Principal's Update
November 26-30, 2018
EYMS Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide a nurturing educational environment where students develop academic, physical, social, and emotional skills necessary for a lifetime of learning.
Peek at the Week
Monday, November 26~Basketball @ Bowman
Tuesday, November 27~6th grade play~8:00
Tuesday, November 27~Basketball @ Cane River 5:00
Wednesday, November 28~ESLParent Meeting~6:30
Thursday, November 29~Basketball @ Cranberry
Twitter Moments
Here are some of the things I'm reading on Twitter! If you haven't guessed, I love Twitter. It is a great resource. Here is a video you can watch if you are interested in trying your hand at Twitter.
Why We Need to See Each Other Teach
I truly believe we can learn so much from going into other classrooms. This is why I love doing walkthroughs (which I've missed this month!)
School Lunch is About More Than Serving Food
So thankful for our fabulous cafeteria ladies!
60 Second Strategy: Snowball Toss
This fun classroom activity builds empathy while releasing pent up energy.
Curriculum Corner
Relationships, Relationships, Relationships
"Building solid relationships with your students is arguably the most important thing you can do to be an effective teacher."
It's not always about academics. When I first started teaching my mentor, Mary Anne Elliott, told me to always find a way to connect with every student. Even if it was a shared love of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. This lets students know you care about them and are vested in them!
Middle School Misfortunes: Then and Now
This is a powerful blog post that reminds us how different students' lives are in the age of social media. I plan on sharing this with parents in the December newsletter. Click on the picture to read the blog.