I’m the department head of Mathematics at my school. Below is the email exchange between my boss and myself:
From: G******* N******* [mailto:***********@*******k12.ca.us]
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 1:34 PM
To: M**** V**********
Subject: Calculators
M****,
Please work with me regarding a calculator order.
Thanks,
G******
Okay. I have ten, four of which are scientific, all of which are from the dollar store.
Debbie has 8 graphing and 5 scientific, plus one overhead graphing.
Tim has none.
Perfect World:
Set of 35 graphing calculators for Debbie
Set of 35 graphing calculators for Tim
Set of 35 graphing calculators for Steve
Set of 35 scientific calculators for me
Anti-gravity boots
Lightsaber
Beachside condo with East-facing bay windows
Recipe for Calorie-free pasta
TOTAL: 105 graphing calculators, 35 scientific calculators
Pleasant World:
Set of 15 graphing calculators for Debbie (one for every two students)
Set of 15 graphing calculators for Tim
Set of 15 graphing calculators for Steve
95 scientific calculators (35 for me, 20 for Steve, 20 for Debbie, 20 for Tim, each class has 35 calculators of some sort)
German Shepherd/Golden Retriever Puppy
Set of Yamaha drumline equipment
TOTAL: 45 graphing calculators, 95 scientific calculators
Bare Minimum for Success:
15 scientific calculators for Debbie
15 scientific calculators for Tim
15 scientific calculators for Steve
15 scientific calculators for me
7 graphing calculators (to complete a set of 15 to swap between Debbie, Tim, and Steve)
A High Five
TOTAL: 60 scientific calculators and 7 graphing calculators
~M**** V******
*********@******.k12.ca.us





