The one with all the evidence

BACKGROUND

First of all, this student might be the loudest student I know. "A" is very business savvy and with his booming voice has great potential for his life. One day A comes up to me before lunch and offers to sell me some gum, half price (teacher discount).

Student: Ms. Hill...I mean Hall. Do ya wanna buy some gum?

Me: Are you really trying to sell me gum?

Student: Opens up his binder to reveal his stash.

Me: I'll think about it

AFTER LUNCH

Student who smells overwhelmingly minty and not concealing the wad that is in his mouth is asked to fork over his stash...

Student: I thought you were cool and would not take my gum...I offered you the discount.

Me: Well, you left me no choice

Student: unwillingly hands over the goods...gum and mint sprays

DURING LITERATURE CIRCLE

I decide to have some fun. I put the goods in a Ziploc bag and label it EVIDENCE. I then sent the baggie to one of his gifted teachers for further examination.

Student: Are you kidding me...you are not seriously going to do this to me are you?

Me: A, I am just following protocol on this type of situation.

Student: Walks away in dismay

TODAY

A has stopped selling gum, but is now selling school supplies to other students.