As I was thinking about what to write this week, I came across this email from Pernille Ripp. I am a subscriber to her blog which means I get an email every time she posts something new. This week's is called "Ideas to Try to Lessen Your Workload". It's definitely worth the time to read. I use a version of some of her ideas for myself and have found they have helped me to better use my time, both at school and at home, as well as to allow time for myself while I'm at home. I also thought what Mary shared with us in our mailboxes on Tuesday has a powerful message. Thanks for these monthly messages, Mary! Here is Mary's message again if you don't have it with you.
Setting limits, and abiding by the limits you set for yourself and others, provide you a better chance of taking care of yourself so that you can take care of others.
Calendar
Friday, March 4th Half day noon release (AM classes)/ MLSS meeting 12:15-3:15
Saturday, March 5th EdCampElmbrook (Here's the link if you are interested!)
Tuesday, March 8th Spring Band concert 6:30PM
Wednesday, March 9th District meeting 7:45AM
Friday, March 11th PTO meeting 9:30AM/ PTO Saz's Fish Fry fundraiser at Western Lakes 4-8PM
Monday, March 14th School Board meeting 6PM
Wednesday, March 16th Content meetings 7:45AM
Thursday, March 17th Group pictures for the yearbook
Friday, March 18th Jay is at the NCAA Frozen Four in State College, PA
Saturday, March 19th-Sunday, March 27th Spring Break
Tweets, quotes, and blogs
"If you miss the present moment, you miss your appointment with life."
Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Buddhist monk, activist
(from Inspiring Quotes)
We Don't Have to Learn from Every Tough Lesson (from George Couros)
(from Inspiring Quotes)
"Only those with tenacity can march forward in March."
Ernest Agyemang Yeboah, writer, teacher
A-team updates
*We discussed staffing and will be speaking with the staff following Spring Break
*Summer School locations
June- Intermediate
July- Primary
*PTO updates for March 11th- Conferences, report cards, group pictures March 17th, Forward Exam in April, Merton Arts Night feedback, Little Mermaid, Jr. April 7th-9th
*Social Studies curriculum update
Conferences
As you reflect on conferences last night, and two weeks ago, think about these two things- Who do you wish you had spoken with and who do you need to follow up with? If there are families you wish you would have seen, make a list and reach out to them. If there are families you need to follow up with, make a list and schedule a time to reach out to them. I met with a family last night and set a date to follow up with them, and I put it in my calendar, too. I had many conversations with families and they were amazed, and thankful, about how well you know their children. Thank you!
It's a half day and hopefully you are wearing jeans and a sweatshirt today. Once the students leave at noon, you have time for grading, lesson planning, and whatever you need to move into the final trimester of the year. Can you believe that we're two-thirds of the way through the school year? I can't either. I decided to include the link to our smore this week and will try to continue this practice moving forward.
Have an amazing Friday and a great weekend!
Jay
Take care of the kids. Take care of each other. Take care of yourself.- John Gunnell
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