Great Things I Noticed this Week:
Again...another week of subbing every day so I've only been in your classroom if you weren't and I needed to be, but I do know...
*Several of you were quick to help cover when a crisis came up.
*When a student appeared down a few students (who haven't always had a history of being the kindest) went and sat with him and found out what was going on and helped cheer him up and then also reported the bullying he had experienced. It was so great to see this change in their empathy for others.
*When a student appeared down a few students (who haven't always had a history of being the kindest) went and sat with him and found out what was going on and helped cheer him up and then also reported the bullying he had experienced. It was so great to see this change in their empathy for others.
*I overheard a student helping his friend/teammate try to come up with a plan to stay on track in the classes he is struggling with (something they both struggle with!). The peer pressure for positive was so great to hear!
*Several of you have seen our school report card and shared with me your thoughts and desire to keep working together on our mission to impact our students to the point that our report card shows it.
*Several of you have seen our school report card and shared with me your thoughts and desire to keep working together on our mission to impact our students to the point that our report card shows it.
*Our administrative hold ran smoothly. As I walked the halls I could see that learning was continuing in classrooms, even if you knew there were locker searches taking place...it appeared calm and normal in your classrooms because YOU led them that way!
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday: A WELL DESERVED Thanksgiving break!!!
Wednesday, December 1: MS/HS Faculty Meeting
"Nuts & Bolts" Notes:
*With Mrs. Neis on maternity leave, Mr. Butson is now serving as her long-term sub (just in case you wonder why you haven't seen him in a while).
*HS Faculty - the IEB document for next week is HERE.
*MS faculty - I will have a new Fun Friday selection choice for students to select on Monday after Thanksgiving. Please let me know if you want to add a new activity.
Inspirational Thoughts:
We are at the point of "disillusionment" at this time of the year.
The best thing you can do for yourself at this time of year is to take care of yourself and take care of each other. Please take time to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy your families, because I know you've been spending a lot of time here taking care of your classrooms. It's time for you to fill your cup so you can come back and pour into our students!
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