GE Texas Newsletter - February 2015
Paint a Culture of Respect with Academic Excellence
GE Life Principle--Friendship
Life Principle: Friendship
Definition: Caring for and trusting others
Related Quote: "Be genuinely interested in people. Just try, and you can like almost everyone." -Author Unknown
Related Fable: The Lion and the Mouse (P:41 Y:7)*
Literature Connection: Harold Finds a Friend by Liza Baker
My Teacher’s My Friend by P.K. Hallinan
Best Friends by Steven Kellogg
Definition: Caring for and trusting others
Related Quote: "Be genuinely interested in people. Just try, and you can like almost everyone." -Author Unknown
Related Fable: The Lion and the Mouse (P:41 Y:7)*
Literature Connection: Harold Finds a Friend by Liza Baker
My Teacher’s My Friend by P.K. Hallinan
Best Friends by Steven Kellogg
How Climate Supports Academic Outcomes
A presentation developed by Dr. David Osher and Dr. Chris Boccanfuso for the U.S. Department of Education Safe and Supportive School Technical Assistance Center demonstrates the interconnectedness of enhanced academic outcomes and a school climate where students feel safe, supported, academically challenged, and socially capable.
Great Expectations at the TCEA Conference in Austin, Texas--Texas Educators Ignite Learning with Instructional Technology
Check out this article by Molly Bruzewski, GE instructor from Michigan - Te@ch Thought publication!
"Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions, never know too much to learn something new." ~ Og Mandino
Texas Educators Sarah Firsching and Morgan Boles Implement GE Practices and Expectations Using Technology
February Dates to Remember
2/14- Valentine's Day
2/16- President's Day
2/17- Marti Gras
2/19- Chinese New Year
Debbie Kerrigan-GE Representative and Instructional Coach
To learn more our upcoming summer institutes, contact me or visit our website.
Email: Debbie@geok.org
Website: www.greatexpectations.org
Location: 1269 Fox Hunt Trail, Willow Park, TX, United States
Phone: (682) 226-1985
Facebook: Facebook.com/Great.Expectations.Foundation
Twitter: @djkerrigan