Mitchell Situation

Hey Brad,

Look, I need to talk to you about the Mitchell situation - and this stays between us, alright? No formal paperwork, no parent conferences, just straight talk.

This kid is operating on a completely different wavelength than the rest of our little scholars. I'm talking about a systematic approach to chaos that would make Sun Tzu weep. Yesterday alone, Mitchell executed what I can only describe as a multi-phase assault on our carefully structured learning environment.

Phase One: The Great Goldfish Cracker Redistribution. Mitchell didn't just eat his snack - he implemented a comprehensive sharing protocol that involved launching crackers at approximately 15-degree angles across three different activity zones. When I approached for a diplomatic intervention, he looked me dead in the eye and said, "More crackers need friends."

Phase Two: The Finger Paint Incident. Brad, I've seen Jackson Pollock's work, and this kid makes him look like he was playing it safe. We're talking about a 360-degree artistic expression that somehow incorporated the reading corner, two other children, and - I kid you not - the ceiling. The audacity was almost admirable.

The Academic Assessment: Mitchell demonstrates advanced problem-solving capabilities specifically when those problems involve circumventing every single rule we've established. His strategic thinking is off the charts - just pointed in directions that challenge our operational framework.

Recommendation: This kid needs what I call "enhanced engagement protocols." Not punishment, mind you, but structured redirection of his considerable talents. Maybe we channel that energy into being our official "snack distribution coordinator" or "art supply logistics manager."

Between you and me, the kid's got leadership potential - he just needs to learn that leading a crayon rebellion isn't the career path we're encouraging at this developmental stage.

Let's grab coffee after work and strategize. This Mitchell situation requires collaborative problem-solving from two experienced professionals who've seen it all.

Stay strong, Dave

P.S. - Hide the glitter. Trust me on this one.

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