Points of Pride
January 12, 2018
Instructional Focus...
Check out this TED Talks which is about how that child's most annoying trait might reveal their greatest strengths (try not to get goosebumps while watching). Think about that strong willed child, who's greatest strength could be perseverance. On a personal level, almost all of us have a trait that we could categorize as both a strength and a weakness (perfectionism, sensitivity, etc.).
For a jeans pass, send me a brief reflection on what you learned from the video. Think about that one kid (no names in the email) and what bugs you the most, and how you could try to cultivate that trait rather than "stomp it out."
Printers/Copiers Update....
Again, remember to plan on not having access to a printer or copier on those days just to play it safe.
Wendy Peterson Trainings...
These trainings will be in the professional development classrooms in the "F building" at the district office. You should register using the the link that was emailed to you on Friday.
PTSO Update....
As you see her around campus, make sure you let her know how grateful you are for her hard work.
Upcoming Events:
1/17 @ 2:15: Math Standards Training #2
1/18 @ 7:30: Faculty Meeting (certified staff only)
1/19: Printer Installation at Settler's; Night of the Arts from 5:00-8:00
1/22: 100th Day of School; training for new printers during specials
1/23 @ 7:30: Leadership Team Meeting; 9-11-Yearbook Club Pictures
1/24: No Specials until after 12:00; PLC Day
1/26: 4th Grade Field Trip; @6:30-Dad's Club Movie Night
School Tours...
If I come to your class with a "stranger" please continue teaching, as we will try not to interrupt. If you are in the halls, I could introduce you to help give a more "family" feel to the school and show off our customer service. These are absolutely crucial to increasing the budget capacity for GPS.
Online Registration...
The front office staff and I have all been trained and it should lessen the amount of data entry that Lynn has to do at the beginning of the year.
Tailgating Luncheon
We will be having a football themed luncheon in which I will be grilling up hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch.
Our Sunshine Committee will be sending out more information in the coming weeks.
Shout Outs....
- A huge thank you to Maria for helping me get 58 substitutes lined up for the upcoming Wendy Peterson trainings. This was a huge undertaking, and she executed it flawlessly!
- Thank you to our amazing COPE team for excelling during our recent series of crises!
- Rene and Kristy for facilitating our most recent round of MTSS meetings.
- Thank you to Cathy for helping to plan our Carmen Agra Deedy field trip! Also to our 3-5 grade teachers that were flexible in the planning. The kids (and I) had a great time!
- Thank you first grade for being patient while I was finding another IA to help. Pending reference checks, three people accepted positions on Friday and we could be full staffed in the coming weeks (knock on wood).
- Jarred for covering Dad's Club for me so I could celebrate my daughter's birthday with the family!
- Judi, Sandra, Adam, and Laura for helping to plan our first annual Night of the Arts. I am excited to make this an annual showcase of our fine arts programs.