WE Newsletter January 8 - 12
What's happening and other information...
1st semester is finished, 2nd semester is gearing up! Woo hoo!
1-11 - Fire drill
1-15 - MLK Jr. Day - No School
1-18 - 1st grade program 6pm
1-19 - House meeting
1-22 - Faculty meeting (PD hour)
1-23 - Intruder drill
1-26 - Red House Party!!
1-28 - Ms. Allen's birthday!
1-30 - 100th day of school!!
2-1 - Lock down drill
What's your word?
I love the reflection that comes with the completion of things: in January of the previous year, we reflect on the - victories, defeats, successes, ways to improve, moments to remember, times to forget... I love the learning and growing that is centered around reflection. Nonetheless, I love to plan and look forward as well. Every year my pastor challenges us to find a word or phrase to guide us for the year. One year my phrase was based on Toby Mac's song Speak Life. That year I worked hard to use my words to build others up. As I thought about this year, I sifted through words and phrases like - honor others, rest, renewal, reflection, strength, kindness...but the one that stuck with me was FLOURISH. This year my focus is to not just to survive but to thrive. I want joy, color, wonder, peace, happiness to be what this year is about. The beauty of each day. The joy in a hug from a student. The wonder of seeing others learn something new for the first time. The peace in knowing I'm right where I need to be. The color of each sunrise as I drive to work. The happiness I feel each day I am at WE.
I share all this, so that I may ask you - what is your word or phrase? What will be your guiding thought through this new year. What will propel you when things get a little hairy? What word or phrase is speaking to you? I hope it is one that will help you grow, enrich your life, and bless you as we enter and live 2018 together.
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