I work with some very funny people. Sometimes they say or do some things that are so unbelievably funny, we have to record them.
On this page, we'll keep a running journal of the funniest things that happen throughout the school year. Believe it or not, these are all things that actually happened or were said. Check back frequently for updates!
December 16, 2019 - "We're finishing our conversation about ketchup." Michael G.
May 16, 2019 - "I feel like there are not any words that make sense." Catherine F.
December 12, 2018 - "One of my friends smells like strawberries." Ryan K.
Nov. 15, 2018 - "Wait. Can you say that again? I don't pay attention as much as the rest of you." Will #2
Kendall's Contributions - Kendall, a 2016/2017 student, had a special way with language. As we all know, the ability to play with language is the surest sign of intelligence. Kendall is a genius.
Of the lyrics "Help me polarize," Kendall said, "Oh, I thought it was 'Tummy full of rice.'"
"Geesh"
"Smidge"
June 7, 2016
Kendall - "Why are you wearing two shoes?"
Max T. - "I'm going to use this quiet time to talk about penguins."
Early April, 2016
"Well, I guess you could say I'm leaving." After dancing out the door, Max O. drops a bunch of meatballs on the floor.
January 12, 2016
Pointing to an illustration in a science textbook, Owen D. says, "I'm gonna' eat that cheese."
December 11, 2015
After Mr. Spina eats string-cheese without pulling it into strings, Max T. says, "Obey the rules of cheese."
December 9, 2015
"My mom has small eyes." Aidan A.
October 21, 2015
"What's a plan?" Logan M.
May 9, 2013
"I just love how outdated teachers are." Cam B.
March 27, 2013
Mr. Spina: "I read that book in 8th grade and I can still remember the image the author created in the first part of the book."
Elena: "This book is that old?"
March 5, 2012
"I don't like to look at stuff. I mean, I don't like to look at words." Matt R.
May 11, 2011
"I'm a fancy man." Josh S.
April 28, 2011
"My poem is about the warm nice beautiful night of summer. And the best time of year. And being by a river." Jacob B.
January 8, 2010
Question from a worksheet: "Suppose you sit down to eat a hamburger for lunch. Explain the food chain responsible for bringing the meal to you." Allison's answer, "You eat the cow, the cow ate the grass. Etc..."
Fall - 2009
Austin raises his hand and Mrs. McKie calls on him. Austin looks up at his hand in shock and responds, "I have no idea why my hand is up."
April 30, 2009
Avery J. objects to being a called a "red-head" and says, "My hair isn't red. It's more of a strawberry blonde."
April 3, 2009
Mitchell R. says, "I'd just rather be loud and get in trouble."
February 9, 2009
When asking for clarification about an assignment, Megan H. asks, "Does it have to make sense?"
January 14, 2009
Megan H. tells Mr. Spina, "You sound like a pig."
November 4, 2008 - Election Day!
After correcting math homework as a class, Johnny S. complains, "Ahhh man, I got them all right."
March 28 , 2008
While sharing a bit about herself, Alexa R. shows the class a stuffed animal and says, "This is my favorite cow."
March 3 , 2008
When discussing "colors" with Mrs. McKie, Alex D. explains that people with a "green" personality like puzzles and "going up in rocket ships."
November 8, 2007
Mr. Spina sees a group of young ladies (Mallory L., Alyssa S., and Sydney F.) all looking in the same direction. He asks, "What are you staring at?"
In unison, they reply, "The wall."
March 27 , 2007
The class is reveiwing how to find the measure of the third angle in a right triangle when you know the measure of the other two. Mr. Spina creates a sample problem on the board and asks the class, "How would you solve this problem?" Andrew answers, "Try really hard."
March 13 , 2007
Nick explains that they will be measuring the volume of water using a "retired cylinder," which is apparantly a much older version of a "graduated cylinder."
January 18, 2007
At the start of a math lesson, Mr. Spina says, "I wish we had a poster showing fraction equivalencies." At that very moment, Ms. K walks in the classroom holding a poster showing fraction equivalencies. Kyle, the greatest cadet teacher ofa ll time, is told to write this down while not really paying attention.
Januray 10, 2006 - Not everything has to make sense...
Mr. Spina states, "I think about fractions, therefore I am." Richie adds, "then potatoe is getting married."
December 8, 2006
During an intense game of Biome Bingo, Riley announces his win by shouting, "Bingo Bongo!"
