Inspired this week by TIRED TEACHERS!
I came across a great blog post that I am including below...
I really hope you take a moment to read this!
I know the teacher in the blog talks about her High School aged students, but this message applies to all teachers in all grade levels!
I know the end of the year is a crazy busy time....and I think this post reminds us all why we commit ourselves to this profession.
You all amaze me....amaze and INSPIRE me everyday! We can all keep our head above water these final days...I believe in each of you!
Dear Tired Teachers....READ THIS!
Check out this Blog Post...it is worth your TIME!
I get it.
I had a student hurt my feelings today. Words that cut deep and wounded because there is always an element of truth perceived by the one being sarcastic.
And I’ve been icing my bruises all afternoon.
The school year is winding down, and I’m tired. I know you’re tired, too. Exhaustion is seeping in. We’re wondering if we’re going to end better than we began, or if our students will be dragging our limp bodies across the finish line.
My seniors may have three weeks left, but they checked out a month ago. Some days I wonder why I even bother to have a lesson. I could just assign a reading passage and the questions to answer from the end for the next fifteen school days.
There are teachers out there who do that…
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Reminders
- Remember Confidentiality!
- Please follow scheduled lunch and playbreak times
- Lesson Plans are due weekly by Monday morning.
- Please be sure to hang your Pink Office Pocket out everyday!
- SAVE the Date! Staff End of Year Party, Wednesday, May 18th
- Elementary Library will CLOSE May 16th; ALL books due May 20th!
Elementary Events this Week
Teacher Appreciation Week--Watch for more info!
Monday--Book Fair
Tuesday--4th Field TripWednesday--Kinder Field Trip
Thursday--
Friday--Muffins for Mom Breakfast; Organwise Program
* Teachers will receive an email google calendar invite for scheduled Summative Conference. Please RSVP
RTI Meetings & Info
We will meet in the RTI Lab.
Wednesday, May 4:
8:40--3rd
9:30--1st
12:35--5th
1:30--PreK
Thursday, May 5:
8:40--2nd
9:30--Kinder
12:35--4th
Please have DRA Testing and RTI Data Sheet completed and turned in by the day before your grade level meeting.
Scheduled Field Trips
May 3--4th (Ag Day)
May 4--Kinder (McKenna Children's Museum)
May 9--1st & 2nd (McKinny Roughs)
May 9--Prek & K Local
May 10--PreK (Jersey Barnyard)
May 10--1st & 2nd Local
May 12--3rd (Aquarena Springs)
May 17--5th (Flatonia Museum)
May 19--Pk/K (Dino Park)
May 24-3rd-5th (Splashway)
May 24-1st & 2nd Water Day Local
STAAR Spirit Reminders!
Kinder--4th Grade Testers (May 9,10)
1st Grade--3rd Grade Testers (May 9, 10)
2nd Grade & PreK--5th Grade Testers (May 9,10 Retest; May 11 Science)
You don't have to wait until test days, cheer them along anytime up until their testing days!
Wonderful Websites and Web 2.0 Resources
This is a great site that links to lots of educational videos, lessons, and games for students!
EAFK Character Trait: Confidence
The month of May, our character trait is Confidence.
Our next Knighting Ceremony will be Friday, May 13th.
Please note the following Due Dates:
Monday, May 2--Student name due to office; notify parent
Tuesday, May 3--letters sent home
Monday, May 9--Accolades due to office
Friday, May 13 Ceremony; 2 virtues
Nicole Ramirez, M.Ed. Principal