Friday Launch
Friday, August 23, 2019
Happy Friday La Mesa Staff,
Two weeks down and a three-day weekend lies ahead! We have all earned it! Thank you for your consistency in enforcing our personal device policy. We are seeing incredible success. The Signal will be here today as they finish up a story on our implementation.
Did you all know that this is our 25 Year Anniversary? Those of you who have been here form the start, do you recall when this was the new school? We have much to proud of at La Mesa, and we will celebrate this success in the spring.
Back to School Night - Our Chance to make and OUTSTANDING First Impression
As you plan for your 10 minutes with parents, consider you audience. Attending is likely your most engaged parents. What would you want to hear from your child's teacher? Would you want to hear a list of expectations and the looming consequences for not meeting those expectations? Or would you want to hear all the fun and engaging activities you have planned for their children during the year? I know I would want to hear that my child will be respected, cared about and safe.
The EXCEL process is the an excellent tool to ensure you make an outstanding first impression. Plan to:
Engage - with the meet and greet
X-Plore - needs and interests
Communicate - that you care and a message that is relevant
Empower - Your teaching becomes their doing
Launch - a meaningful ending and sending
I have no doubt our families will walk away as excited and hopeful for the year as their children.
A Look Ahead
Please note that this list is intended to support and make you aware of upcoming events. Your first go to is the school Google calendar. I do hope this list is helpful.
Wednesday, August 28th - All Staff Photo and Faculty Meeting
Monday, September 2nd - No School Labor Day
Thursday, September 5th - Back to School Night and Minimum Day