Well I haven't written anything in a while because I'm not sure any ones reading, but that's O.K.
I decided to write another easy simple tip I use for my students to use the restroom.  My school highly recommends 2 students go to the restroom at a time (2 boys, 2 girls).  This is basically for safety reasons.  I as many don't have an inside restroom, so my students must leave the room.  Anyhow, they take a necklace that hangs either on the doorknob, my chart rack, or a nail put somewhere near the door they use.  You decide where it works best.  When they need the restroom (in my classroom they must ask permission) each student going must take a necklace and wear it to the restroom.  That way I know I only have 2 students out at a time.  They also don't have to deal with where do I put the pass when I'm using the bathroom, washing my hands, and it usually doesn't get lost (never say never).  My students quickly learn when the necklaces aren't there then they can't use the bathroom and have to wait until their classmates return. 

      All I use are the colorful beaded Mardi gras necklaces that you can find a Party Supply Stores such as Party City (www.partycity.com) or Oriental Trading Company (www.orientaltradingcompany.com.). You can get a lot of necklaces for cheep, so if one breaks (and they do), that sad face that has to tell you the necklace broke turns into a smile when you say, "it's O.K. sometimes it happens" and then you pull out another.  Now, if the necklace breaks because it wasn't being used properly well you know that's a whole other issue and you'll deal with that as we all do.

Have a terrific day and thanks for reading,
Cindy