November 9, 2006
In a discussion of the Inca Empire, Mr. Spina asks the class if they know the "lynchpin" that held the 3,000 mile long Inca Empire together.
Gage answers, "Birds."
Early Fall 2006
During the middle of class, Joseph gets up and starts walking towards the door. Mr. Spina asks sternly, "Joseph, why are you up and around during a lesson?"
"I'm throwing away my scab," replies Joseph.
April 13, 2006
The class is practicing skits one more time before the big presentations. Some students have some very convincing costumes, but not Katelynn. While practicing skits, Mrs. Gordon tells Katelynn, "You need to dress more like an older woman. You can borrow a skirt from Noel." Noel is a boy.
February 16, 2006
Mrs. Gordon explains that once you receive a "homework free pass," it is yours and the teachers will not take it away from you. "When we give you things, we don't take them away." Tim replies, "Especially homework."
Mid January, 2006
The students toilet paper Mr. Spina's desk while he is away at a conference. The subsitute teacher helps!...or at least allows it to happen.
December 7, 2005
The girls read an article about rainforests and learn that a buttress, although it sounds a lot like "butt rest," is not actually a butt rest.
December 6, 2005
Tommy tells Mr. Spina about his bad day..."It started when I woke up. I didn't want to get up and then my brother shot me with a dart gun."
June 8, 2005
A math game ends in Mack swinging, Caroline poking him with a key, and Megan shouting, "For the love of God, sit and swing!"
May 6, 2005
Anand tells Officer Dave, "You're lame."
April 22, 2005
Nick starts the day by measuring his cats.
April 11, 2005
A barn goes by the window.
Mid-February 2005
From the teacher manual; "Students may have difficulty understanding this because it does not make sense."
December 3, 2004
"This is a picture of me hugging Mickey Mouse," says Evan.
November 10, 2004
Evan waters his pencil.
November 5, 2004
When Andrei learns that only he gets a new seat; "See, it's only my special day."
September 9, 2004
Isaac says, "I tied my socks together."
Spring 2004 - Math
A student tells Mr. Spina, "You should join the circus."
March 1, 2004 - Science
"My mom is a polygon," says Shanna.
December 17, 2003 - After school
While studying the human body and the respiratory system, each student gets an opportunity to test their lung capacity. Doug proudly tells his father that he has larger than average lung capacity. "I always knew he was full of hot air," is his father's response.
Mid November, 2003 - Math
While discussing sleeping habits, Jesse says, "I hate to sleep in. It wastes the day. I like to get up early and watch TV or something."
September 2003 - Math
While discussing methods for adding and subtracting numbers, Mr. Spina asks the class if they know what an algorithm is. Derek responds, "An ingredient in Pepsi."
Spring 2003 - Math
During a quick review of denominators and numerators, Mike says under his breath, "If we all pitched in a million dollars, we could build a monster truck called "The Doominator."
March 19 - Science
While learning about the electromagnetic spectrum, the class learns that the most powerful type of electromagnetic radiation is the ever-dangerous "gramma ray." Thanks Seth!
December 13 - Friday
At camp, the students are asked to fill out a survey and are given paper and pencils. Steven looks at Tyler and sees him chewing on the pencil. "That's gross," Steven said.
Tyler replies, "It's my pencil. It's the one I found underneath my bed."
December 10 - Tuesday
Miranda passes the silent seat ball across the room and it lands directly in the trash can! SWISH!
Early December
Chelsea tells Mr. Spina, "You should go to the moon."
November 26 - Tuesday
Mr. Spina asks Miranda to sharpen some NEW pencils for the class. She returns with three unsharpened, one with a broken point, and the rest half as long as a new pencil. Thanks for the "help" Miranda.
October 3, 2002 - Science
Tyler asks, "Can we smell our hair?" I hope not.
October 17, 2001 - Mr. Spina warns the class, "DO NOT drop your prism!" Shortly afterwards, Mr. Spina drops his prism.
October 25 - A student asks, "Why did you name your dog a swear word?!" The other student replies, "Its name is SCRAPPY!"
Late February - The class sits down for a serious discussion regarding homework. One boy adds, "It takes me a long time to do my homework because I'm usually so busy watching TV"
Tuesday, April 9, 2002 - The class is quietly working on spelling when a student announces, "When it rains it smells like worms."
Thursday, May 30, 2002 - A student is caught drinking water from his pencil cup. "It gives it some zip," is his defense.