WILD FIRE

The Hawk came in my room today very intense-like: her eyes taking in my classroom, and me doing a sweep too - to see it as she sees it:
Children quietly milling around.  Some with books in their hand (not reading), others with computers open (not reading), others with a pencil in hand (not writing).  I was tempted to holler at few to get them in line, but I had four or five at my desk waiting for an answer on personal issues.  She realized this and said:
Can you step outside for minute?
(outside)
We have to set up a meeting.  There are some big problems happening with the fifth grade.  We have to meet to fix these problems before they turn into a WILD FIRE.  Can you come to a meeting on Friday at 2pm.
(What on Earth is she talking about?  Unattended children?  Fire drills?  Terrible reading habits during DEAR time?)
With who?
The fifth grade.
Students?
Teachers.
Ah...sure.  I already have a meeting on Fridays at 2pm - the English team meeting.
Well I'm not sure what's going on, but we've got to head it off before its a WILD FIRE.  Don't you agree?
Ah....yes?  I'm sorry, what's the problem?
Apparently there's some disagreement, and now Brooke is involved and a new teacher coming in-
-Oh, you mean a problem in the English team.
I guess.  I don't really understand the problem - I just know we need time to meet and fix it.
Yes.  It is the English team.  We do need to meet and talk through some issues.  I said that in our last meeting, we needed time.
So we will meet Friday, and can you come next Wednesday after school?
Ah... (stab me in the heart)... that is taking from my family time.
I know, but this is really important, wouldn't you agree?  We must stop this before it's a WILD FIRE.