| There is nothing which we receive with so much reluctance as advice. |
| Joseph Addison, politician and writer |
This week, I got some advice and feedback from someone I admire. It stung at first, but after thinking about it, I realized there are some changes that I need to make. So now it's in my mind every time I interact with others. I'm hopeful that if you see something that I'm doing, or not doing, that causes you concern, please bring it to my attention so that I can make a change for the better. We all have blind spots and it's important to have others point them out to us.
Great things I saw this week...
The use of heart rate monitors in PE.
Students and staff focused on test preparation.
Good behavior from our students for guest teachers.
Circle of Power and Respect in Science classes.
Students staying on task with conversations during "turn and talk" time.
Intramural volleyball for 7th and 8th graders.
The true concern each of you has for our students.
Calendar
Monday, March 12th
7:15 volleyball practice
5:30 Strategic planning
Tuesday, March 13th
7:00 chiropractor
8:00 Forward Exam proctor meeting
4:15 Homework Club
5:30 Mid-Winter concerts
Wednesday, March 14th
7:15 volleyball practice
8:00 WIN Wednesday meeting (staff recognition awards!)
1:15 A-team meeting
Thursday, March 15th
Special education, grade level, and specials meetings
4:15 Homework Club
Friday, March 16th
4:00 Art Show across the street
The use of heart rate monitors in PE.
Students and staff focused on test preparation.
Good behavior from our students for guest teachers.
Circle of Power and Respect in Science classes.
Students staying on task with conversations during "turn and talk" time.
Intramural volleyball for 7th and 8th graders.
The true concern each of you has for our students.
Calendar
Monday, March 12th
7:15 volleyball practice
5:30 Strategic planning
Tuesday, March 13th
7:00 chiropractor
8:00 Forward Exam proctor meeting
4:15 Homework Club
5:30 Mid-Winter concerts
Wednesday, March 14th
7:15 volleyball practice
8:00 WIN Wednesday meeting (staff recognition awards!)
1:15 A-team meeting
Thursday, March 15th
Special education, grade level, and specials meetings
4:15 Homework Club
Friday, March 16th
4:00 Art Show across the street
- Important future dates
- March 16th and 17th- band/choir trip
- March 19th- board meeting
- March 19th-31st- Forward exam (schedule under development)
- March 20th- Parent tech night
- March 22nd- 7th and 8th grade arena conferences
- March 30th- April 8th- Spring Break
- April 12th- NJHS induction
- April 19th- High School Musical Junior
- 6th-8th see in the AM
- 3rd-5th see in the PM
- May 11th- Grandparents Day
- May 15th- concerts
Is there such a thing as "over-collaboration"? (from George Couros)
| Where all think alike, no one thinks very much. |
| Walter Lippmann, journalist |
Google sheet of learning from EdCampELM
"Someone else's whole world" (from George Couros)
| You will never find time for anything. If you want time, you must make it. |
| Charles Buxton, businessman and politician |
"Someone else's whole world" (from George Couros)
| We must dare to be great, and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage. |
| Theodore Roosevelt, 26th US president |
It's All in the Small (from Pernille Ripp)
Your Best "Classroom Management" Strategy (from George Couros)
"I am not discouraged because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward."- Thomas Edison
100+ Ways to add Pirate Hooks to Your Class (from Dave Burgess)
"If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere."- Frank A. Clark
The Choice We Make (from Pernille Ripp)
Thanks for a great week!
Be the one!
Jay
Take care of the kids. Take care of each other. Take care of yourself.- John Gunnell
| Don't put limitations on yourself. Other people will do that for you. |
| James Cameron, filmmaker |
Your Best "Classroom Management" Strategy (from George Couros)
"I am not discouraged because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward."- Thomas Edison
100+ Ways to add Pirate Hooks to Your Class (from Dave Burgess)
"If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere."- Frank A. Clark
The Choice We Make (from Pernille Ripp)
Thanks for a great week!
Be the one!
Jay
Take care of the kids. Take care of each other. Take care of yourself.- John Gunnell
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