen and Cristophers. AAS at 7:13am. Head count 29.
BSMS- Trey HTS. Kahlil TA. Damontae TA. Jordan TL. AAS 8:10am. Head count 47.
PM
SHES- Breanu OOS 6 times before we left school. Jonathon OOS. Ariel OOS. Mariah HTS w/Cody. Brandon was standing, I told hi to sit down and keep his HTS, he said whatever and put his head in his jacket. Natalie walked up the middle of the road after I let her and Kayla off at their stop, I tried to stop her and so did her father, UGH!! She is a brat! Head count 34.
BSMS- AAS 3:20. Jartavious, Kahlil & Rod all TL. Jartavious took Zsaree's bookbag and they were going back and forth about it, just flirting, not fighting. Wesley stood up and threw a paperball up to the front of the bus. He will have to clean the bus for that one!! Head count 47.

Friday, February 1, 2008

1/22/08 Routes

AM
SHES- Breanu was TL again! AAS 7:13am. Head count 34. My fuel was too low to do the BSMS route, tried to get into BSMS over the weekend and holiday and then again this morning but the gate has been locked. I think it must be because of all the earth moving equip there. Anyway, I had to go to transportation and get fuel, I got 18 gallons before I picked up my BSMS kids.
BSMS- Good route. AAS 8:18am. Head count 51.

PM
SHES
- I was so sick with a headache and my meds made me groggy, so I was in a daze....no more meds unless my routes are done, UGH! Samari was OOS, TA. Breanu was mean again and OOS. Head count 36.
~~~got 23 more gallons of fuel at BSMS between routes~~~ Total fuel 41 gallons
BSMS- AAS 3:20 (lined up at 3:20 due to getting fuel). Jartavious, Marcelles were too loud again! I have to seperate them I guess, also Dominique was TA to talk to them. Head count 49.

1/18/08 Routes

AM
SHES- Breanu TA, TL. Daisha OOS, TA in aisle. Ariel OOS, TA. Had to wait on Samari again, and come back around for Kealsea, Jillian, Joseph's stop. No assigned seats yet, but I will have!! AAS 7:25am. Head count 35.
BSMS- After my blow up with Zsaree Froday afternoon, I worked with her this morning, she apologized to me and I explained my feeling to her also. AAS 8:20am. Head count 41.

PM
SHES- Jonathon OOS, repeatedly!! I moved him. Cristen and Cristopher HTS, I had to speak to those two. Breanu, Malik and Keanu all got a warning today. Head count 35.
BSMS- AAS 3:20. Chaunne hit Chance, they were playing but I still warned them for not keeping their HTS. Jartavious and Marcelles and Antwan were soooo loud and just having too much fun, my eyes spent more time on them than the road, must seperate them. Assigned seats for this load too. Trey was TA 3 times. Nick, Wesley and Charles were very active in the back, not sure what was goin on. Head count 45.

1/16/08 Routes

AM
SHES- Apparently while I was off, 9404 did my SHES route and Trent hit Kelsea in the head with his bookbag. Trent claims it was an accident and Kelsea says that it absolutely was not. I tend to believe her, she is NOT a trouble maker at all. Will view the tape. Head count 27.
BSMS- Good route. AAS 8:10am. Head count 51.

PM
SHES- Daisha made a threatening motion to Kelsea. These kids are getting ansy, I'm giving them assigned seats. Breanu was OOS and TA. Head count 29.
BSMS- AAS 3:20 I was unable to drive safely due to arguing with students over what rules they have broken and why they are in trouble! UGH!! The following studetns were TL: Jartavious, Antarica (of course), Ishama, Aaliyah, Bianca, Antwan, Marcelles, Zsaree. They completely ignore my threats. They are getting assigned seats and write ups from now on! Head count 52.

1/15/08 Routes

AM - Didn't drive duw to expired license, seems a lot of drivers had them, huh? Anyway, got mine renewed so I can drive this afternoon :)



PM
SHES- Kinslei OOS in aisle. Cierra OOS in aisle. Jonathon TA. head count 32.
BSMS- Antwan OOS. Head count 48.

1/14/08 Routes

Making a copy of my DL over the weekend, I realized that they are expired! I called Cindy on her cell and she said go ahead and drive Monday and get them renewed as soon as DMV opens which is Tuesday am.

AM
SHES
- For some reason I was very low on fuel, not too low, just lower than usual for a Monday morning. Good route this morning. AAS 7:18am. Head count 35.
BSMS- Good route. AAS 8:10am. Head count 46. (lower than usual!) 33 gallons fuel at BSMS.

Got home to an email from Cindy telling me I couldn't drive till I was renewed, so I am OFF FOR THIS AFTERNOON AND TOMORROW MORNING......WOOHOO!!!