The Weekly Howl
Week of March 12th, 2018
We Are the Answer
And teachers, my fellow guardians of our youth, I know you too. I know the desire of wanting to make a difference in a young person’s life. I know the thrill of stepping in front of a classroom of students but simultaneously intimidated by the trust bestowed upon you. I also know the crushing, sometimes unbearable responsibility that your shoulders are asked to carry. But that’s why you got into teaching, because you have big shoulders. And a big heart. You’re overworked (I would add underpaid, but you didn’t get into teaching for the pay, so it needn’t be said), underappreciated and exhausted. May I add one more item to that list? You’re also a miracle waiting to happen in the life of your worst student. He could likely be our next shooter. The next time (and there’s always a next time) he’s ready to wreak havoc in your classroom, I challenge you to pull him aside and ask him if he’s ok, if there is something bothering him and is there anything you can do to help? Your genuine concern for him may be just the miracle he’s looking for. The miracle we’re all looking for. I know you. I trust you. You are the answer.
A former teacher who is as heartbroken as you and trusting you not to walk out on the real answer,
David (yes, teachers really do have first names) Blair
Here is the the link to the full article http://www.ktsa.com/open-letter-teacher-students-walking/
Robotics Room
Sphero Spark Kit
Ollie and The Dark Side
Kinex
Legos
3D Printers
MakerSpace Room
Tools To Create
Power Tools?
Books to Sign for 5th Graders
From Mrs. Price and Mr. Rees
Thanks:)
Upcoming Morning Meetings:
Important Dates:
3/12-3/16: IREAD Window 3rd Grade
3/13: Spring Pictures
3/19-5/18: NWEA Spring Testing Window
4/12: WLE 3rd/4th Grade Music Program 6:30-7:30
4/16-5/4: ISTEP Part 2 Window
4/24: Kindergarten Round Up 5:00 p.m.--7:00 p.m.
4/25: Kindergarten Round Up 9:00 a.m.--11:00 a.m.
5/3: WLE 1st/2nd Grade Music Program 6:30pm - 7:30pm
5/16: Ronald McDonald @ 2:00 in the gym
5/29: Tincaps Game @ 7:05 info will come after Christmas Break
6/3: Graduation @2:00
6/21-6/22: Summer Institute