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Weekly Update for Faculty and Staff - week of September 11
"One" Is Not Enough
Written by George Couros
Before you tweet this quote (because many people will), I just want you to take a hard look at it:
“Every child needs at least one adult who is irrationally crazy about him or her.” Urie Bronfenbrenner
I want to think about some of the math…
How many years does a child spend in school?
How many adults do they interact with?
Based on whatever numbers you come up with for the above, do we really think that “one”, or even five, is enough?
Me neither.
This is why I talk about the idea of “school teacher” vs. “classroom teacher” often. In my belief, “classroom teachers” know their content amazingly well and are great with their current group of students. But once they step outside of their classroom, the students they do not teach are “not their problem”. “School teachers” on the other hand, can do all of those things that classroom teachers do within their own classrooms and subject matter, but when they walk out of their room, every child in the school is their child.
If you see a child walking down a hallway and you do not acknowledge them, that is an opportunity missed. An opportunity that could have made all of the difference in that moment, that day, sometimes even life.
Always err on the side of positive. Kids need more than a “few” teachers that make them feel they think the world of them.
Notes from Colin Rork
Class Tardies - Thanks for emailing me the names of students who are tardy to class. I have kept track of every name sent to me. It is my goal to have all students on time for class. I’d like to have a small reward for the winning grade next week so I appreciate your diligence. Let’s continue to work together to set this expectation.
Breakfast Tardies - There is a bus that arrives at 7:50. Many of those kids come in to eat breakfast. I go around to each table and send out anyone who is no longer eating. There are usually 15-20 kids still eating or just starting to eat. If you are suspicious of a student reporting late with the excuse of breakfast, send me their name so I can verify it with the breakfast stragglers I see.
Digging Deeper - I have met with many students in this first month of school. Most come with one issue, but end up digging deeper to the heart of the matter. That usually involves vulnerability and tears. There are so many kids in this building looking for a friend, a safe place to land, and reassurance that they're going to be ok. They have walls up, some of them pretty high. I am thankful to see so many teachers who use high standards to drive the students, but grace and compassion when interacting with them.
Instructional Notes from Jen Ellison
If you would like to set up a time to sit down and go over your SLO please email me and I will be happy to work with you.
Our next PD time together will be on September 19th we will be discussing parts of the Rubric and SLO’s.
FALL MAP SCHEDULE:
Upcoming Dates
September 14 - Football Game - Home
September 15 - Fire Drill
September 15 - FCA - 7:30 a.m. - Band Room
September 15 - School Dance - 3:30 - 5:00
Prayer Requests
Missy Moody's mom had surgery on Monday. Please keep her in your prayers, along with Missy and her sister as they care for her.
Lou Ann's brother-in-law, Galen, suffered a heart attack while undergoing surgery. They have stabilized him and will continue to watch him closely as he recovers. I am sure their family would appreciate all thoughts and prayers.