I'm ok. R U ok?
Mood:  lyrical
Our first week back at school, and we have a shortened schedule all week (40 minute classes). I finally got around to asking why. Here's the reason i was given:

At the beginning of each term (after a break away from school) the teachers schedule an after-school meeting with every student to check in with her/him one-on-one to see how his/her vacation went. Are there any problems, concerns? It's a chance for each student to talk with her/his homeroom teacher quietly alone. Can you imagine us doing this in the U.S.? The things the kids would tell us!