Tuesday Tidbits November 28, 2017
Inspiring Passionate Learners
Make Someone Happy
By Carol Moehrle
Rules for happiness: something to do, someone to love, something to hope for.
—Immanuel Kant
Rules—all around us we have rules. One way. Do not enter. Stop. Following rules begins when we are very young. Our parents had rules for the home and family. These rules reminded us of acceptable behavior, like "No talking in church." Schools have rules for children to aid in learning, like "Raise your hand before you speak." The workplace has rules for start times and expected professional behavior.
We are surrounded by rules, often telling us what not to do in our lives. I was captivated by this quote from Immanuel Kant. I had never considered that happiness might have rules as well. When you sit and ponder these words, they are so simple, I wondered if they could really be true.
We often think of happiness as connected to other people, our lifestyle, or things. However, when we truly look at happiness, we see that Kant summarizes it well. If we have something meaningful to do, and if we have someone to love, and something to hope for or look forward to, we find an inner peace that leads to a calm, contented happiness.
What rules do you follow for happiness? Consider adding these simple thoughts to your personal rule book.
Important Dates
Nov. 27th- Chick-Fil-a Spirit Day
Nov. 28th- Lisa Wright's Birthday
Nov. 29th- Karen Flusche's Birthday
Nov. 29th- Picture Retake Day
Nov. 29th- Wonder Wednesday and PLCs
Nov. 30th- Thirsty Thursday and BHS Spirit Day
Dec. 1st-7th- ISIP Assessment Window
Dec. 3rd- Tami William's Birthday
Dec. 4th- Twelve Days of Christmas Begins
Dec. 4th-7th- Holiday Shop- Sign Up for a Time
Dec. 5th- Progress Reports Go Home
Dec. 6th- Wonder Wednesdays and PLCs
Dec. 7th- Team Leader Meeting at 3:15-4:15
Dec. 8th- Third Grade Goes to Nutcracker @ 11:45-2:15
Dec. 8th- Kindergarten Christmas Performance and PTA Family Movie Night 6-8
Dec. 13th- Wonder Wednesday and PLCs
Dec. 13th- Staff Kids Christmas Party with Mead and Mills 3:15-4:00 in the Library
Dec. 14th- Staff Meeting 3:15-4:15 in the Library
Dec. 14th- Braswell Zone Christmas Concert @ BHS 7-8
Dec. 15th- Staff Christmas Party 6:30-11:00 @ Genelle Anderson's House
Dec. 17th- Sharday Cochran's Birthday
Dec. 19th & 20th- Christmas Class Parties and Early Release at 12:00
Dec. 20th- All School Sing Along- 3rd-5th 8:00-8:30 & Pre-K-2nd- 8:45-9:15
Dec. 20th- Grades Due in TAC by NOON
Dec. 21st- Jamie List's Birthday
Dec. 21st-January 2nd- Winter Break
Jan. 3rd- PLC Day/No School- Meet in Library from 8-3
(Lunch out with your team for 90 minutes.)
No PLCs on Dec. 20th!
Elf the School
Twelve Days of Christmas PCE Tradition
Merry Christmas from the office team and PTA! We look forward to celebrating you and showing you how much you mean to us!
Dec. 4th- Hot Chocolate
Dec. 5th- Pancake Breakfast
Dec. 6th-Baked Potato Bar
Dec. 7th- Thirsty Thursday is on the House!
Dec. 8th- Donut Holes
Dec. 11th- Hot Apple Cider
Dec. 12th- Sweet Candy Treats
Dec. 13th- Meet with Team Leads for a Surprise
Dec. 14th- Chips and Dips
Dec. 18th- Popcorn Bar
Dec. 19th- Early Release After Dismissal
Dec. 20th- Early Release After Dismissal
Paloma Creek Elementary
Email: nmead@dentonisd.org
Website: http://www.dentonisd.org/palomacreekes
Location: 1600 Navo Road, Aubrey, TX, United States
Phone: 972-347-7301
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