Students Banned From Bringing Pencils To School 426
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mernilio writes "According to UPI: 'A Massachusetts school district superintendent said a memo banning sixth graders from carrying pencils was written without district approval. North Brookfield School District interim Superintendent Gordon Noseworthy said Wendy Scott, one of two sixth-grade teachers at North Brookfield Elementary School, did not get approval from administrators before sending the memo to all sixth-grade parents, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reported Thursday. The memo said students would no longer be allowed to bring writing implements to school. It said pencils would be provided for students in class and any students caught with pencils or pens after Nov. 15 would face disciplinary action for having materials 'to build weapons.'"
As the old saying goes: (Score:5, Funny)
The pen is mightier than the sword.
You know... (Score:1, Funny)
I really thought the UK would do something like this first, but you yanks just had to one up us on paranoid didn't you?
First stab! (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Wrong headline (Score:5, Funny)
All of this could have been avoided if we had just taken this warning seriously and immediately banned all sharp writing implements from schools. All pencils and pens should be replaced with nice blunt magic markers. For math classes or other times when frequent erasing is needed, they can use an Etch-a-Sketch (tm). This seems like a minor sacrifice to ensure the safety of our children.
Re:Fear mongering 101 (Score:4, Funny)
I was able to completely dismantle a cot while still being young enough to actually sleep in it.
Re:Fear mongering 101 (Score:5, Funny)
What I'm curious about though, is why the teacher felt this memo was necessary in the first place; TFA doesn't mention this.
Isn't it obvious, they're worried about weapons. If they bring in pencils they have graphite. All they need to do is purify uranium and they can use this to moderate an atomic pile. Next thing they will have weapons-grade plutonium.
Re:Fear mongering 101 (Score:3, Funny)
We used bent over paper clips and rubber bands to see how many we could get stuck in the ceiling... and other things.
Re:Fear mongering 101 (Score:4, Funny)
Same here. (Score:3, Funny)
Re:As the old saying goes: (Score:5, Funny)
Sean Connery: I've got to ask you about the Penis Mightier.
Alex Trebek: What? No. No, no, that is The Pen is Mightier.
Sean Connery: Gussy it up however you want, Trebek. What matters is does it work? Will it really mighty my penis, man?
Alex Trebek: It's not a product, Mr. Connery.
Sean Connery: Because I've ordered devices like that before - wasted a pretty penny, I don't mind telling you. And if The Penis Mightier works, I'll order a dozen.
Alex Trebek: It's not a Penis Mightier, Mr. Connery. There's no such thing!
Nicholas Cage: Wait, wait, wait.. are you selling Penis Mightiers?
Alex Trebek: No! No, I'm not.
Sean Connery: Well, you're sitting on a gold mine, Trebek!
Re:Fear mongering 101 (Score:3, Funny)
We obviously just need TSA screeners at the entrance to every classroom and hallway performing Freedom Fondling to make sure no weapons get passed around.
Re:Link, school shooter? (Score:3, Funny)
Said just like someone who has never been shot with a sword.
Re:You know... (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Fear mongering 101 (Score:3, Funny)
I initially read your post as "dismantle a cat"
until I read the "being young enough to actually sleep in it" did I realize I was in error.
Re:Same here. (Score:5, Funny)
That's nothing.
At 8.5 months gestation I took a deep breath and self-delivered.
Re:Fear mongering 101 (Score:3, Funny)
I initially read your post as "dismantle a cat"
until I read the "being young enough to actually sleep in it" did I realize I was in error.
Maybe it was a large cat and an ill-advised attempt to recreate the Tauntaun scene.
Re:Fear mongering 101 (Score:3, Funny)
Yellowcake, also known as Twinkies.
Re:Fear mongering 101 (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Wrong headline (Score:2, Funny)
All pencils and pens should be replaced with nice blunt magic markers.
Magic markers have the added benefit that when you write "Elbereth" on the floor under you, no-one can attack you. With their pencils.
WMD? (Score:2, Funny)
And a good thing, also!!!111 (Score:3, Funny)
Dunno, when I was in school, I had at least one knife on me every single day for most of my school years. Plus lighters and a torch.
End result? Teachers came to me instead of walking down to the main teacher's lounge when they needed to cut anything or start the Buthane in Chemistry.
Now I am working. And I carry a Victorinox Swiss Tool while doing desk work.
So yah, ban all them weapons!!!111