Ask anyone in health care or education and they will tell you that the crazy effects of the full moon are real. While medical researchers have not found a physiological connection to prove this, many have enough anecdotal evidence to make a good case. Having been a science teacher when I began teaching, I like to have scientific evidence. However, the effects of the full moon have become evident to me. The moon phases control the tides, and are related to menstrual cycle and pregnancy. My mom, an EMT, and my sister, a nurse, are also convinced of the effects of a full moon.
This week, as the full moon glows I have had several students melting down. On Monday I had one crying in a meeting about her need to come to school, one crying while beginning to experience a panic attack, one crying because of an English paper grade, and one crying after receiving her transcript. On Tuesday I had a student freaking out because he didn't know how to complete an assignment. Thankfully it's a short week, with conferences at the end.
Watch out for the full moon this week!
Michelle Uetz
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