Thank you!

I began writing this week's nuts and bolts on Sunday morning.  It's the day that I try to catch up on emails, often ones from George Couros because there is always something that I connect with.  It might be his podcast or a personal story or a quote he shares, but there is always something.  This quote is what caught my attention on Sunday.

Think about that quote just a minute.  I know that I've read it over about 20 times. I hope that I've lived this as an educator and as a person in my last 35 years.  On Saturday I happened to stop by school to do a couple of things and saw this in the commons.

Yes, I teared up.  I have no idea who put this together.  I took a picture and shared it with Jen and Lauren.  I love the words of advice but I really love the words in blue that describe me.  It made me feel like I have made a difference and an impact on those I've come in contact with.  Thank you to all who put together that wall of words.  It's something I will cherish forever.

Here is this week's family smore (more pictures may be added later)

Calendar

Friday, June 3rd    4th to 5th grade transition afternoon

Monday, June 6th    PTO meeting/ 8th grade Day Away and dance/ 5th, 6th, and 7th grade Day Aways from 9AM-2PM

Tuesday, June 7th    8th grade graduation 7PM

Wednesday, June 8th    Last day of school (half day)/ Yearbook signing and ice cream sandwiches

Tweets, quotes, and blogs

Rest is Essential to Growth (from George Couros)

(from Inspiring Quotes)

"I really believe that you never stop learning, and you never really ever get there."

Ray Liotta, actor

The Gift of Rejection (from George Couros)

(from Inspiring Quotes)

"The self you know, the you deep inside, is obscured by a stack of untold stories."

Janet Mock, writer, television host, director, producer, and transgender rights activist

(from Inspiring Quotes)

Celebration Day

Thanks to Matt and Justin for their leadership and organization and thanks to all of you for being willing to spend an entire day with our students just letting them be kids.  I sure you hope you enjoyed the day.  Here's a picture of the entire group in the gym.

Today is the last Friday of the school year!  I've got some time played this morning and we have 4th graders visiting us in the afternoon.  I hope that you make it the best Friday of the year!

Jay

Take care of the kids.  Take care of each other.  Take care of yourself.- John Gunnell