8/21/15

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

HONORING THE PAST

Thank You's, Kudos, and Recognitions

• Welcome back to Terry Decker-Glad to see you upright!
  Kudos to Sabrina for stepping in and filling in for Terry and "leading" our Leadership meeting on Monday!
• Congratulations to all of the Principals!  It sounds like your staff meetings were a huge success!  Inspiring and Informative!!  Yahoo!  We are off to a GREAT start to the 15-16 School Year!
• A BIG Thank You to Caroline for organizing and presenting 7 informative Tech meetings-one at each site-And for inviting Instructional Services to attend!  Love having the sites see the two departments supporting each other!  And a special thank you to the TOSAs for being a part of the Road Show!  GO TEAM!
• WOW!!! Another AMAZING Health and Lifestyle Expo!  I know it is a lot of work coordinating this event!  We appreciate YOU, Susan Jensen!!
•  And how 'bout that YUMMY BBQ!!  Kudos to Carlos and the Nutritional Services Team!  It's so nice to have everyone come together and celebrate the new school year!  I must admit...there's a part (ok, a small part) of me that misses flipping pancakes and burgers!!
• A "personal" thank you to Kristie for indulging my calendar obsessiveness!  Some people are givers, and some people are takers...YOU were definitely the giver!

TREASURING THE PRESENT

What's Happening-Things You Need to Know

• 8/24  September Board Topics Due
• 8/24  SchoolWires Training @ CC
• 8/25 Happy First Day of School!!

SHAPING THE FUTURE

Our Very Own PLN

• Leadership
• 15 Apps to Keep You Organized
• Growth Mindset Kit- Resources for Educators
• 10 Questions to Help Start the Grading Conversation at Your School
• Google Classroom-8 Essential Tips Infographic
• Curriculum 
• 250 Things to do "instead" of Homework
• Talk about putting things in "Kid Friendly" Language...

• Teaching & Learning
• 4 Cues to Remember on the First Day of School
• Don't Waste the First Day!
• How to Create Productive Partnerships with Parents
• 8 Tips for Reaching Out to Parents
• Teachers-5Ways to Ease Back into School
 
 

 

Tweets...
"Remember that Classbuilding &Teambuilding should be done throughout the school year not just the first few weeks!" @BillAtKagan
"If we discourage them in order to get them ready for college so they never go to college..."@Alicekeeler
"How many times have you intended to ..."grade, lesson plan, make parent phone calls" but were too tire?"  Do we allow students this luxury?" @Alicekeeler 
"Real leadership is about letting individuals be individuals while at the same time getting them to accomplish a common goal!"  @ BBDaneDell 
"Discussing mindfulness in the classroom.  It's not just about academics...we need to develop the whole child!" @kelseyholo
A Great handle for Teacher to follow @realscientists 

FINAL THOUGHTS TO PONDER

HAVE A GREAT FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!  #WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE!