Head U Gator News
May 3, 2015
This week...
The most important part of our jobs, each and every day, is to love our kids. To help them know they are valued and treasured. So when those moments come, please stop and breathe. Walk away if necessary. Don't say something short that may ruin a child's day. I'm sure you have had a hurtful comment made by someone who had no intention of being hurtful, but it doesn't change the way it feels.
I had a conversation with Karen Friday, and she talked about how hard she had worked all week to "take herself out of" any issues so that she could remain calm and patient, and her students noticed and remarked on it. I'd ask you all to do that as well. Be forgiving. Show grace and love. It matters a lot more than any science, math or reading concept we can teach.
Technology meeting(s)
Technology meeting(s) 2
Small group minutes
It's been a pattern all year that we are doing more time in small groups in reading. That isn't really surprising, since we have been doing reading groups for a very long time and we had lots of expertise to tap into. If there is someone you know in the district who is having good success with small groups in math, we can arrange for you to go visit. You know how strongly I feel about the value of visiting others who can help us refine what we're doing!
This week:
Tomorrow, May 4:
Career Day
Culture Club: 2:45
Tuesday, May 5:
No WG am (District Leadership Team)
2nd to Zoo
3:00 GTU
6:00 Kinder roundup
Wednesday, May 6:
4th grade to SKY RANCH
second grade ASPIRE to Casa Manana
Choir 2:45
Progress Reports
Thursday, May 7:
4th - SKY RANCH
Friday, May 1:
4th-SKY RANCH
3rd to Downtown Grapevine