Monday Motivation
Bolivar High School
Trying Something New
This year I'm going to try doing a Monday memo instead of the traditional Friday Focus. It's always difficult to get it finished for Friday. Maybe if I have the weekend I can get it done more consistently.
"Break" Social Media First Week Back
I would challenge all of you to flood your social media channels with the happy news that we are BACK and kids are having AMAZING learning experiences at BHS! I get so tired of the negative messages I see in the media about going to back to school, "Sorry kids, it's back-to-school time." Then they try to sell them a bunch of back-to-school items, right?
We had a poll on Twitter asking students how they feel about back-to-school. As I would've predicted, about 70% want more summer break. That understandable. But I also think we can have an influence to change the mindset and create more anticipation and excitement.
It doesn't matter to me what social media platforms you prefer. Share the awesomeness from your classroom on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or even SnapChat if that's your thing.
Some people critique or even complain about the negatives of social media, and there are plenty. Others get in the game and try to set a positive example and flood the space with positive messages.
Remember our hashtags: #BHSmatters, #bcgs, #GoLiberators, etc.
Freshmen IGNITE
8:00-8:30 Registration/Check-In (BHS Commons)
8:30-9:00 Opening Ceremony/Welcome
9:00-11:00 Visit Classes/Meet Teachers (1,3,LT,5,7 - 2,4,LT,6,8)
11:00-11:30 Lunch (Domino's Pizza)
11:30-12:30 Meet w/ Mentors/Game On
12:30-1:00 Closing Ceremony
First Week Notes
- Tuesday is an ODD DAY (1,3,5,7)
- We will be calling students out of class who need to check out Chromebooks.
- Our tech department will be on hand Tues and Wed to provide support for any initial Chromebook issues that arise.
- We are told the intercom and bells will be ready, but if it doesn't happen Monday, we are going to have to roll with it.
- I plan to be in classrooms a TON this week. If you have a time that would be great to stop in, let me know. I'll try to get there.
- We are having class meetings this week during Liberator Time to discuss expectations (Tues-Seniors, Thurs-Juniors, Fri-Sophomores, Mon 22nd-Freshmen)
- Thursday night is our parent night. We are planning to do an abbreviated schedule like last year where you can meet with parents briefly. Parents will arrive in your classrooms beginning at 6:20PM.
To join the NEW Google Classroom for LibTime
To join the FACULTY/STAFF Google Classroom
To Join Faculty/Staff REMIND (Text Alerts)
Enter this number: 81010
Text this message: @dgeu
You should receive a confirmation that you're in.
Some highlights from Twitter this week...
If I Knew Then What I Know Now: Mistaking Compliance For Learning by Jaclyn Karabinas
Why Making Is Essential to Learning via @edutopia