Team Penn
January 9 -13
Still looking for a way to get going in 2017?
Here are 6 Steps to a morning routine using the acronym S.A.V.E.R.S.
- Silence — meditate on 10 things you’re grateful for
- Affirmations — positive mantras convince your brain you can do good today
- Visualizations — of the success you are working towards helps you get it done
- Exercise — wakes up your brain so you’re ready to tackle the day
- Reading — at least 10 pages keeps your brain growing
- Scribing — journaling or documenting your days clears your head to focus on the day’s tasks
Practice these six things in the new year and see what a difference it can make. Remember to take great care of yourself, so that you can give your best self to your family and the students in your classroom :)
Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday
Next Monday, as a nation and as a school, as we are out for Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday, we recognize the sacrifice of those who fought for the equal rights of minorities in our nation. We as educators are still on the front lines of providing an equal opportunity for all students through HIGH EXPECTATIONS for all students regardless of their race. As you reflect on the students in your classroom, using practices that respect culture, class and race will communicate a respect to your students that you will receive back many times over in your relationship with them.
This Week
Wednesday - MPG/MAP Testing window opens
K-2nd grades will take the MPG
3rd grade will take the MAP
Be sure to test students for both math and reading before the last day of the testing window. Please review the students' personal goals and test taking strategies before administering the test. Ensure that the technology is in working condition and that the testing environment is conducive to testing for optimal results. If you have questions, please ask your instructional team leader well before the deadline.
"Workout Wednesday" in the gym afterschool
Thursday - Robotics with Mr. Thomas afterschool
Choir with Ms. Ellington afterschool
Friday - School store during lunch
Reminder: 2nd quarter grades due soon!