Classroom Difficulties

Lately I have had some problems in my class.

I have an interesting blend of students.  They are very bright and creative, but they don't get along well together at all.  We have been practicing character education throughout the year, but as a class we have had many relapses into poor behavior and respect for others just as I think we're getting better.  It's quite frustrating seeming like you 're going back to square one even though it is April.

I suppose children tend to get a little squirrely at this time of year, but we only have two months left and I feel as though I should be getting through that end-of-the-year push kind of work.  Instead we are back to talking about how to treat each other properly...again.

The problem is that much of the issues occur outside of class and then they bring them to school.  They are all in touch by e-mail and other digital means, but much of it is negative in nature.  They have admitted to this, but they do little to help themselves.  Some of the parents monitor their kids on the internet and on phones, but it is not consistent, or it doesn't happen at all.

Perhaps an invitation to the parents to have them come in for internet monitor training might help.  Any other suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated!