Phillips Friday Focus
May 4, 2018
ALMOST THERE
As we finish the race,I want to encourage you to think differently about the end of the year. The temptation is to count down the days and begin to long for those lazy days of summer. I would ask us all to hit the brakes or at least let off the gas a little when it comes to summer talk.
For some students, school is their happy place or safe place. Summer talk reminds them of uncertainty. Even for those students who are just as excited about the summer as us could easily translate our excitement about summer to mean that we are eager to be away from them.
We do not want our last memories with our students to be about us wishing they were not here. Please be cautious about your word choices. The quote above from Maya Angelou is so true. Our students will likely forget all the things we have said or even the lessons we have taught, but I promise you they will never forget how we made them feel.
Please use our last days with our students helping them ALL feel supported and cared for even when their behavior is not the best. Maybe even find a little extra dose of grace and mercy for all. I know in my life I am grateful that I have not always received what I deserved.
The video below is still my favorite STAAR motivation video. Please share it with your kiddos if you haven't already or watch it again. They are ready. We are ready. Rest well this weekend knowing you prepared your students well and there will be fruit from your labor.
"Whatever they put in front of us, it's time to eat!"
What's Ahead...
May 7-11- Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7&8- Reading and Math Camp
May 8- 8:00-Run through for STAAR
May 9- Math STAAR, lunch provided for staff
May 10- Reading STAAR, lunch provided for staff
May 11- PTO lunch for staff
May 14- 3rd grade Field Day
May 16- 1:30 UIL participants Ice Cream party to Steph and Robin's
May 17- Kinder students to visit in the morning (our new first graders) :)
May 18- Last day parties/Early Release
Happy Birthday!
May 14- Veronica Havas
May 21- Lydia Wren
May 24- Kara Keeling
May 27-Laura Williams