The Wrench

A few times a year, public school teachers get an opportunity to say phrases that aren't normally uttered by anyone ever.

Yesterday was one of those days.

I am just about to start my lesson when an usually loud clang gains the attention of the entire class. As I look towards the noise, there is a large 18-inch silver wrench lying on the floor.  As people identity the noise, there's that super quiet moment where no one quite knows what to say or do.  C, a shy student, leans over and picks up the wrench that has fallen three feet onto the floor.  In jest, I finally break the silence with the unnecessary request, "Please try to keep the wrench inside your book bag."  

The class laughs and just before we start the lesson C, informs us, "It's for tech club... after school."